Senior Analyst, Feasibility & Investment Analysis - EMEA

Hilton Worldwide, Inc.; Watford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hospitality company is seeking a Senior Analyst for Feasibility & Investment Analysis to be based in Watford. The role involves preparing financial forecasts, conducting investment analyses, and building relationships with clients. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, strong analytical abilities, and a passion for the hospitality industry.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in hospitality consulting or investment analysis.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial forecasts for proposed hotels.
• Conduct investment analyses and valuations of hotels.
• Develop and manage relationships with internal and external clients.

Skills

Passion for the industry

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tourism/hotel market trends awareness

Education

BA/BS/Bachelor's Degree in business or related field

MBA/MS/MA/Master's Degree is a plus

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Senior Analyst, Feasibility & Investment Analysis - EMEA (EUR015OF)

Job Description

Senior Analyst, Feasibility & Investment Analysis - EMEA (EUR015OF)

Location: Hilton - Regional Headquarters - Europe Maple Court, Central Park, Reeds Crescent Watford WD24 4QQ; and Innovation Hub, Dubai, UAE with moderate travel within Europe, Middle East and Africa.

What will I be doing?

As a Senior Analyst, Feasibility & Investment Analysis - EMEA you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Prepare financial forecasts for proposed hotels (40%)
• A typical proforma analysis includes a site/hotel evaluation from the viewpoint of its utility for operation as a hotel
• An analysis of the neighborhood/city/country
• Understanding hotel demand patterns
• Determining a competitive set for the proposed hotel and investigating new supply entering the market
• Projecting hotel demand and average daily rate
• Benchmarking costs against other Hilton properties, competitive benchmarks, and industry standards.

• Prepare financial analysis, forecasts and scenario assessments for existing assets [owned & leased] (15%)
• In addition to the market analysis and forecasting as outlined above, asset management projects require extensive analysis of the operational structure, financial performance and contract terms of a subject hotel as well as thorough assessment of the proposed scenarios (e.g. lease extensions, renovation options, sale vs hold scenarios).
• Considering the potentially high levels of investment by Hilton, these assignments require a high level of accuracy and sophistication.

• Perform investment analyses and valuations of hotels (15%)
• The proforma P&L serves as a basis for investment analyses and valuations, often of complex commercial terms.
• The investment analyses and valuations support the decision-making process of internal clients including Development, Real Estate, Finance, and Executive Management.
• Prepare various scenarios for deal structuring including “pros & cons” and recommendations.
• Prepare memos summarizing projections and valuations.
• Briefing internal clients and Executive Management on methodology and findings, as required.

• Supervision (5%)
• Oversight of junior colleagues’ work and assignments, client and project management relating to the group’s projects.
• Establish appropriate prioritization of projects and other administrative duties as required.

• Internal and External Client Relationship Development and Management (10%)
• Represent the department internally and externally while developing and maintaining constructive and cooperative working relationships.
• Communicate and co-operate with senior leadership within the organization.
• Attend departmental and external meetings pertinent to work assignments and address topics of analysis.
• Communicate the role and objectives of the F&IA function internally and externally.

• Supporting Activities (15%)
• Maintain and update sophisticated financial, supply-demand, and pro forma and impact models
• Active participation in specialist committee and/or business task force(s) and special projects
• Research and respond to information/special requests

• Additional Activities
• Prepare internal/external presentations, handle interaction and engagements with clients and third parties
• Help the line manager/team with occasional administrative tasks (e.g. setting-up internal meetings, organizing social events, taking meeting notes, etc.)
• Occasionally attend team meetings, internal meetings, and external events

• Organizational Relationships
• Directly reporting to Director, Feasibility & Investment Analysis - EMEA.
• No “dotted line” relationships but supporting supervision of entry-level and Intern positions within the group is required on a project-specific basis.

What are we looking for?

Specific Job Knowledge, Skill and Ability

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to perform the essential functions of the job:

• Passion for the industry and pro-active awareness of tourism/hotel/investment market trends
• Working knowledge and familiarity with geographic hotel markets in Europe and/or Middle East and/or Africa
• Committed to professional excellence, self-critical and driven to learn
• Inquisitive and analytical mindset, attention to detail and problem-solving oriented; ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience in and working knowledge of hotel operations and systems
• Conceptual/working knowledge of key hospitality disciplines (e.g. revenue management, distribution)
• Ability to work with and build financial spreadsheets (in Excel), format documents (Word), prepare PowerPoint presentations, and leverage other available tools
• Thorough understanding of valuation of real estate, hotel investment and/or financing
• Working knowledge of typical contract/legal structure in hospitality, i.e. franchise and management contracts, lease contracts, JV structures, etc.
• Ability to apply principles of corporate finance, solid knowledge of the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI)
• Timely and detailed coordination of individual and collective assignments, including active communication with stakeholders, and coaching/review of other team members involved
• Ability to collaborate, inspire and motivate other Team Members. Critically review, provide constructive feedback and critique analyses prepared by others

Required Qualifications

To fulfill this role successfully, you must possess the following minimum qualifications and experience:

• BA/BS/Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from business, real estate or hotel school
• Proven experience in hospitality consulting, asset management, feasibility and/or investment analysis function, or demonstrated ability to perform the requisite functions
• Proficient use of Excel (use, audit and modelling) and Microsoft Office generally
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Fluency in English; first-class communicator (with additional foreign language(s) a plus)

Preferred Qualifications

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• MBA/MS/MA/Master's Degree or equivalent from business, real estate or hotel school, and/or further education of hospitality and/or real estate investments related
• Hotel operations experience, exposure to hotel or non-hotel food & beverage operations
• Familiarity with the Luxury hotel industry

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!