Senior Analyst, Feasibility & Investment Analysis - EMEA Hilton Hotels

Prepare financial forecasts for proposed hotels (40%)

- A typical proforma analysis includes a site/hotel evaluation from the viewpoint of its utility for operation as a hotel

- An analysis of the neighborhood/city/country

- Understanding hotel demand patterns

- Determining a competitive set for the proposed hotel and investigating new supply entering the market

- Projecting hotel demand and average daily rate

- Benchmarking costs against other Hilton properties, competitive benchmarks, and industry standards.

Prepare financial analysis, forecasts and scenario assessments for existing assets [owned & leased] (15%)

- In addition to the market analysis and forecasting as outlined above, asset management projects require extensive analysis of the operational structure, financial performance and contract terms of a subject hotel as well as thorough assessment of the proposed scenarios (e.g. lease extensions, renovation options, sale vs hold scenarios).

- Considering the potentially high levels of investment by Hilton, these assignments require a high level of accuracy and sophistication.

Perform investment analyses and valuations of hotels (15%)

- The proforma P&L serves as a basis for investment analyses and valuations, often of complex commercial terms.

- The investment analyses and valuations support the decision-making process of our internal clients, including Development, Real Estate, Finance, and Executive Management.

- Prepare various scenarios for deal structuring including pros & cons and recommendations.

- Prepare memos summarizing projections and valuations.

- Briefing internal clients and Executive Management on methodology and findings, as required.

Supervision (5%)

- Oversight of junior colleagues work and assignments, client and project management relating to the group s projects.

- Establish appropriate prioritization of projects and other administrative duties as required.

Internal and External Client Relationship Development and Management (10%)

- Represent the department internally and externally while developing and maintaining constructive and cooperative working relationships.

- Communicate and co-operate with senior leadership within the organization.

- Attend departmental and external meetings pertinent to work assignments and address topics of analysis.

- Communicate the role and objectives of the F&IA function internally and externally.

Supporting Activities (15%)

- Maintain and update sophisticated financial, supply-demand, and pro forma and impact models

- Active participation in specialist committee and/or business task force(s) and special projects

- Research and respond to information/special requests

Additional Activities

- Prepare internal/external presentations, handle interaction and engagements with clients and third parties

- Help the line manager/team with occasional administrative tasks (e.g. setting-up internal meetings, organizing social events, taking meeting notes, etc.)

- Occasionally attend team meetings, internal meetings, and external events

Organizational Relationships

- Directly reporting to Director, Feasibility & Investment Analysis - EMEA.

- No dotted line relationships but supporting supervision of entry-level and Intern positions within the group is required on a project- specific basis.