Analyst - Hotel Group

COREcruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality recruitment firm seeks a Hotel Asset Management Analyst to monitor and optimize financial performance for hotels in Central London. The ideal candidate has hotel industry experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in financial modelling tools. This role involves working closely with hotel operators to enhance profitability and support strategic decision-making. A degree in a relevant field is required, and the position offers a competitive salary plus bonus.

Qualifications

• Hotel industry experience is essential with understanding of operations and financial reporting.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.
• Ability to interpret complex data and communicate findings effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial analysis to assess hotel performance.
• Support asset management strategies for operational efficiency.
• Prepare investor reports highlighting financial trends and risks.

Skills

Hotel industry experience

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Excel

Problem-solving

Commercial acumen

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Hospitality Management

Tools

Excel

Opera

STR

HotStats

Job description

Analyst, Hotel Group, Central London (Office based).60k + bonus

About the Role

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Hotel Asset Management Analyst to join this dynamic team. This role will be instrumental in monitoring, analysing, and optimising the financial performance of a portfolio of hotels. The successful candidate will provide key insights, support strategic decision-making, and ensure the maximisation of asset value.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct financial analysis, modelling, and reporting for a portfolio of hotels to assess performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support the asset management team in developing and executing strategies to enhance operational efficiency and profitability.
• Analyse hotel financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow) to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and variances.
• Work closely with hotel operators and internal stakeholders to evaluate revenue management, cost control, and capital expenditure initiatives.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and benchmarking performance against industry standards.
• Prepare investor and board reports, highlighting financial trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to assess industry trends and investment opportunities.
• Support due diligence and financial modelling for acquisitions, dispositions, and refinancing activities.
• Maintain strong relationships with hotel management teams, external advisors, and financial institutions.

Key Requirements

• Hotel industry experience is essential, with a solid understanding of hotel operations, revenue management, and financial reporting.
• A degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and financial analysis tools.
• Experience working with hotel-specific systems such as Opera, STR, HotStats, or similar.
• Ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate findings effectively to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong commercial acumen and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and results-driven approach.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• A team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain professional relationships.