Sr. Financial Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Financial Analyst to support strategic and operational finance activities for a hospitality-focused organization in Austin, Texas. This Long-term Contract position will play a key role in guiding budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis across multiple lines of business while delivering insights that inform leadership decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical depth, financial modeling expertise, and the ability to translate complex data into clear recommendations for cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities:
• Direct the budgeting cycle, rolling forecasts, and long-range planning efforts for diverse business segments, including lodging, dining, and resort-related operations.
• Evaluate financial and operating results by examining trends in revenue, pricing, occupancy, RevPAR, and other core business indicators, then recommend actions to improve outcomes.
• Produce recurring financial summaries and executive-level reporting packages that highlight results, emerging trends, and implications for commercial planning.
• Perform detailed variance reviews to uncover drivers of performance, flag financial risks, and identify opportunities in partnership with operational leadership.
• Assess capital investments and expansion-related initiatives by modeling potential returns and clearly explaining financial considerations to non-finance teams.
• Contribute to stronger financial processes by supporting enhancements to reporting tools, finance systems, and internal control practices.
• Monitor market conditions and hospitality industry benchmarks to provide competitive context and support informed business decisions.
• Deliver ad hoc analysis and data-driven insights to help leadership respond to changing business needs and priorities.• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a closely related discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in financial analysis, with prior exposure to hospitality, hotel, resort, or travel environments preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills with demonstrated ability to build financial models, analyze scenarios, and interpret large data sets.
• Hands-on experience with variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial reporting.
• Familiarity with enterprise finance platforms and business intelligence tools such as Oracle NetSuite, Microsoft D365, Power BI, or Tableau is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of hospitality performance measures and the operational factors that influence financial results.
• Clear communication and presentation skills, with the ability to work effectively across finance and operational teams.
• Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines, stay organized, and deliver accurate work in a fast-paced setting.