Financial Analyst

We are seeking an experienced Financial Analyst eager to play an integral role on the accounting team for a well-known hospitality publication.

About the Opportunity:

Hybrid: On-site 3 days per week

Schedule: M-F 8:00am-5:00pm

Responsibilities:

Creates and analyzes monthly, quarterly, and annual reports with financial or operational information.

Develops modeling, forecasting, and other analytical tools to improve processing, decision-making and reporting for Club Wyndham Plus and Club Wyndham Access and all other Clubs when needed.

Designs and analyzes dues reporting and financial trends using a variety of techniques, ranging from simple data aggregation via statistical analysis to complex data mining.

Plans, organizes and manages various projects and other resources in a timely and efficient manner.

Works with other functional areas within WVO to establish performance and operational metrics to improve and measure capability across the organization.

Makes key decisions regarding the design and approach of business solutions with minimal supervision.

Develops and applies leadership and team building skills. In addition, will help support the other members of the analytical team.

Essential Job Functions: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Responsibility #1 a. Review of financial system information to identify problems in reporting. Report to Director of Accounting any anomalies and ensure system reporting is materially correct. Identify problems which can be resolved by Management for future reporting periods. Create reports as needed to provide data needed by management and staff accountants to support the financial reporting process. (70% time)

Responsibility #2 a. Developing models and forecasts, utilization of analytical tools and generation of non-system reporting including ad hoc reports as needed. (10% time)

Responsibility #3 a. Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned to complete department obligations. (5% time)

Responsibility #4 a. Process Improvement - Develop process flows, identify process constraints and implement improvements to the Department. (5% time)

Performs other duties as needed (5% time)

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, MIS or Business, or equivalent work experience required. CPA, MBA, or CFA preferred.

5+ years of experience in financial or operational analysis, budgeting or forecasting. Previous leadership experience preferred.4-5 years finance experience in a corporate environment.

Unless there is a legal requirement, experience will be accepted for the education requirement.

Knowledge and skills:

Excellent strategic, analytical and creative thinking aptitude in both an independent and team environment.

Working knowledge of financial and statistical analysis.

Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently, be well organized,

Must be able to communicate effectively with senior management and peers;

This position works under deadlines and pressure and candidate must be able to make prompt, accurate decisions.

Technical Skills:

Advanced knowledge of excel required and access databases.

Database and statistical modeling experience preferred.

Relational database experience,

Visual Basic or similar programming skills:

Oracle Business Intelligence Systems knowledge preferred.