Financial Planning Analyst

Italian Hospitality Collection is a portfolio of hotels resorts and spas handpicked for their beauty history and enchanting surroundings.

Chia Laguna Resort in Sardinia featuring 3 different hotels Conrad Chia Laguna Sardinia Baia di Chia Resort Sardinia Curio Collection by Hilton and Hotel Village with a total of 424 keys and a conference centre with 8 meeting rooms for up to 900 delegates.

Fonteverde Lifestyle & Thermal Retreat in Tuscany a member of the Leading Hotels of the World with 78 keys and 3 meeting rooms for up to 85 delegates.

Grotta Giusti Thermal Spa Resort in Tuscany a member of the Autograph Collection by Marriott with 68 keys and 4 meeting rooms for up to 60 delegates.

Bagni di Pisa Palace & Thermal Spa in Tuscany a member of the Leading Hotels of the World with 61 keys and 3 meeting rooms for up to 100 delegates.

Le Massif Hotel & Lodge in Courmayeur a member of the Leading Hotels of the World with 80 keys and nearby meeting facilities for up to 150 delegates

Sister properties part of the portfolio:

Ambasciatori Palace 160 rooms the first Intercontinental brand of IHG in Italy built in 1900 to host ambassadors in Rome then serving as the American Embassy Library in 1946 an historic building located in the heart of Via Veneto is the ideal place to experience Romes fusion of ancient history and modern sophistication.

Anglo American Florence 118 rooms a historic hotel part of Curio Collection by Hilton which dates to the 19thcentury is in a quiet area of central Florence a 10minute walk from Firenze Santa Maria Novella. The newest property part of the group opened in 2024.

Duo Milan Porta Nuova 239 rooms vibrant design and dynamic spaces that welcome coworking and socializing the hotel marks the MarriottTribute Portfolios entry into Milan Italys financial and design capital.

Our mission is to bring together outoftheordinary properties offer our guests memorable experiences in true Italian style give our employees stimulating places to work and grow professionally and achieve our shareholders financial goals.

JOB AIMS

Our Financial team is looking for a Financial & Planning Analyst to join our IHC head office. You will work closely with all the General Managers to support them and be the first point of contact in terms of financial controlling P&L analysis (revenue & costs) forecast budget purchasing. In addition in coordination with the Director of Finance&Administration you will be a financial partner for the CEO and the Managing Director.

This position which is intended to be middle or senior reports directly to the Director of Finance&Administration and will be part of a team of 5 people of the head quarter including the Director the Financial Controller the Assistant Financial Controller and the Financial Assistant.

The candidate will be Milan based.

You will be asked to attend business trips (approximately 50 in order to meet the general managers and be their advisor for what concerns all the financial issues.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The professional we are looking for has to deal with our Operational Management Team General Managers and Revenue Management team for all the properties in terms of financial issues moreover he/she will support the hotels and the Director of Finance&Administration in the budget & forecast process conducting both annual budgeting processes and ongoing financial tasks throughout the year

Following some of the main areas and activities where the Financial & Planning Analyst is demanded to work:

Preparation of annual budget monthly revised forecast

Preparation on monthly Executive reports

Independentmonthly analysis of all hotelsmonthly performance

Establishment of all KPI for each hotels

Ongoing detailed hotel reviews against established benchmarks in particular costs and profit margin

Detailed analysis against competitive set

Weekly BOB (Business On the Book) report with commentary

Working with the ownership (Oaktree) on special projects

Working with head of development on projections and IM

Supervision of warehouse purchasing

Monitoring HSM suppliers

Supervision and control of capex/FFEpurchasing

Capex and FFE reports

Monthly sales reports and analysis

Special projects

PERSONAL COMPETENCIES

These are the personal skills qualities and attributes you will need to demonstrate to carry out your job effectively.

Plans organizes and uses a systematic approach to get things done.

Manages time effectively. Prioritizes actions and manages tasks through to completion. Actively seeks opportunities to develop and learn from experience.

Communicates openly and clearly both verbally and in writing. Pitches information at the appropriate level. Listens to the needs of others before contributing.

Develops positive working relationships at all levels. Manages conflict effectively. Motivates and inspires others to perform. Collects and analyses relevant information about a problem.

Continually seeks innovative solutions. Makes conscious decision to go for action.

Not afraid to commit mistakes and learn from them. Accepts personal responsibility to make things happen. Constantly reviews in order to improve.

Selfreliant working with minimal control and direction. Acts on own initiative when appropriate. Takes calculated risks to achieve results.

Thinks ahead developing contingency plans where necessary. Has a drive and determination to succeed.

Contributes and is effective when team working with peers.

Presents powerful arguments which persuade others. Expresses confidence in own ideas and networks with others.

Adapts quickly and positively to new situations. Continues to be productive in changing circumstances.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Masters Degree in accounting finance business business administration or equivalent.

Minimum of 5 years of related work experience possibly in private equity investment banks hotel agencies or hospitality field in general.

Financial analysis and financial modeling experience (preferred).

Experience in preparing standard financial statements (preferred).

Strong and outstanding Excel skills.

Analytical mindset with attention to detail.

Independent thinking.

Italian speaking mandatory knowledge of English language.