Investment Analyst

Huzzle; Tlaquepaque; Híbrido; MXN 550.000 - 950.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long term disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Parental leave (4–12 weeks)

Descripción de la vacante

IBM seeks an FP&A Financial Analyst in Guadalajara, operating in a hybrid capacity. You will manage financial planning, analysis, budgeting, and reporting, partnering with global teams to drive capital strategies.

You will lead forecasting cycles, develop proformas, and support management with actionable insights to optimize ROI and long-term planning in a dynamic technology environment.

Formación

• The ideal candidate will have 1.5 to 3 years of experience in FP&A and accounting processes.
• Foundational knowledge of financial and accounting analysis to support business unit decision‑making, along with a basic understanding of GAAP, tax regulations, and internal control requirements.
• Familiarity with spreadsheets and databases, with proficiency in Excel and related tools.
• Good English level is required, and the position is based in Guadalajara with hybrid work mode.

Responsabilidades

• Leads and advises on the most crucial business initiatives, leading several analysts across sub‑functions within finance and across geographies/organizations.
• Supports the business in ensuring that capital strategies are operationally supported and strategically focused to secure the greatest return on investment for the global company.
• Performs highly complex financial analysis for a financial function or business, utilizing a unique understanding of the business to achieve objectives effectively.
• Collaborates with business leaders to guide and influence long‑term and strategic decision‑making.
• Drives process improvements and policy development initiatives that impact the function globally.
• Provides information and counsel in the areas of controls, budgeting, and planning, return on investment decisions, and the development of overall business plans and strategies.
• Represents the business unit during cross‑regional or cross‑functional planning processes.
• Contributes innovative ideas and may lead large cross‑functional teams, exercising independent judgment to solve unique and complex problems impacting the business.
• Acts as a functional manager within area of expertise, developing strategy and setting functional policy and direction.
• Provides mentorship and guidance to lower‑level employees, thus ensuring the realization of operational and strategic plans.

Conocimientos

FP&A

Accounting processes

Forecasting

Budgeting

Excel

SAP

GAAP

English

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Four-year or Graduate Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or related discipline

Herramientas

SAP Applications

Descripción del empleo

Role Purpose

Participate in feasibility and investment analysis for real estate development projects. With direction from project manager or director, conduct financial modeling, market research, and analysis of comparable asset performance. Coordinate with corporate Operations, Technical Services, Brand Management, Tax, Legal, and Finance Departments to ensure all issues relevant to development projects are properly identified, analyzed, and documented in the Company's capital papers.

Key Accountabilities

• Financial Modeling/Investment Analysis - Participate in financial modeling to include NPV, IRR, and earnings impact, by using proforma developed for Subject, proposed deal terms provided by VP of Development, and input as appropriate from Technical Services, Tax, and Financial Reporting teams. Review findings with Director or project manager to determine financial viability of project, and assist in developing proposed enhancements/modifications to deal terms to make each project meet the Company's returns requirements. Revise modeling/analysis/proposal, as necessary, throughout negotiations of deal terms.
• Market Feasibility Analysis - Participate in determining competitive set for hotel being analyzed ("Subject") by reviewing existing supply in market place and identifying competitive assets. Obtain historical occupancy and ADR performance for the competitive set from Smith Travel Research and counterparts at other lodging companies. Determine positioning of the Subject within competitive set, review historical supply and demand growth patterns for the competitive set, and identify any known additions to supply in the market. Project occupancy and ADR for the Subject and determine viability of the Subject within the market. Review analysis and findings with VP of Operations and VP of Development to obtain consensus on market feasibility. Projects include small or relatively simple competitive sets.
• Writing Capital Approval Papers - If the Company decides to pursue the project, participate in writing portions of the necessary approval papers for the Americas Operating Committee and the Executive Committee as directed (approval papers have historically ranged from 5 - 50 pages depending upon the size of the Company's investment, and include a description of the project, the dynamics of the competitive market, competitive properties, proposed positioning of the Subject, deal structure, S.W.O.T. analysis, and financial implications to the Company).
• Developing Proforma Income Statements - Obtain historical P&L (profit and loss) statements for comparable assets from within the Company's estate, or from outside consultants. Review performance of competitive assets and similarities/dissimilarities between competitive assets and the Subject. Utilize most comparable key performance metrics from P&L statements analyzed and occupancy/ADR projections developed during market feasibility analysis to develop proforma P&L for the Subject. Review findings and support with VP of Operations and VP of Business Development, and develop consensus on the Subject's projected performance.
• Market/Industry Research - Consult with industry contacts (e.g., consultants, real estate brokers, counterparts at other major lodging companies, etc.) and review industry publications/forecasts to remain knowledgeable of general market/industry trends and to facilitate market/industry research. Provide findings to project manager or director and internal clients to facilitate understanding of competitive fee structures for business segments (e.g., timeshare branding, etc.) which are new to the Company. In addition, provide a framework on the direction of industry trends and performance to assist in projecting hotel performance.
• Ad Hoc Investment Analysis Projects - May assist the Director of Investment Analysis or project manager with review of financial analysis conducted within other areas of the Finance Department. Assistance may include providing guidance to Finance Department on financial modeling and the Company's analysis policies or conducting financial analysis for non-hotel specific projects such as the Company's franchise development plan.

Key Skills & Experiences

Education -

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Hotel Management, or a relevant field of work, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.

Experience

• 1-3 years progressive work-related experience in financial analysis, forecasting, statistical analysis, data mining and interpretation, or similar, with demonstrated understanding of multiple disciplines/processes related to the position.

Technical skills and Knowledge -

• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills for the purpose of providing information to clients, vendors and/or staff. Must be able to work effectively with senior managers, possess strong relationship management skills, and well-developed negotiating and persuading abilities.
• Demonstrated financial and business analysis skills, and demonstrated ability to analyze operating, forecast, and budget information. Demonstrated ability to use the results of analysis to make effective strategic decisions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial statements, financial principles and the ability to convert them to use in the hotel industry.
• Demonstrated PeopleSoft, Hyperion, or similar computer system experience preferred.
• Highly proactive and flexible competency levels with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks/projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the relevant labor market, economic conditions, and industry trends. Demonstrated ability to analyze these factors and draw logical conclusions.
• Demonstrated ability to use statistical mining software and related programs, as well as to generate documents or reports in EXCEL, Word and PowerPoint.

Hybrid position note: this is a hybrid position and requires going to the Guadalajara office 3-4 times per week.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Introduction

As part of our expansive IBM team, you will be collaborating with over 60 FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) analysts, working for a premier entity in the semiconductor sector that anticipates robust double‑digit growth over the forthcoming five years. In this role, you will be an integral member of our client's finance and operations team, contributing to a variety of vital processes including expenditure control, capital expenditure management, manufacturing and inventory budgeting and forecasting, revenue and cost analysis, and more.

You will be joining a Center of Excellence that fosters your professional development, encourages teamwork and collaboration, and champions continuous process enhancement and innovation.

By becoming part of this team, you will cultivate key competencies such as enhanced communication skills, derived from regular interactions with the supported business. The dynamic nature of serving a rapidly expanding client will present you with complex scenarios, thereby sharpening your problem‑solving acumen and stress management techniques. Your daily engagement with diverse stakeholders will bolster your teamwork abilities, ultimately propelling you towards becoming a high‑performing and influential financial analyst.

Your role and responsibilities

As a key member of the financial team, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining accounting and financial systems, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in data processing. Your duties will include downloading and uploading financial data, setting up systems and templates in SAP, and performing system maintenance, including tie‑outs. You will develop essential financial reporting, support forecasting, budgeting, and closing cycles, and conduct thorough data analyses to assist in periodic financial and operational reviews. Additionally, you will play a vital role in the financial planning process at the department level, contributing to budgets, forecasts, capital planning, and long‑term financial strategies. Your responsibilities will also encompass performing gap analyses, calculating capex and depreciation expenses, collecting necessary financial information from various internal stakeholders, and preparing, documenting, and recording journal entries in alignment with accounting policies.

Required technical and professional expertise

• The ideal candidate will have 1.5 to 3 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and accounting processes, including exposure to forecasting and budgeting within a company's P&L.
• They should have foundational knowledge of financial and accounting analysis to support business unit decision‑making, along with a basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), tax regulations, and internal control requirements.
• Familiarity with spreadsheets and databases is important, with proficiency in Excel and office management tools being a plus.
• The role calls for analytical thinking, problem‑solving skills, and adaptability to new challenges.
• Candidates should be able to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team setting and managing deadlines.
• A good English level is required, and the position is based in Guadalajara, operating in a hybrid work mode.

Preferred technical and professional experience

Financial Systems

Financial Sciences

Financial Accounting

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Technology and innovation organization FP&A Financial Analyst

Description -

Job Summary

This role is responsible for leading and advising on critical business initiatives, overseeing analysts across finance sub‑functions and geographies/organizations. The role is responsible for driving financial management by analyzing, reporting, and reconciling financial and operational results. The role drives process improvements, provides expert counsel, represents the business unit/organization, and mentors lower‑level employees, contributing to operational and strategic success.

Responsibilities

• Leads and advises on the most crucial business initiatives, leading several analysts across sub‑functions within finance and across geographies/organizations.
• Supports the business in ensuring that capital strategies are operationally supported and strategically focused to secure the greatest return on investment for the global company.
• Performs highly complex financial analysis for a financial function or business, utilizing a unique understanding of the business to achieve objectives effectively.
• Collaborates with business leaders to guide and influence long‑term and strategic decision‑making.
• Drives process improvements and policy development initiatives that impact the function globally.
• Provides information and counsel in the areas of controls, budgeting, and planning, return on investment decisions, and the development of overall business plans and strategies.
• Represents the business unit during cross‑regional or cross‑functional planning processes.
• Contributes innovative ideas and may lead large cross‑functional teams, exercising independent judgment to solve unique and complex problems impacting the business.
• Acts as a functional manager within area of expertise, developing strategy and setting functional policy and direction.
• Provides mentorship and guidance to lower‑level employees, thus ensuring the realization of operational and strategic plans.

Education & Experience Recommended

• Four‑year or Graduate Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.
• Typically has 10+ years of work experience, preferably in financial management, internal audit, accounting, or a related field.

Preferred Certifications

• Certified Financial Analyst (CFA)

Knowledge & Skills

• Accounting
• Auditing
• Automation
• Corporate Finance
• Data Analysis
• Economics
• Finance
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Modeling
• Financial Planning
• Financial Services
• Financial Statements
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Internal Controls
• Investments
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Process Improvement
• Profit And Loss (P&L) Management
• SAP Applications
• Variance Analysis

Cross‑Org Skills

• Effective Communication
• Results Orientation
• Learning Agility
• Digital Fluency
• Customer Centricity

Impact & Scope

• Impacts large functions and leads large, cross‑division functional teams or projects.

Complexity

• Provides highly innovative solutions to complex problems within established policy.

**Disclaimer**

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.

The pay range for this role is **$105,050** to **$161,800** USD annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long term/short term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Generous time off policies, including;
• 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
• 11 paid holidays
• Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave (US benefits overview ( )

HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:

Job - Finance

Schedule - Full time

Shift - No shift premium (Mexico)

Travel - Not Specified

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