Manager of Cash Flow and Capital

The Manager of FP&A is an integral role in the Strategic Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting process and will be responsible for providing support to Senior Leadership. This role will own the coordination and preparation of the forecasted Cash Flow and Capital Planning including meeting with leadership and key stakeholders to understand the long-term organizational implications. Further, this role will involve preparing necessary financial reporting on a weekly/monthly/quarterly and annual basis. This individual will assist in analyzing financial statements and results to be communicated to internal and external leadership. They will assist in preparing analyses and standard reports to Finance management as well as various corporate groups (Internal Reporting, External Reporting and Investor Relations). What You’ll Do Coordination and preparation of the forecasted cash flow model. Assist in the preparation of monthly/quarterly reporting deliverables to finance management and Executive Committee including CFO and CEO Monthly Package Reporting. Manage the preparation of monthly interest expense forecasts, foreign exchange analysis, and balance sheet FX exposure assessments. Coordinating Finance Business Review process with regards to coordinating meetings and maintaining documentation. Lead and coordinate SPAR financial aggregation and work with project managers and business partners to facilitate business case development. Track project financial readouts and ensure capital forecast is tracking towards expectations. Preparation of ad hoc analysis ranging from collection analysis to operating statistics. Directly manage and mentor two analysts, providing guidance, performance feedback, and opportunities for professional development. Oversee the day-to-day tasks of the senior analysts, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, data analysis, and adherence to deadlines. Foster a collaborative work environment, encouraging the senior analysts to contribute ideas and actively participate in team projects and strategic discussions. Conduct regular variance analysis, identifying and explaining deviations between actual results and forecasts. Own and maintain the free cash flow forecast for a publicly traded company, targeting forecast accuracy Maintain the enterprise capital forecast and prepare materials for bi‑weekly capital reviews, supporting investment decisions across the annual capital deployment Support month‑end close and reporting reconciliations, providing audit documentation and analysis that contributes to timely close cycles Prepare the monthly interest expense forecast for corporate debt, including FX impact analysis and balance sheet FX exposure assessment Track and forecast available cash for deployment in share repurchase, dividends, and M&A Monitor and report on key industry competitors, synthesizing financial and strategic insights for WHR senior leadership to inform benchmarking, capital strategy, and long‑term planning. What Will Make You Successful Ability to work under pressure and at a fast pace while not sacrificing accuracy. Capability to meet tight deadlines set by corporate and department heads. Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to adapt to changing requests and be able to prioritize work. Capability to work and complete tasks without continuous supervision. Demonstrated expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting Proven ability to analyze and interpret financial data, providing actionable insights to drive revenue growth and cost optimization within the hospitality sector. Strong leadership skills, with a track record of managing cross-functional teams and collaborating with operations, sales, and marketing to align financial strategies with overall business objectives. Required Qualifications/Experience Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field is required; an MBA or professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, or CFA are highly preferred. 3-4 years’ progressive experience in financial planning and analysis Proven track record of leading financial initiatives and contributing to strategic business decisions within a capital-intensive, customer-focused environment. Extensive experience with financial systems and tools, including ERP platforms like Oracle or Hyperion, and advanced Excel skills for complex financial modeling and data analysis. Experience in collaborating with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to drive financial performance, with the ability to present financial insights to both financial and non-financial stakeholders. #J-18808-Ljbffr Foster McKay