Manager Financial Planning & Analysis, IMEA

Job title: Manager Financial Planning & Analysis, IMEA

Company: IHG Hotels & Resorts


Job description: Job Description:Role PurposeDeliver financial reporting, analysis and insight on IMEA Business Unit IHG performance to support the IMEA business in driving performance and value to IHG. Support IMEA and EMEAA wide Operations Finance initiatives.Key Accountabilities

• Provide day to day financial management and analytics to support the VP Finance IMEA manage the financial performance of the IMEA Business Unit including P&L, System Funded and Self-Funded programmes. Support the VP Finance IMEA, Head of FP&EA EMEAA and EMEAA CFO to identify and assess IMEA-specific performance challenges, risks and opportunities

• Manage the preparation of performance updates for the IMEA LT with the support from the FP&A COE to produce period deliverables including monthly performance reviews, Divisional trading reviews, IMEA/ Divisional Quarterly Business reviews, overhead reporting and other

• Work with Head of FP&A EMEAA and the EMEAA FP&A COE to deliver continuous improvement in budgeting, forecasting, reporting and controls processes, ensuring processes are consistent, robust, efficient and repeatable

• Business partner IMEA LT with ad-hoc and project financial analysis to support continuous improvement in cost efficiency and revenue delivery e.g. headcount and cost base analysis, efficiency projects, portfolio/growth integration, fee analysis

• Support the review, preparation and analysis of the annual IMEA budgets

• Support preparation of the annual refresh of hotel budget guidance

• Support IMEA and EMEAA wide Operations Finance projects that enable deliver of enhanced performance in areas of profitability, controls and people

• Support IMEA Operations Finance Talent Agenda through contributions to finance conferences and regular team calls

• Support IMEA self-funded programmes with financial management including RMH and India NSO

Key Skills & ExperiencesEducational Attainment:

• Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Business, Finance, or a relevant field of work, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.

Critical Expertise & Experience:

• 5+ years of progressive work-related experience in multiple areas of accounting, reporting, financial and/or business analysis in a large or mid-sized multinational corporation

Technical Skills & Knowledge:

• Advanced user of Oracle, reporting tools, Excel, PowerPoint.

• Knowledge of Essbase/Smart view

• Able to proactively and independently manage work load and work as a team player.

• Ability to prioritise and to operate effectively in a fast moving, global environment with tight deadlines.

• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills.

• Critical thinking and ability to connect and explain linkage between drivers and outputs.

About Us: At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?About the Team:Who we areAt IHG Hotels & Resorts, we work together to deliver True Hospitality for Good on a global scale. With corporate offices and over 6,000 hotel destinations worldwide, a career at IHG is the perfect way to broaden your horizons. You’ll experience our unique culture and brilliant colleagues who will support and inspire you. With a host of corporate opportunities to choose from, wherever you are on your career journey, and whatever you want to achieve there’s Room for You at IHG.Over recent years, we’ve transformed our company. We have bold ambitions to drive performance and maintain our relentless focus on growth in order to be the hotel company of choice that guests & owners love.We are a hospitality business at our core and value connections and being together helps us foster a unique sense of belonging that also supports productivity. That’s why here at IHG, we give our colleagues flexibility and balance – working in a hybrid way, blending office and remote working collectively. We recognise that every role is different, that’s why leaders work with teams to determine how and when they collaborate.We provide a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life. These include impressive room discounts across our many properties, recharge days and volunteering days throughout the year. Through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. We offer a unique and inclusive culture, where there is always Room for You to belong, grow and make a difference.Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable laws. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Expected salary:

Location: United Arab Emirates

Job date: Fri, 07 Feb 2025 04:57:44 GMT

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