Highgate · 1 week ago
Director of Financial Planning & Analysis
Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with a global portfolio of over 400 hotels. The Director of Financial Planning & Analysis serves as a strategic partner to executive leadership, driving financial performance and operational excellence across the full-service hotel management division.
Hospitality
Responsibilities
Lead the FP&A function for the full-service division, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives
Drive annual budgeting and forecasting processes, providing clear guidance and strategic recommendations
Analyze financial trends, run rates, and key performance drivers; recommend actions to enhance profitability
Partner with executive leadership to support long-term financial planning and growth initiatives
Compile and report on company KPIs for assigned hotel assets, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Conduct financial review meetings with stakeholders to communicate performance insights and opportunities
Prepare ad hoc analyses and reports for the Executive Team and C-Suite as needed
Monitor competitive set performance and industry trends to inform strategic decisions
Oversee administration of BI applications, including user access, templates, and data accuracy
Ensure proper reconciliation between accounting systems and BI platforms
Distribute daily and weekly revenue and labor reports; safeguard owner-requested financial data
Manage and mentor a team of Financial Analysts, fostering professional growth and high performance
Provide training and refresher sessions for end users on financial systems and reporting tools
Collaborate with Accounting and Operations teams on financial commentary and flex/flow analysis
Prepare special reports and statements as requested
Lead special projects and initiatives to improve financial processes and outcomes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; advanced degree preferred
Minimum 5 years of hospitality-related FP&A experience
Strong understanding of hotel operations and P&L management
Expertise in the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (11th & 12th Edition)
Advanced proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and BI tools
Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills; ability to influence at all levels
Flexibility to work weekends and holidays as needed
Company
Highgate
Highgate is a United States-based real estate investment and hospitality management firm.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Trilantic North America
2014-10-08Private Equity
Leadership Team
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2025-07-08
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