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1d ago

Financial Planning and Analysis Senior Analyst

WLS Corporate, IN Merrillville, IN

Merrillville, IN

1d ago

Full time Accounting Analytical Skills Budget Management

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Job Description

In this hybrid role at WLS Corporate in Merrillville, IN, the Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst supports hotel and corporate profitability through budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and technical support for IBM Planning Analytics (TM1).

Role Overview

The position partners with corporate and hotel teams to run key planning cycles, deliver monthly and ad-hoc reporting for senior leadership, and improve planning workflows and reporting tools. The role also supports budgeting activities for both established hotels and preopening efforts, while maintaining and enhancing TM1 and BI reporting assets.

Key Responsibilities

Support the annual budget and monthly long-range forecast (LRF) by preparing data and schedules and completing variance analysis to ensure accuracy and timeliness
Maintain the forecast and budget calendars, communicate deadlines to stakeholders, and support planning and execution of the annual budget calendar
Track forecast submissions, follow up with hotel teams on outstanding items, and share forecast updates according to established schedules
Maintain budget reports and templates, assist with budget reviews and corrections, and prepare budget reports and submissions within required timeframes
Produce monthly, annual, and ad-hoc reporting for ownership groups and senior leadership, including financial statement analysis and summarizing findings and recommendations
Assist with benchmarking asset-level performance against internal portfolio standards and external hospitality industry data, and surface performance opportunities to the FP&A team
Support capital budget activities as needed
Assist with preopening budgets by updating the budget in TM1 once approved and participating in openings calls as needed
Support stub budget preparation for new openings, including helping GMs preload relevant budget data and preparing key stub budget reports
Prepare presentation materials as needed
Use IBM Planning Analytics (TM1) daily, learn system navigation and troubleshooting, and assist with cube, dimension, and TurboIntegrator updates under system administrator guidance
Maintain and update TM1 reports, including rolling reports forward for a new year, and help build or enhance reports
Build and update dashboards and data visualizations in Power BI and/or Tableau with guidance from BI and IT
Support user training and onboarding for Planning Analytics users across the portfolio
Respond to routine GM/RVP inquiries about reports in a timely manner and escalate complex questions to the Director of FP&A
Flag evolving business requirements to the FP&A team and help develop solutions
Assist with evaluating and piloting AI-powered workflows (including anomaly detection, automated variance narratives, and scenario modeling) while following team best practices for responsible AI use
Support the portfolio workforce management (WFM) platform and monthly performance-to-standard analysis, including preparing trend summaries and flagging savings opportunities prior to sharing with RVPs, GMs, and key stakeholders
Support hotel leaders with routine budget-related questions and escalate more complex questions as needed
Recommend improvements to processes, reports, or systems to add value to the organization
Communicate clearly with hotel leaders and support the FP&A team in executing key strategic plans

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Hospitality, or a related field
1+ years of FP&A, accounting, or finance experience
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and all Microsoft Office applications
Technical aptitude with computer systems; hands-on experience with IBM Planning Analytics (TM1) preferred
Working knowledge of Power BI and/or Tableau, including dashboard development
Understanding of accounting principles; knowledge of hotel financial statements (USALI) and hospitality financial operations preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Familiarity with AI tools such as Claude or similar platforms is a plus
High attention to detail, integrity, and ability to maintain confidentiality

Technologies

IBM Planning Analytics (TM1)
Power BI
Tableau
TurboIntegrator
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office
AI tools (such as Claude)
Workforce management (WFM) platform

Working Conditions

Hybrid schedule with 3 days in the Corporate office per week
Desk-based analytical work combined with hands-on systems support activity
Periodic travel may be required to support openings, system deployments, or critical initiatives

Benefits

Benefits starting day 1
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Paid parental leave
DailyPay, get paid when you need it
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k) with company match
Paid time off (PTO) with rollover
Complimentary wellness tools
Unlimited employee referral bonuses
Leadership development & tuition reimbursement
Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and travel
Growth opportunities across multiple hotel properties

Competencies

Customer Orientation
Managing Work
Building Partnerships
Work Standards
Planning & Organizing
Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills

Location

Merrillville, IN 46410 (hybrid)

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18d ago

Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

White Lodging Merrillville, IN

Merrillville, IN

18d ago

Full time Manager Analytical Skills Budget Management

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Job Description

The Financial Planning and Analysis Manager will join White Lodging’s FP&A team to support both hotel and corporate profitability through budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and technical administration of IBM Planning Analytics (TM1). This is a hybrid role based in Merrillville, Indiana, with three in-office days per week.

Role Responsibilities

Support the annual budget and monthly long-range forecast (LRF) processes by maintaining accuracy, meeting timelines, and delivering meaningful variance analysis.
Maintain forecast and budget calendars; coordinate with relevant parties to assist the Director and VP of FP&A with annual budget calendar planning and execution.
Provide timely updates to owners and key stakeholders regarding forecast changes according to established schedules, while maintaining strong communication around forecast submissions.
Maintain budget reports and templates; participate in budget reviews and corrections; prepare budget reports and submissions within required timeframes.
Complete monthly, annual, and ad-hoc reporting for ownership groups and senior leadership, including financial statement analysis and translating insights into clear operational recommendations.
Benchmark asset-level financial performance against internal portfolio standards and external hospitality industry data; identify performance opportunities and collaborate with key stakeholders on solutions.
Assist with the capital budget process as needed.
Support preopening budgets, including updating approved budgets in TM1 and participating in openings calls as needed.
Support stub budget preparation for new openings, including helping GMs preload budget data and preparing key stub budget reports.
Assist with preparation of presentation materials as needed.
Serve as backup administrator of IBM Planning Analytics (TM1), including navigation, troubleshooting, and reprogramming as needed (cubes, dimensions, and TurboIntegrator processes).
Maintain and update TM1 reporting, including rolling reports forward for a new year; create new reporting or enhance legacy reporting to improve the value of business reports.
Develop dashboards and data visualizations in Power BI and/or Tableau in partnership with BI and IT to build scalable solutions.
Support user training and onboarding for Planning Analytics users across the portfolio.
Respond to GM and RVP inquiries about reports in a timely manner.
Proactively identify and develop strategies to address evolving business requirements.
Evaluate and pilot AI-powered workflows (including anomaly detection, automated variance narratives, and scenario modeling) and follow team best practices for responsible AI use.
Support administration of the portfolio workforce management (WFM) platform and monthly performance-to-standard analyses; communicate trends, savings opportunities, and corrective actions to RVPs, GMs, and key stakeholders.
Support hotel leaders with budget-related questions as needed and appropriate, and assist RVPs and GMs with requests when required.
Initiate proposals for improvements and enhancements to processes, reports, or systems, focusing on adding value to the organization.
Communicate effectively with hotel and key leadership and help execute key strategic plans.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Hospitality, or a related field.
3+ years of FP&A, accounting, or finance experience.
Experience with IBM Planning Analytics (TM1) or a comparable planning system.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong use of all Microsoft Office applications.
Technical aptitude with computer systems; hands-on experience with IBM Planning Analytics (TM1) preferred.
Proficiency in Power BI and/or Tableau, including dashboard development.
Strong understanding of accounting principles, hotel financial statements (USALI), and hospitality financial operations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
High attention to detail, integrity, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in hospitality finance, hotel operations, or multi-site distributed operational environments.
Excel VBA experience.
Experience building financial dashboards in Power BI and/or Tableau.
Experience with workforce management systems and labor planning.
Familiarity with AI-assisted forecasting or automation tools.

Technologies

IBM Planning Analytics (TM1)
TurboIntegrator
Power BI
Tableau
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office
Claude

Work Location and Schedule

Hybrid schedule in Merrillville, Indiana with 3 days per week in the corporate office.
Combination of desk-based analytical work and hands-on systems administration activity.
Periodic travel may be required to support openings, system deployments, or critical initiatives.

Benefits

Benefits starting day 1
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Paid parental leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k) with company match
Paid time off (PTO) with rollover
Complimentary wellness tools
Unlimited employee referral bonuses
Leadership development and tuition reimbursement
Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and travel
Growth opportunities across multiple hotel properties

Competencies

Creating a Service Reputation
Inspiring Excellence
Guiding Team Success
Building Talent
Driving Execution
Strategic Planning

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