Associate, Financial Planning and Analysis

Beckons; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Beckons is seeking an Associate, Financial Planning and Analysis to join the Corporate Finance & Strategy team in Denver. You will support budgeting, forecasting and strategic decision-making with a data-driven view of performance across Beckons’ luxury lodges worldwide.

This early-career opportunity emphasizes developing expertise in corporate finance, reporting, and modeling, with exposure to debt management and investor communications.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in commercial finance, FP&A or corporate finance.
• Degree in accounting, finance, business, economics, law, maths or related field.
• CPA qualification or in progress is highly regarded.
• Advanced Excel skills with large data sets; strong Word/PowerPoint.
• Strong communication and ability to present insights to finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Experience across multiple geographies/time zones; collaboration across teams.
• Hospitality/travel experience is a plus but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning for the Group.
• Support monthly P&L, cash flow and liquidity forecasting.
• Deliver budget vs. actual analysis with commentary on drivers, risks and opportunities.
• Assist in monthly management reporting, including Board/investor packs.
• Prepare deliverables for lenders, insurers and investors (covenant reporting).
• Support corporate finance activities, including debt management and funding analyses.
• Build and maintain financial models, including scenario modeling and ROI analysis.
• Collaborate with finance, operations and commercial teams for insights.
• Continuously improve financial reporting processes, tools and frameworks.

Skills

FP&A experience

Advanced Excel

Cross-functional

Stakeholder communication

Multi-geography

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

CPA (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Beckons is seeking an Associate, Financial Planning and Analysis to join our Corporate Finance & Strategy team in Denver. Reporting to the Vice President, Corporate Finance and Strategy, you will play a key role in financial planning, performance analysis and strategic decision-making across our global collection of luxury lodges.

Your work will directly support senior leadership, providing clear, data-informed perspectives on financial performance, investment opportunities and strategic priorities. This is an exciting opportunity for a high-performing finance professional in the early stages of their career, ready to step up and deepen their exposure to corporate finance within a world-class luxury hospitality and experiential travel brand.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes across the Group
• Supporting monthly P&L, cash flow and liquidity forecasting
• Delivering budget vs. actuals analysis with clear commentary on key drivers, risks and opportunities
• Assisting in the preparation of monthly management reporting, including Board and investor packs
• Preparing deliverables for lenders, insurers and investors, including covenant compliance reporting
• Supporting corporate finance activities, including debt management and funding-related analysis
• Building and maintaining financial models, including scenario modeling and ROI analysis
• Partnering with finance, operations and commercial teams to provide actionable insights
• Continuously improving financial reporting processes, tools and frameworks

About You

You are a commercially minded and analytical finance professional with a passion for turning numbers into insight that drives business decisions.

You will ideally have:

• 4+ years of experience in commercial finance, FP&A or corporate finance
• A tertiary degree in accounting, finance, business, economics, law, mathematics or a related field
• A background in audit, consulting or transaction services (preferred)
• CPA qualification, or working towards it (highly regarded)
• Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to build robust financial models and work with large data sets, plus strong Word and PowerPoint skills
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present insights to finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Experience working across multiple geographies and time zones, with the ability to collaborate effectively with teams and stakeholders in different countries
• High attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach
• Experience in hospitality or travel (a plus but not essential)

About Us

Beckons is built around journeys of discovery for curious travelers seeking deeper connection to place, culture, and the natural world. Through a growing collection of lodges in some of the world's most rare and remarkable destinations, the brand is guided by a regenerative approach to luxury travel, one that goes beyond sustainability to create positive, lasting impact for landscapes, wildlife, and the communities who call these places home.

The Beckons collection includes five award-winning properties in Australia, Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island, Longitude 131° at Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa, Capella Lodge on Lord Howe Island, Silky Oaks Lodge at the Daintree Rainforest, The Louise in the Barossa Valley, while across the Tasman Sea in New Zealand lies the century-young Huka Lodge in Taupō. In the Americas: Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge, Tierra Atacama and Tierra Patagonia in Chile.