Director, Finance FP&A

Hyatt seeks an enthusiastic Director to join our Lifestyle Finance Organization where you will be part of a team of professionals who love what they do. In this role, you will be collaborating closely with the broader Lifestyle Team and Hyatt Corporate Finance Teams, where you will be instrumental in continuing to make Hyatt a leading hospitality company. You will be part of a team passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion, committed to nurturing curiosity and new skills and building connections across the organization with stakeholders, colleagues, and guests.

Who We Are

At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging and creating a culture of care, where our colleagues become family. Since 1957, our colleagues and our guests have been at the heart of our business and helped Hyatt become one of the best, and fastest growing hospitality brands in the world. Our transformative growth and the addition of new hotels, brands and business lines can open the door for exciting career and growth opportunities to our colleagues.

As we continue to grow, we never lose sight of what’s most important: People. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences and jobs into careers.

Why Now?

This is an exciting time to be at Hyatt. We are growing rapidly and are looking for passionate changemakers to be a part of our journey. The hospitality industry is resilient and continues to offer dynamic opportunities for upward mobility, and Hyatt is no exception.

How We Care for Our People

What sets us apart is our purpose-to care for people so they can be their best. Every business decision is made through the lens of our purpose, and it informs how we have and will continue to support each other as members of the Hyatt family. Our care for our colleagues is the key to our success. We’re proud to have earned a place on Fortune’s prestigious 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for the last ten years. This recognition is a testament to the tremendous way our Hyatt family continues to come together to care for one another, our commitment to a culture of inclusivity, empathy and respect, and making sure everyone feels like they belong.

We’re proud to offer exceptional corporate benefits which include:

• Annual allotment of free hotel stays at Hyatt hotels globally
• Work-life benefits including wellbeing initiatives such as a complimentary Headspace subscription, and a discount at the on-site fitness center
• A global family assistance policy with paid time off following the birth or adoption of a child as well as financial assistance for adoption
• Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Our success is underpinned by our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture and we are committed to diversity across the board-from who we hire and develop, organizations we support, and who we buy from and work with.

Being part of Hyatt means always having space to be you. Our global teams are a mosaic of cultures, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities and identities. We constantly strive to reflect the world we care for with teams that achieve and grow together. To learn more about our commitments to DE&I, please visit the Why Hyatt section of the Hyatt career page.

Who You Are

As our ideal candidate, you understand the power and purpose of our culture of care, and embody our core values of Empathy, Inclusion, Integrity, Experimentation, Respect and Wellbeing. You enjoy working with others, are results driven and are looking for a variety of opportunities to develop personally and professionally.

The Role

The Director, Lifestyle Finance role will lead all aspects of planning, reporting, and analysis for the Lifestyle division and its portfolio of hotels. This includes ownership of the budgeting and forecasting process, analysis of business performance and trends, and preparation of materials for the Lifestyle Leadership team that highlight insights into past performance and future expectations.

This role works closely with all areas of the Lifestyle division including Operations, Legal, Development, Commercial Services, and Human Resources to support the existing portfolio of hotels, owners, and operators, and to enable future growth of the portfolio. This position reports to the Vice President, Lifestyle Finance.

Responsibilities will include:

• Ownership of the forecasting and budgeting processes for both corporate departments and hotels within the Lifestyle division, including the tools used, to ensure the integrity of data that feeds future expectations
• Overseeing the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting and deliverables for senior leadership within the Lifestyle division
• Collaborating with hotels, regional offices, and corporate functions including Operations, Commercial Services, Investor Relations, and Global Financial Planning & Analysis, to assist in the effective communication of past business performance and future expectations, drawing out insights that drive decisions
• Development of direct reports and other team members by providing coaching and training, and seeking opportunities to stretch each team member ‘ s skills
• Supporting the evolution of Lifestyle Finance to best meet the needs of our growing and changing business
• Working on, and/or leading various special projects and initiatives, many with cross-functional teams
• Opportunities to participate in Hyatt ‘ s Diversity & Inclusion activities, with a focus on Hyatt ‘ s Core Values

Qualifications

Qualifications

Experience Required:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a Finance or Business role, with demonstrated career advancement
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in finance or accounting
• Prior roles will have included communicating with and working with senior management
• Strong analytical background with attention to detail
• Ability to draw insights from analysis, and articulate in a manner that allows for decisions to be made and actions to be taken
• Must be proficient with Microsoft products

Experience Preferred:

• Hospitality or retail industry experience
• Advanced degree (Master ‘ s, MBA, etc.)
• Experience with Oracle / Hyperion products

The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

We welcome you:

Research shows that women, people of color and other historically excluded groups, tend to apply to jobs, only if they meet all of the listed job qualifications. Unsure if you check every box, but feeling inspired to enhance your career? Apply. We’d love to consider your unique experiences and how you could make Hyatt even better.

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