FP&A Analyst - Raffles & Fairmont Global

Raffles Hotels & Resorts
Raffles, at distinguished landmark addresses around the world, is the vibrant heart of its destination, curating experiences that are culturally enriching, intellectually stimulating and always respectful of local communities, heritage and the environment. Its timeless elegance, refined manners and spirit of generosity ensure that every visitor arrives as a guest, leaves as a friend and returns as family.

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Join a dynamic team and be part of a network of 90 spectacular properties, and 34 more in the pipeline, in 30 countries around the globe, stretching from the beaches of Hawaii, to the unspoiled national parks of Canada, to the heart of London, to the deserts of the United Arab Emirates. 

Job Description

The FP&A Analyst is responsible for supporting the FP&A Manager in day-to-day tasks through the ability to comfortably interact with key departments, combined with excellent time management skills, multi-tasking abilities and attention to detail. The FP&A Analyst will develop analysis and interpretation of financial data and communicate this by providing clear data and analytics stories. This includes analysis of the Hotels’ topline results, P&L accounts, Key Performance Indicators, HMA compliance calculation, the review and analysis of the monthly hotels & corporate closing and performance analysis reports. This strategic role provides management visibility on the performance to enhance revenues while improving productivity and cost efficiencies. The FP&A Manager will also support the annual budget and the rolling forecasts under the supervision of the FP&A Manager. The objective is to support business executives and departmental leaders in making strategic, data-driven decisions.

Main Responsibilities

• Reporting to the FP&A Manager, Raffles & Fairmont (R&F), responsibilities and essential job functions include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Support the preparation and upload into OneStream (OS) R&C (Group Financial System) of the corporate Last Estimates forecasts (LE1, LE2, LE3) for the R&F global scope.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual corporate budget for the R&F scope and ensure timely and accurate data loading into OS R&C.
• Contribute to the budgeting and forecasting processes by collecting, consolidating, validating, and analyzing financial data from various stakeholders.
• Support the production of the monthly, quarterly, and annual Performance Review reporting package presented to senior leadership.
• Assist with monthly closing, reporting, and performance analysis activities, including:
  • Monitoring financial performance indicators such as revenue, payroll costs, FTEs, and operating expenses.
  • Performing Actual vs. Budget and Actual vs. Forecast analyses, identifying key variances and preparing supporting commentary.
  • Consolidating financial and operational data and conducting data quality checks on actual results, including network statistics, revenue, EBITDA, accounts receivable, and other key metrics.
  • Supporting compliance with Group financial standards, reporting guidelines, and procedures.
  • Preparing and distributing monthly P&L reports and related analyses to functional leaders.
• Participate in the development and enhancement of reporting tools, dashboards, and processes to improve efficiency, automation, and data reliability.
• Prepare management reports, including topline reporting, P&L analyses, waterfall analyses, KPI dashboards, and business performance presentations for the FP&A Manager, Finance leadership, and Executive Committee members.
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of financial and operational data throughout budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and closing cycles.
• Produce insightful financial and operational analyses, including qualitative commentary, to support decision-making and business performance improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Operations Finance, Development, and other corporate functions, to support reporting requirements and business initiatives.

Qualifications

•Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

•Experience with OneStream, Tableau, and financial reporting tools.

•Advanced Excel skills; VBA knowledge is a plus.

•Knowledge of BI and data visualization tools (OneStream Analytics, Tableau, or similar) is an asset.

•Highly responsible with the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

•Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate sensitive information clearly and support effective collaboration.

•Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.

•Comfortable working in a collaborative environment and engaging with senior leadership; self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

•Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.

•Positive, can-do attitude with the ability to remain calm and composed under pressure.

•Fluent in English.