Analyst, Group Financial Planning & Analysis

In this role you will be responsible for the delivery of financial insight on group IHG performance to group FP&A and Finance business partners, to support them and the business in driving performance and value to IHG. Your day to day

• Provide day to day financial management and analytics to support Group FP&A, Finance business partners and business stakeholders to understand and drive business performance.
• Perform decision support activities such as reporting on Group P&L performance; System size and pipeline analysis and providing support with management contract valuations.
• Support preparation of financial presentations for the Executive Committee and Board including providing valuable insight through accurate commentary
• Provide support with the verification process of Annual Report and quarterly stock exchange announcements.
• Be flexible to provide ad-hoc reports and analysis, incl. scenario modelling to support decision making.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and support the delivery of improvements in processes and systems.
• Build strong relationships within the DS and with the SSC, and collaborate to deliver high quality outputs.
  
  Whilst we love experience, mindset is of equal importance. We're looking for someone who is committed with a natural ability to operate effectively in a fast moving, global environment.
• Bachelor degree in finance or Accounting oriented study. Preferably working towards professional finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Preferably, experience as a finance analyst, incl. experience with operational planning, budgeting and forecasting processes, management reporting, scenario analysis and modelling skills, with preference for leisure and hospitality or similar single unit, multi-revenue stream operations.
• Experience in audit with knowledge of financial statements and financial principles would be beneficial but not essential
• Understanding of trading metrics and key drivers which impact operations revenue and cost.
• Advanced user of Excel, PowerPoint. Prior use of Oracle, Essbase and/or reporting tools a distinct advantage.
• 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.