Role purposeprovide analytical support to the americas.assist in review of monthly financials, research identified issues and their effect on the full-year forecasts.assist in review and challenge of forecasts, budgets and long-range plan processes.coordinate and administer the forecast and budget process.prepare and upload monthly financial files as needed.prepare and review monthly schedules.serve as the primary contact for finance and the secondary contact for managers for finance-related questions.key accountabilitiesperform monthly financial reporting in assigned areas.prepare monthly schedules required by management and reconcile to the appropriate financial statements.review financial statements for unusual items; research variances and their effect on the full-year forecast.link, refresh and review monthly templates, including the preliminary review, forecast templates, and payroll model spreadsheets.prepare portions of the monthly forecast analysis based on information received in cost-center manager discussions and meetings.assist other business support and finance staff in setting up capital projects in the capital system.review monthly spending and research identified items.prepare ad hoc reporting as requested by management and business support.link and refresh all supporting schedules, including payroll model updates, and detailed spend reports.prepare and coordinate budgets and long-range plans to ensure budget assumptions for system growth, headcount, and charging other divisions are accurately reflected in the budget.work with business support and finance staff in the preparation and coordination of the allocation process.serve as the primary contact for finance and the secondary contact for cost-center managers to ensure issues are researched and resolved in a timely manner.develop reports to meet business needs.ensure that work is being completed in an effective and efficient manner while still meeting the business needs.provide relevant and timely financial information and analysis to the group's management team to facilitate business decisions and special projects.key skills & experienceseducationbachelor's degree in finance, business, hospitality administration, accounting, economics or a related field of work, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.experience1 to 3 years progressive work-related experience in multiple areas of financial and/or business analysis, with demonstrated technical proficiency related to the position.technical skills and knowledgeeffective verbal and written communication skills for providing information to clients, vendors and staff.ability to work effectively with senior managers, possess strong relationship-management skills, and well-developed negotiating and persuading abilities.financial and business analysis skills, and ability to analyze operating, forecast, and budget information.ability to use analysis results to make effective strategic decisions.knowledge of financial statements, financial principles and the ability to apply them in the hotel industry.experience with peoplesoft, hyperion, or similar computer systems preferred.highly proactive and flexible competency levels with the ability to work with minimal supervision.organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.benefitsroom discounts across ihg properties.recharge days and volunteering days throughout the year.mywellbeing framework to support health, lifestyle, and workplace wellbeing.equal employment opportunity statementihg hotels & resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable laws.we promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance.#j-*-ljbffr