Senior Manager Finance Performance Analysis EMEA

Senior Manager Finance Performance Analysis EMEA (EUR015OZ) at Hilton. This role is based at Hilton - Regional Headquarters - Europe, Maple Court, Central Park, Reeds Crescent, Watford WD24 4QQ.

About Hilton

Hilton is one of the largest and fastest growing hospitality companies in the world, with more than 8,000 properties and 1,500,000+ rooms in 140+ countries and territories. We operate a portfolio of 24 world-class brands and have a loyalty program with over 100 million members (Hilton Honors).

Position Statement

The Senior Finance Manager within the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team leads the development and implementation of advanced financial models and business analytics to support strategic decision-making. The candidate will be a fully qualified finance professional with a proven track record in FP&A, exceptional business modelling skills, and demonstrated expertise in Power BI. The role involves collaborating with executive leadership, functional business partners, and wider finance teams to provide actionable insights, enhance financial performance, and foster a data-driven decision-making culture.

Financial Planning & Analysis:

• Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and objectives.
• Deliver in-depth variance analysis and present clear explanations of financial results to executive management.
• Design and implement best practices in FP&A operations, driving process improvements and standardization across the business.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, statutory, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage EMEA management fee control process, and oversee the development and maintenance of the scorecard process to track and evaluate performance metrics across EMEA.

Business Modelling & Analysis:

• Develop, refine and maintain advanced business models to support complex scenario analysis and strategic initiatives (e.g., market expansion, long-term modelling) to assess risks and identify value drivers.
• Partner with commercial and operational teams to model business cases, evaluate investment opportunities, and assess financial feasibility.
• Leverage data analytics to identify trends and opportunities for performance improvement, cost optimization, and revenue growth.
• Continuously enhance and stress-test models to reflect changing business needs and external market conditions.
• Train and mentor junior team members in business modelling best practices and analytical techniques.

Power BI & Data Visualization:

• Design, develop, and deploy Power BI dashboards and interactive visual reports to deliver KPIs and actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Integrate disparate data sources and ensure data integrity for robust, real-time analytics.
• Champion the adoption of Power BI and other data analytics tools across the finance function and wider business.
• Offer training and support to colleagues in the effective use of Power BI and AI for financial analysis and reporting.
• Stay abreast of developments in Power BI, AI and related technologies, proposing enhancements to maximize value from data.

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior management, offering data-driven recommendations for strategic and operational decision-making.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing FP&A team, fostering a continuous improvement mindset and commitment to excellence.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with commercial and operational teams to understand key business drivers and ensure alignment of financial plans.
• Present financial information and business cases to a range of audiences.
• Contribute to ad hoc projects and initiatives as required by the business.

What are we looking for?

Applicants should ideally be qualified with a proven background in FP&A / commercial finance and a willingness to embrace new technology, drive change, and contribute to the team with new initiatives and ideas.

Required Qualifications

• Professional Qualification: preferably a fully qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent).
• Experience: significant experience in finance, with at least 3 years in a senior FP&A or similar analytical role.
• Business Modelling: demonstrated expertise in building, validating, and optimizing complex financial models.
• Power BI: advanced proficiency in Power BI, including data modelling, DAX, and dashboard design; experience integrating with various data sources.
• Analytical Skills: exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with keen attention to detail and accuracy.
• Technical Skills: strong command of Excel.
• Business Acumen: understanding of business operations, value drivers, and the strategic implications of financial decisions.
• Communication: excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information to non-financial audiences.
• Leadership: proven leadership skills, with experience managing or mentoring small teams and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Project Management: strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a global or matrixed organisation, ideally within a dynamic, high-growth industry.
• Exposure to advanced analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, Alteryx) and automation technologies (e.g., RPA, AI, Power Apps).
• Track record of driving process improvement and change management initiatives within the finance function.
• Passion for developing talent and contributing to a positive team culture.