Hospitality Financial Analyst

About Harwood International: 

Harwood International is a globally recognized real estate firm with developments in Dallas, Geneva, and Paris. Known for its commitment to outstanding design, prime locations, and superior quality, the company creates immersive spaces that blend luxury with cultural experiences. Harwood International is especially acclaimed for transforming Uptown Dallas into the vibrant Harwood District—a dynamic, park-like setting featuring world-class dining, upscale office spaces, and luxury residences. With a dedication to innovation and artistry, Harwood International continues to shape premier real estate destinations worldwide.

The Hospitality Financial Analyst will provide analytical support for Harwood’s multi-year financial modeling and strategic planning, with a focus on hotel and hospitality operations. This role involves assisting in budget preparation, financial forecasting, and investment analysis for various hospitality ventures, including hotels, restaurants, and real estate developments.

Job Functions

• Provide analytical support for Harwood's multi-year financial modeling and strategic planning processes, with a focus on hospitality and hotel operations.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budgets and monthly and quarterly reforecasting processes, incorporating hotel revenue streams, occupancy rates, and hospitality trends.
• Update consolidated financial reporting packages, including key performance metrics for hotel and hospitality operations.
• Analyze new investment opportunities in various areas of the business, including real estate investments, development and construction, restaurants, hotels, and hospitality ventures.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as hotel RevPAR, ADR, occupancy rates, and guest satisfaction scores, and provide explanations for variances.
• Build financial system expertise, develop financial applications, and implement policies and procedures to optimize financial system efficiency and cost management, particularly for hospitality operations.
• Assist in the preparation of cash forecasts, including analyses of actual cash flow vs. forecast, with consideration of seasonal fluctuations in hotel and hospitality revenue.
• Perform various cash management tasks as needed and assigned, including assistance with daily cash management and month-end cash accounting, hotel accountancy administration, and reconciliations.
• Analyze internal controls and financial procedures, ensuring compliance with industry standards in hospitality and hotel operations.
• Support the ongoing updating and testing of internal controls, particularly in revenue management, expense control, and cost efficiency for hospitality businesses.

Competencies

• Attentive to detail, especially in financial reporting for hospitality operations.
• High degree of confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive financial and guest-related data.
• Integrity and strong ethical standards.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple hospitality-related financial projects.
• Strong presentation skills, particularly in conveying financial insights to hospitality and hotel management teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills tailored to the unique challenges of hotel and hospitality finance.
• Decision-making and judgment in financial planning for hospitality and real estate ventures.
• Dependability in managing financial operations across multiple hospitality assets.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Hospitality Management, or Real Estate.
• 1-4 years’ experience as a or related position, with experience in hospitality or hotel finance.
• Working knowledge of financial and management reporting in the hospitality industry, with the ability to develop visual data formats preferred.
• Experience in real estate and hospitality financial modeling.
• Familiarity with hospitality accounting principles, including revenue recognition, cost control, and operational budgeting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills required.
• Experience with hospitality-focused financial software (e.g., Opera, HotSOS, MRI, or Compeat/CTuit) is a plus.