Interim Senior Analyst, UK/US Banking

Hilton Worldwide, Inc.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

Interim Senior Analyst, UK/US Banking (

Job Number:

EUR015IK

Work Locations

: Hilton - Area Office - Glasgow 191 West George Street Glasgow G2 2LD

About Hilton

Hilton is one of the largest and fastest growing hospitality companies in the world, with more than 7,000 properties with more than 1,000,000 rooms in 122 countries and territories. In the 100 years since our founding, we have defined the hospitality industry and established a portfolio of 20 world-class brands, including our flagship Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand, which is the most recognized hotel brand in the world. We have more than 100 million members in our award–winning customer loyalty program, Hilton Honors.

Position Statement:

The Senior Analyst for UK Banking will assume responsibility for delivering the day-to-day processes that will ensure smooth running of the Treasury Accounting function within Hilton’s UK Centre of Excellence. Working with the Managers & the Treasury Accounting team to support the delivery of the function strategy and goals surrounding the processes involved in the delivery of accurate and timely reporting for approximately 40 hotels.

Position Summary:

Under the guidance of the Manager, UK Banking, the post holder will be responsible for the delivery of the Treasury Accounting processes to agreed timetables and Service Level Agreements. The Senior Analyst will ensure Hilton’s Centre of Excellence offers a seamless, efficient and customer-focused experience which maximises output without compromising the quality of service. The ability to recognise how to maximise process efficiency and effectiveness is essential.

The Analyst will work with the team to support the delivery of change programmes, maximising the benefits available to a best-in-class service. This will require meticulous attention to detail, the ability to understand and interpret business metrics within the Banking arena, and make recommendations where appropriate. They will also support the review of Treasury Accounting Service Level Agreements (SLA’s), assisting with the refinement and ongoing monitoring of these to ensure that agreed service delivery metrics are met or exceeded.

Key to the success of the role will be the ability to communicate and influence at various levels, both internally and with external stakeholders. Experience in participating in projects and the ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks and deliver to tight deadlines are essential elements of this role.

Essential Functions:

1. Organising Activities:
   • Following direction and guidance from management, carry out and co-ordinate all required Banking related tasks, completing them in a timely and efficient manner whilst working toward the successful achievement of goals and KPIs.
   • Identify and implement process improvements where necessary, after discussion and agreement with management.
   • Demonstrate a strong understanding of the end-to-end processes in all areas of UK Banking responsibility, supporting the confident delivery of solutions and responses to questions and queries.
2. Controlling & Co-ordinating Activities:
   • Co-ordinate all day-to-day activities ensuring the successful and timely delivery of all Hotel Accounting activities.
   • Provide input to the delivery of the relevant metrics to support the team activities and drive improvement across the business.
   • Support the Manager in the production of relevant and timely Management Information.
   • Provide guidance and support to the business on operating best practices.
   • Support the Manager in evaluating the effectiveness of current processes and implementing actions to streamline the processes and maximise efficiency.
   • Ensure all monthly closing and reporting activities are carried out as per guidelines and deadlines.
   • Deliver the balance sheet reconciliation processes, ensuring unreconciled items are cleared immediately and any ageing is appropriately explained.
3. Administrative Activities:
   • Perform the UK Banking processes, ensuring consistency and controls are adhered to.
   • Perform daily reconciliation of all bank accounts within the team’s remit, in accordance with the defined and agreed processes.
   • Investigate and resolve any reconciling items within the prescribed timeframes.
   • Review and suggest amendments to auto-match rules.
   • Carry out analytical reviews and complete trend analysis to identify areas of weakness or improvement.
   • Serve as UK Banking liaison for Hotels and other Corporate functions regarding the UK Banking process.
   • Work with third parties to ensure all Balance Sheet reconciliations are completed to the required standard.
   • Administer compliance duties and the set-up and maintenance of internal controls and SOX compliance.
   • Compile regular benchmarking exercises to compare hotels and identify on-property issues or additional training required.
   • Ensure all documentation is maintained and updated regularly.
   • Support internal and external audits by coordinating documentation collection and answering auditor requests.
   • Complete hotel transitions checklist.
   • Report results to explain and decipher findings.
4. Support Activities:
   • Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with other finance departments and corporate departments.
   • Support other functions in the provision of data and reporting as requested.
   • Support various Hilton audit programmes and provide necessary information in a timely manner.
   • Assist the team and management in driving project initiatives.

Supportive Functions:

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the Director based upon the particular requirements of the company.

• Provide support to the Centre of Excellence Management team as required.
• Support the wider organisation to ensure their objectives are successfully delivered.

Qualifications:

· Relevant level of work experience in accounting or Treasury/Banking role.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Intermediate/final stages of recognised accounting body Accounting Certificate/Qualification.