Company Description

Why work for Fairmont?
Join a dynamic team and be part of Fairmont 's thoughtful family.
At Fairmont, our passion is to connect our guests to the very best of our
destinations. From the beaches of Hawaii to the deserts of the United Arab
Emirates to the heart of London, our hotels offer guests extraordinary places,
created by combining unique architecture, expressive decor and artistry, and
magnificent features. Add engaging service, and the result is an unforgettable
guest experience.
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Job Description

Finance Operations Analyst
General
* The Finance Operations Analyst at Fairmont Corporate Office oversees and monitors all activities of the data analytics and data warehousing as it relates to Hotel Finance and Business Support.
* Provides thought leadership and acts as a subject matter expert in the designing and recommending of appropriate analytical approaches and methodology in addressing key issues within the business.
* Leads the Hotel Finance and Business Support data analytics and data warehousing teams in research, development, and implementation of appropriate data systems that lead to improved business performance and achievement of overall business goals.
* Responsible for driving departmental culture and promoting data-driven decision-making, across the business.
* Builds a profile of data and analytics by providing clear data and analytics stories and spreading them across the business. This is in regard to why data work is important, the insights revealed by data analytics, and actions that should follow the data analyses
* Provide support and training to hotel staff on the monthly, budget, forecast and general reporting process.
Strategic
The role is a strategic one and in this position, the Finance Operations
Analyst provides management visibility into data-driven insights that inform
the business 's strategic direction and KPI's. In this position, also
determines the adoption of suitable modular tool-sets that drive innovation
and create an advantage for the business. Would support other business
executives and departmental leaders in making strategic, data-driven
decisions.
Collaborative
The role of the FOA is a highly collaborative one, will work closely with the
senior leadership in an effort to guarantee the delivery of high-quality
execution of the diverse array of project deliverables. In this collaboration,
he/she also participates in the formulation of data-driven business decisions
(how, where, when, which channels, and so forth) and demonstrates delivery
against the business 's overall objectives
Control and Compliance
Engage in developing related Standard Operating and Reporting Procedures,
providing materials and communication such during P &P updates for Finance &
Business Support. Subject matter expert on all aspects of hotel policies and
procedures related to Hotel Finance and Business Support analytics.
Financial Planning, Reporting and Analysis
Analysis: he/she will develop analysis and interpretation of financial data
with-in the region and communicating this in a comprehensible form of
meaningful variations in the operations. The analysis of the P &L accounts,
Key Business Indicators, Key Performance Indicators and balance sheet
accounts, HMA compliance calculation, on a selected basis and the review and
analysis of the monthly internal benchmarking and operational performance
analysis reports. This will enable Senior Leadership to understand such
benchmarking and help the Hotels in the region to enhance revenues while
improving productivity and cost efficiencies.
To support and some cases manage such reporting as the annual budget, capital
budgets, the rolling forecasts and other ongoing monthly reporting, including
but not limited to, Dashboards, Hotel Scorecards, etc.
Platforms: he/she will develop and establish effective platforms for
generating dynamic analysis related to financial planning as well as key
business and performance indicators.
Develop full understanding of platforms being used (i.e. One Stream, Sun, MS
Tools, etc.) essentially being a subject matter expert in this area.
Especially MS Excel related programming, coding and macro set up expertise is
essential

Qualifications
* Post-secondary education in a related fields/disciplines such as Data Science, Computer Science, Information Technology, Economics, Statistics, Information Systems, Applied Math, Business Administration, etc.
* An equivalent of the same in working experience is also acceptable for the position.
* Experience/knowledge in hotel finance, accounting or operation will be preferred.
* Ability to work across the matrix within the corporate structure to get tasks done and work cohesively as part of team.
* Highly responsible and able to handle confidential information with the most discretion.
* Must have excellent communication skills in both verbal and written form. Being the head of the data analytics, will need to be able to clearly communicate instructions and sensitive information down the line for data analytics and data warehousing personnel to effectively execute their duties.
* Communication skills will also be needed in the collaborative capacity of the Director where clear communications will be needed to facilitate smooth interaction and efficient execution of collaborative duties.
* Advanced Microsoft Office user, with extensive knowledge in Microsoft Excel VBA.
* Knowledge of Business Intelligence platforms such as Tableau or Power BI.
* Familiarity with OneStream consolidation and reporting tool is an advantage.
* Must have certain personal attributes that make them more suited for the position.
* The candidate must be detail oriented, be comfortable working in a collaborative setting, be comfortable working with senior leadership, be self-motivated requiring minimal supervision, be proactive, be a creative strategic and independent thinker, have superior problem-solving skills, have an ability to work on multiple projects and meet tight-deadlines, have a positive can-do attitude, and demonstrate calmness and composure in times of uncertainty and stress.
* Must demonstrate quality leadership skills, demonstrating an ability to inspire and lead subordinates in a unified direction with a common vision.
The Statements in this job description are intended to represent the key
duties, essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not
intended to be all responsibilities or qualifications of the job. Job
description may be updated at any time.Your team and working environment:

Additional Information

We Are Fairmont Heartists
Our buildings are grand and our people exceptional. Our architecture gives us
presence, but we are the heart and soul
We Are Home To Events That Matter.
We contribute to the collective vibrancy of our destinations and are part of
their enduring spirit. We share a passion for culture with our guests, and we
're honored to be their trusted guide.
We Are Empowered.
We take care of the little things and the big things. We believe moments that
engage the heart create lifelong memories.
We Push Ourselves Every Day.
We strive to always be better; to not stand still. We know where we 're going,
and we will leave the world a better place.
There Is No Room For Ordinary In Anything We Do.
We 're proud to share our past with generations of colleagues who created our
rich history, and we accept our responsibility to follow in that tradition--it
inspires our future.
We Lead From The Heart.
We make genuine connections, and we cherish every opportunity to make the
people around us feel special.
We Are A Family.
We celebrate our differences, we support each other, and we always stand
together.
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and
promote diverse talent.
Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can
find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and
learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that
during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor 's limitless
possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together
we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at
Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/
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