jr. financial planning

I.  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports specific to the hospitality sector, analyzing revenue, expenses, and profitability.
• Gather, consolidate, and validate financial data from various departments, including room reservations, F&B, banquet services, and leisure activities.
• Conduct performance analysis of revenue streams, evaluating occupancy rates, average daily rate (ADR), revenue per available room (RevPAR), and guest spending patterns.
• Perform variance analysis, comparing actual revenues and costs against forecasts and budgets, identifying trends and financial improvement areas.
• Maintain and update financial models used for hotel budgeting, forecasting, and revenue optimization strategies.
• Prepare financial dashboards and presentations for the FP&A Head, General Manager, and senior hospitality executives.
• Support profitability assessments on hotel operations, dining services, spa facilities, and special events, ensuring each department contributes positively to overall financial goals.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist in annual budget planning, working with hotel department heads to develop financial projections based on expected occupancy and seasonal trends.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly forecasts, ensuring alignment with corporate revenue targets and market demand fluctuations.
• Evaluate operating expenses, labor costs, food & beverage procurement, and maintenance expenditures, recommending cost-efficient solutions.
• Identify budget optimization opportunities, implementing strategies that maximize profits while maintaining high guest satisfaction.
• Ensure cash flow projections align with hotel financial obligations, including vendor payments, employee salaries, lease agreements, and capital expenditures.

Revenue Management & Pricing Strategy

• Analyze room pricing models, dynamic pricing strategies, and promotional offers, ensuring competitive yet profitable rates.
• Work closely with Revenue Management Teams to assess pricing trends and market demand, optimizing RevPAR and ADR.
• Evaluate guest spending behavior across accommodations, F&B, spa, and recreational services, adjusting pricing models to maximize revenue.
• Monitor key performance metrics for room occupancy rates, peak-season bookings, and discount offerings, ensuring financial alignment with hotel goals.

Hotel Market Research & Financial Insights

• Research hospitality industry trends, competitor pricing, and guest spending habits, providing strategic financial insights.
• Analyze seasonal demand fluctuations, travel restrictions, and tourism dynamics, assessing their financial impact on hotel operations.
• Evaluate loyalty programs, corporate travel contracts, and membership offerings, ensuring financial viability in long-term revenue planning.
• Provide data-driven recommendations that improve financial performance and align with guest expectations and market conditions.

Cross-Departmental Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with hotel operations teams, front office, housekeeping, and F&B to align financial strategies with guest experience and service quality.
• Ensure financial reporting reflects operational realities, supporting hotel management decisions across multiple revenue streams.
• Collaborate with sales & marketing teams to evaluate the financial impact of promotions, corporate events, and hotel packages.
• Participate in financial meetings with executives, hospitality stakeholders, travel agencies, and investors, presenting performance trends and forecasts.

Compliance, Audit, & Internal Controls

• Ensure financial reports and forecasts comply with corporate policies, accounting standards, and hospitality industry regulations.
• Assist in audit preparations, ensuring accurate financial records and compliance with service agreements.
• Maintain proper documentation of financial transactions, budget allocations, and hospitality investment reports.

Ad-Hoc Financial Analyses & Special Projects

• Conduct ad-hoc financial analyses for urgent hospitality business needs, such as unexpected demand spikes, crisis financial planning, or expansion proposals.
• Assist in special projects, including hotel renovation, financial planning, brand repositioning strategies, and new market entry assessments.

Team Development & Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, implementing financial automation tools and refining hospitality forecasting models.
• Stay updated with the latest financial technologies, business intelligence tools, and revenue optimization software to improve operational efficiency.

PERFORM OTHER TASKS AS MAY BE ASSIGNED 5%

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• A degree in one of the following subjects should be included in a Financial Analyst job description:
• Finance
• Economics
• Accounting
• With at least one (1) year of work experience as a Financial Analyst.
• With at least 2 years of experience in finance and audit.
• Experience with statistical analysis and financial forecasting
• Experience in Capital Budgeting
• Experience in Financial Feasibility
• Attention to detail and the ability to identify data patterns
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Abreast of Energy industry updates
• Has leadership qualities and can build working relationships with external clients and the target audience.
• Willing to work in Ortigas, Pasig City

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