Financial Analyst II

At Holiday Inn Club Vacations, we believe in strengthening families. And we look for people who exhibit the courage, caring and creativity to help us become the most loved brand in family travel. We’re committed to growing our people, memberships, resorts and guest love. That’s why we need individuals who are passionate in life and bring those qualities to work every day. Do you instill confidence, trust and respect in those around you? Do you encourage success and build relationships? If so, we’re looking for you.   

The Financial Planning and Analysis team is responsible for contributing to the financial planning, budgeting, strategic planning, and monthly reporting activities at the consolidated level pertaining to the income statement, cash flow and balance sheet. This position is responsible for consolidating the financial inputs related to the Resort Operations and Property Management segments that make up Management Services. This position will create management level presentations with financial results and supporting analysis. This position will play a key role partnering with operations leaders and assist them with making decisions to improve the operational and financial effectiveness of the company. Also, this role will offer solutions to streamline and automate processes through cross divisional collaboration. 

Tasks include, but are not limited to: 

• Preparation of month-end close, forecasting and budget deliverables for management services 
• Monthly, quarterly, and annual variance analysis for actuals, forecast and budget 
• Finance liaison between resort operations / property management and the financial services group 
• Other ad-hoc projects as needed such as proformas and return on investment analysis

ESSENTIAL DUTES:

• Roll forward and prepare forecasts and budget files as well as uploads into the system; recommend actions to management when necessary.
• Assist with reporting and variance analysis for Actuals, Forecast and Budget; recommend actions to management when necessary. 
• Financial support for resort operations teams.
• Building and or advancing existing financial models that will be utilized to budget, forecast and analyze performance.
• Special projects as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Undergraduate Degree required. Minimum of 4 years of progressive financial analysis and/or accounting experience. Experience in presenting and discussing financial information with operational and financial Leaders preferred. 
• Timeshare / Hospitality industry experience a plus
• MBA or CPA highly preferred
• Must be able to communicate effectively (written and oral), as well as strong presentation skills. 
• Must be willing to work in a team oriented and dynamic environment. 
• Strong Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills is highly desired. 
• Candidate must possess the ability to make recommendations and formulate solutions as it relates to creating efficiencies.
• Ability to work with the senior management as well as operators to strategize and plan to insure completion of departmental and business goals and objectives.
• Ability to perform detailed and complex analysis.