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Ryman Hospitality Properties

Director Financial Planning & Analysis - Asset Management

Ryman Hospitality Properties, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247

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Director Financial Planning & Analysis - Asset Management

As Director of Financial Planning & Analysis for Asset Management, you will lead the financial planning, analysis, and reporting processes for the company's hotel portfolio. You will serve as a trusted financial advisor, translating complex data into strategic recommendations that influence key business decisions. Partnering closely with the Asset Management team, you will develop and maintain core financial models and reporting that support quarterly earnings releases, Board of Directors meetings, and investment/acquisition evaluations. In this strategic role, you will identify performance trends and opportunities, providing actionable insights to both corporate and property leadership to drive exceptional results. This position requires frequent interaction with senior leadership, including VP, SVP, and C-suite executives, demanding excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Position based in Nashville, TN with periodic travel required to managed assets. Reports to Senior Vice President of Asset Management with Ryman Hospitality Properties. Analyze hotel financial and operational data across key departments (e.g. Rooms, F&B, overhead, etc.) to identify performance trends and recommend improvement opportunities. Manage forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis while ensuring accuracy in the integration of hotel-level and corporate-level financial data. Direct and support the establishment of business plans, budgets and forecasts for all managed assets. Lead on-property teams in addressing financial challenges and ensure delivery of projected results through direct accountability measures. Review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and conduct variance and key metrics analysis to understand performance drivers and address challenges. Assist with monthly forecasting and annual budget/LRP processes. Partner with corporate accounting to ensure accurate financial reporting and provide analytical support for quarterly earnings releases. Maintain financial models and reports for managed assets, including forecast summaries, Marriott financial reports, labor reporting, and management fee analysis. Act as internal consultant on ad-hoc projects and create presentations for various stakeholders. Coordinate ESG planning for managed assets and support annual ESG publication, ensuring they are appropriate, robust, and accurate. Work with third-party consultants and internal company resources to publish the annual ESG report. Assist in the creation of presentations that support monthly operating reviews with the properties, Board of Director meetings, and ad-hoc meetings that support key initiatives at the properties. Support leadership with comprehensive due diligence for potential acquisitions, dispositions, and investment opportunities, including financial modeling, market analysis, and risk assessment. Evaluate investment opportunities and provide strategic recommendations to support portfolio growth and optimization decisions On a periodic and on-going basis, review previously completed ROI projects and track results compared to pro-forma expectations; communicate opportunities, as needed. Support asset management leadership, including the SVP and EVP/COO with ad-hoc financial and capital reporting, as needed. Provide updates through daily, weekly, and monthly communication as needed. Communicate financial results and reporting to company's executive leadership. Lead and develop the FP&A team, including hiring and training at least one Financial Analyst. Perform other duties as assigned. Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or related field required MBA or related advanced degree preferred Experience

8+ years' experience in financial analysis and strategic planning required Hospitality/hotel analytical experience preferred Real estate investment exposure a plus Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills required Innovative strategic thinking capabilities to diagnose and resolve complex problems Strong quantitative and technical skills with advanced data analysis capabilities Must be able to present information and communicate effectively with senior management, employees and consultants at all levels Proficient in Microsoft Office with expert-level Excel and PowerPoint skills Seniority level

Director Employment type

Full-time Job function

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