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Choice Hotels Senior FP&A Analyst, International (Hybrid) in North Bethesda, Maryland
Who are we looking for?
Choice Hotels, one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, has an exciting new opportunity as our Senior FP&A Analyst on the Finance team within the International Division. This team supports the entirety of Choice Hotels’ business outside of the United States. As a key member of the team, you will be providing financial partnership and working with teams across the world to support our growth trajectory in Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, Asia Pacific, and Canada.
Are you a problem solver with an analytical mindset, that can communicate and explain complex financial concepts to non-financial professional? We invite you to apply today for our Senior FP&A Analyst, International role today and #MakeItYourChoice.
Your Responsibilities
Support the full financial ownership and management of the P&L of the international division.
Support the planning, budgeting, and forecasting process across the entire international division (including monthly close, forecast, budget and risk mitigation plan) while partnering with the enterprise FP&A team on consolidation and reporting.
Follow project plans, milestones and reviews for each business unit that rolls up to the international division to ensure that final forecasts are thoroughly vetted and submitted on time.
Prepare consolidated presentations that summarize the forecast of the division including key drivers, risks and opportunities
Be the subject matter expert on specific business units of the International Division.
Prepare and adjust forecasting models to be used for both revenue and expenses projections.
Maintain and adjust reporting packages used with senior executives and operational leaders to provide both high level and detailed feedback, insight and recommendations to the business on its financial performance.
Partner with Financial Operations teams (accounting, treasury, tax) to ensure consistency throughout financial statements.
Assess the impact of local currency fluctuations on our business and partner with our accounting and treasury teams to take steps to mitigate volatility linked with f/x.
Your Experience, Skills & Competencies
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics preferred, or equivalent experience.
MBA or master’s degree in related field preferred.
At least 3+ years’ experience performing financial modelling, reporting, planning, and financial statement analysis.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, with advanced knowledge of Excel required (financial modeling and analysis techniques).
High level use of Tableau preferred but not required.
Knowledge of Spanish or French preferred but not required.
Ability to communicate and explain complex financial issues to non-financial professionals and to interact well with all levels within the organization.
Results-oriented individual with a strong sense of urgency.
Ability to work with multicultural teams across multiple time zones.
Excellent project management skills and attention to detail.
Self-motivated, works well with limited supervision.
Demonstrates key competencies to include financial acumen, customer focus, and efficient communication.
Your Team
This is an individual contributor role that will report to the Senior Manager, FP&A International and Strategic Finance and will collaborate with cross functional departments on a regular basis.
Your Work Location
As our Senior FP&A Analyst, International you will be based in our beautiful, state-of-the-art worldwide corporate headquarters in North Bethesda, MD. Less than 15 miles from Washington, DC, we’re located one block away from the North Bethesda Metro station, with service on the Red Line and the MARC Brunswick line, easy access to I-270, and plenty of free parking provided by Choice Hotels.
Right now, our associates in corporate headquarters are working in a hybrid environment, up to 4 days per week in the office and virtually from your home office the remaining days. We provide flexibility and encourage ongoing communication with your leadership to establish expectations about your unique needs.
About Choice
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. With nearly 7,500 hotels, representing nearly 630,000 rooms, in 46 countries and territories, with a range of high-quality lodging options from limited service to full-service hotels in the upper upscale, upper mid-scale, midscale, extended-stay, and economy segments. We’re the hotel company for those who choose to bet on themselves – the underdog, the dreamer, the entrepreneur – because that’s who we are, too.
At Choice, we are united by the simple belief that tomorrow will be even better than today – for associates, our company, and our franchisees. At our worldwide corporate headquarters in North Bethesda, MD and St. Louis Park, MN as well as our technology center in Scottsdale, AZ, and through our associates around the globe, every voice is heard, and every idea is listened to, no matter what area of the company they come from. We are united in supporting the entrepreneurial dreams of our more than 18,000 franchise owners, which propels us forward – giving our work at Choice a purpose larger than our business.
About Choice Hotels Financial Performance
Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) for first quarter 2024 grew to $124.3 million, a first quarter record and a 17% increase compared to the same period of 2023. Please click here (https://investor.choicehotels.com/news/news-details/2024/Choice-Hotels-International-Reports-First-Quarter-2024-Results/default.aspx) to review highlights of our first quarter 2024 results.
* PLEASE NOTE: This role is not eligible for sponsorship *
Ability to model Choice’s Cultural Values: Welcome and Respect Everyone, Be Bold, Be Quick, Listen, Be Curious and Show Integrity.
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