Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Choice Hotels; North Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 112,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic FP&A Manager to join their Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis team. In this pivotal role, you will partner with various brand segments to drive financial excellence and deliver strategic insights that influence business decisions. You will leverage your financial expertise to oversee planning processes, develop advanced financial models, and collaborate cross-functionally to tackle complex challenges. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a company that values innovation and growth, all while working in a state-of-the-art corporate headquarters in North Bethesda, MD.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time-off for holidays and personal leave

Financial benefits for retirement

Employee recognition programs

Discounts at Choice Hotels worldwide

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in financial planning & analysis or consulting.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel with ability to build complex models.

Responsibilities

• Drive financial excellence and oversee planning and performance metrics.
• Develop advanced financial models to inform strategic decisions.

Skills

Financial Planning & Analysis

Microsoft Excel

Financial Modeling

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics

Tools

Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP

Oracle Smart View

Job description

Who are we looking for?

Choice Hotels, one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, has an exciting new opportunity for a Manager in the Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) organization. The FP&A team at Choice Hotels partners with leadership to drive critical decisions, maximize profitability, and support long-term growth. As a key member of our FP&A team, you will serve as a trusted finance partner to leaders across the Brand Segment organizations, delivering essential financial and strategic insights.

Do you want to make a meaningful impact by applying your strategic and financial expertise to some of the most well-known brands in hospitality? We invite you to apply today for our FP&A Manager role today and #MakeItYourChoice.

Your Responsibilities

1. Be a strategic partner to Choice’s Brand Segment Organizations, including the Upscale, Midscale/Economy, and Extended Stay segments, as well as the Franchise Development and Franchisee Onboarding organizations.
2. Drive financial excellence for your areas by overseeing planning, performance, headcount, and key business metrics.
3. Lead critical processes, including annual and long-term planning, as well as monthly financial and KPI reviews with leadership.
4. Develop and maintain advanced financial models to assess performance, identify opportunities, and inform strategic decision-making.
5. Collaborate cross-functionally as a financial and strategic expert, tackling complex challenges and delivering actionable insights to leadership and the broader FP&A team.
6. Turn strategy into action, partnering with business leaders to translate long-term strategies into an operational long-range plan.
7. Model and analyze performance scenarios to proactively identify risks and opportunities.

Your Experience, Skills & Competencies

1. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or equivalent experience in a related role.
2. 4+ years’ experience in financial planning & analysis, corporate finance, or consulting with progressive responsibility and ability to drive performance.
3. Hospitality experience or understanding of the Franchising business model is a plus.
4. Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel with ability to build complex models.
5. Experience with the Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP system and/or Oracle Smart View is a plus.
6. Experience with financial modeling and/or data-driven decision-making.
7. Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
8. Self-motivated to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
9. Deals well with ambiguity.
10. Results-oriented with a strong sense of ownership.
11. Experience managing projects cross-functionally with various stakeholders.

Your Team

This is an individual contributor role that will report to the Senior Manager, FP&A. You will have 2 peer teammates and collaborate with cross functional departments on a regular basis.

Your Work Location

As our FP&A Manager, you will be based in our beautiful, state-of-the-art worldwide corporate headquarters in North Bethesda, MD. Less than 15 miles from Washington, DC, we’re located one block away from the North Bethesda Metro station, with service on the Red Line and the MARC Brunswick line, easy access to I-270, and plenty of free parking provided by Choice Hotels.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $112,000 to $120,000 annually. In addition to the annual salary, this role is eligible for an annual bonus based on the terms of Choice's Management Incentive Plan (MIP).

The pay range listed is for this position and is what Choice Hotels reasonably expects to pay. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.

Choice prioritizes our associate wellbeing by offering a comprehensive benefits program that is both competitive and flexible to help you achieve your well-being goals - here are just a few:

1. Competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
2. Leave and paid time-off for holidays, vacation, personal, family, volunteer, sick, jury duty, bereavement, military, and religious observance.
3. Financial benefits for retirement and health savings.
4. Employee recognition programs.
5. Discounts at Choice Hotels worldwide.

About Choice

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. With nearly 7,500 hotels, representing nearly 630,000 rooms, in 46 countries and territories, with a range of high-quality lodging options from limited service to full-service hotels in the upper upscale, upper mid-scale, midscale, extended-stay, and economy segments. We’re the hotel company for those who choose to bet on themselves – the underdog, the dreamer, the entrepreneur – because that’s who we are, too.

At Choice, we are united by the simple belief that tomorrow will be even better than today – for associates, our company, and our franchisees. At our worldwide corporate headquarters in North Bethesda, MD and St. Louis Park, MN as well as our technology center in Scottsdale, AZ, and through our associates around the globe, every voice is heard, and every idea is listened to, no matter what area of the company they come from. We are united in supporting the entrepreneurial dreams of our more than 18,000 franchise owners, which propels us forward – giving our work at Choice a purpose larger than our business.

*** PLEASE NOTE: This role is not eligible for sponsorship ***

Ability to model Choice’s Cultural Values: Welcome and Respect Everyone, Be Bold, Be Quick, Listen, Be Curious and Show Integrity.