Hotel Analyst

COREcruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a highly analytical Hotel Asset Management Analyst to join their dynamic team in Greater London. This role is crucial in monitoring and optimizing financial performance in a portfolio of hotels. The successful candidate will conduct financial analysis, support strategic decision-making, and maintain strong relationships with hotel management. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Finance or Hospitality and experience in hotel operations.

Qualifications

• Hotel industry experience is essential, with a solid understanding of hotel operations, revenue management, and financial reporting.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and financial analysis tools.
• Ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate findings effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial analysis, modelling, and reporting for a portfolio of hotels.
• Support the asset management team in developing strategies to enhance operational efficiency.
• Prepare investor and board reports, highlighting financial trends and opportunities.

Skills

Financial analysis

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Hospitality Management

Tools

Excel

Opera

STR

HotStats

Job description

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.