Senior Financial Planning Analyst

Overview of the Role

We're seeking for talent to contribute to the financial success and strategic decision-making to the development of our lodging business in Europe.

The successful applicant will exude an independent and energetic professionalism, within an autonomous working environment to support various locations across Europe allowing the exchange and cultural opportunity of a global business.

Job Responsibilities

Reporting & Financial Analysis:

• Prepare comprehensive monthly management reports and dashboard.
• Conduct variance analysis to identify key drivers of financial performance.
• Provide insights through advanced financial modelling.
• Develop tailored operational, financial and project analyses.

Budgeting & Forecasting:

• Drive the region’s financial planning process including the preparation of the annual budget and monthly rolling forecast.
• Evaluate Asset Enhancement and Capex plan.
• Work with various functions including operation, sales, distribution, revenue management, marketing to ensure achievement of organizational goals and financial targets.

Business Performance & Ad Hoc Analysis:

• Create models to analyse financial data, market trends, and operational metrics to provide insights.
• Deliver actionable recommendations based on analysis results.
• Act as a business partner with cross-functional leaders to improve and/or optimize the business model or the daily operations and partner with business development on feasibility studies.
• Prepare Business cases to support new openings, capital investment, strategic and other business decisions .
• Perform ad-hoc analysis as requested.

Process Improvement:

• Review and enhance existing processes and procedures.
• Develop recommendations for efficiency improvement.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Degree in Business/Accountancy/Finance or related field
• 5-8 years of relevant financial analysis experience.
• Strong analytical skills with an inquiring mind. Advanced MS Excel including financial modelling and manipulation of large data sources.
• Experience of Oracle Enterprise Performance Management or similar enterprise planning tools (preferred)
• Knowledge of Oracle Fusion Cloud or similar large corporate ERP systems (preferred)
• Good working knowledge of GAAP and an understanding of consolidation principles.
• Background in hospitality or real estate (desirable)

• Genuine career opportunities within our business
• Valuable on the job training, along with access to our digital online learning platform and numerous other learning and development opportunities
• A travel allowance for every day you work at the office to contribute to your commuting cost
• A PERKBOX subscription with benefits, retail discounts and savings
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Recruitment Referral (Refer a friend) bonus programme
• Employee Recognition Awards Ceremony and company team parties
• Once you pass your probation, a special staff rate when staying in our European properties
• (If relocating) 30 days of relocation accommodation within one of our properties, whilst you find permanent lodging

About Us

Ascott has about 94,000 operating units and more than 64,000 units under development, making a total of about 159,000 units in over 900 properties. With our recent acquisitions and our growth target, now is the time to join The Ascott Limited.

Required skills: Oracle, Excel, Analytical Skills, Microsoft Office, Finance