Specialist Financial Planning

Role PurposeDeliver financial insight to support the CoE FP A and Hotel Operations teams and Finance business partners in driving performance and value to IHG Key Accountabilities Provide decision support activities to the respective UK CoE team including supporting first round of budgeting and forecasting and management reporting for System size and pipeline Corporate and Hotels results Create and maintain dashboards and standard packs Support CoE month end close activities including but not limited to the raising of journal requests Populate standard reports with data and consolidation of sub-sets Flexible to provide ad-hoc reports and analysis as required Identify process improvement opportunities and support the delivery of improvements in processes systems and procedures Build and maintain strong relationships within the CoE and collaborate to deliver high quality outputs Build and maintain strong relationships with the BSC being able to collaborate to resolve issues quickly and effectively Ensure documentation of relevant processes is created and maintained Contribute to management reporting through maintenance of data logs Support audit queries Key Skills Experiences Finance or business-related education preferably CA I CWA I or equivalent such as MBA in Finance with at least 3 years of experience in a similar role Some experience as a finance analyst is desired including experience with operational planning budgeting and forecasting processes management reporting Advanced user of Oracle Essbase reporting tools Excel PowerPoint Ability to prioritise and to operate effectively in a fast moving global environment with tight deadlines Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail Strong oral and written communication interpersonal collaborative and problem solving skills About Us At IHG we ve made a promise As one of the world s leading hotel groups we re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome cared for recognised and respected - wherever they are in the world Want to be part of the journeyAbout the Team Who we areAt IHG Hotels Resorts we work together to deliver True Hospitality for Good on a global scale With corporate offices and over 6 000 hotel destinations worldwide a career at IHG is the perfect way to broaden your horizons You ll experience our unique culture and brilliant colleagues who will support and inspire you With a host of corporate opportunities to choose from wherever you are on your career journey and whatever you want to achieve there s Room for You at IHG Over recent years we ve transformed our company We have bold ambitions to drive performance and maintain our relentless focus on growth in order to be the hotel company of choice that guests owners love We are a hospitality business at our core and value connections and being together helps us foster a unique sense of belonging that also supports productivity That s why here at IHG we give our colleagues flexibility and balance - working in a hybrid way blending office and remote working collectively We recognize that every role is different that s why leaders work with teams to determine how and when they collaborate We provide a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life These include impressive room discounts across our many properties recharge days and volunteering days throughout the year Through our myWellbeing framework we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health lifestyle and workplace We offer a unique and inclusive culture where there is always Room for You to belong grow and make a difference Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work IHG Hotels Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status or disability We promote a culture of trust support and acceptance Always welcoming different backgrounds experiences and perspectives