Analyst Finance & Operations Europe Sofitel, MGallery & Emblems (F/M/X)

La Maison Sofitel, Sofitel Legend, MGallery & Emblems

We are a collection of 4 exclusive Luxury brands: Sofitel, Sofitel Legend, MGallery and Emblems across 60 countries, unlocking unique experiences in connection with the local destination.

Our signature: All our Talents express themselves with authenticity, playfulness in a diverse and inclusive environment, have the ability to surprise our customers with crafting exceptional tailor-made experiences , while embracing local culture.

Join us to strive for Excellence. It is a place where you live your purpose!

What we offer

Sofitel, Sofitel Legend, MGallery & Emblems is founded on a set of values that define our distinctive culture. These values unite all our talents around the achievement of common goals and principles. They define the way we interact with our guests, colleagues and communities, and guide our behavior.

Fully integrated within the Sofitel, MGallery and Emblems Finance Europe Department, you will report to the Executive Director Finance Operations Europe and you will be based either in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France or London head-offices. Your main responsibilities will be:

Your missions will include

- Supporting the monthly hotel closing process by reviewing and adjusting statistical and P&L submissions, assisting hotel finance teams, and performing post-closing analyses for Business Reviews.
- Challenging hotel P&L statements to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and compliance with Group reporting standards, while contributing to the implementation of financial processes and controls aimed at protecting hotel GOP and improving financial performance.
- Monitoring credit management across the European portfolio by following up on overdue receivables with Legal teams.
- Providing financial and operational support to VPOM, General Managers, Directors of Finance, and Hotel Owners.
- Investigating variances between actual results and monthly hotel forecasts: delivering concise performance analyses on key financial and operational KPIs through comparisons with prior year results, budgets and latest forecasts,
- Assessing financial risks in collaboration with Corporate Finance teams.
- Preparation of Business Plans for various purposes, including new ownership opportunities, hotel acquisitions/prospections, refurbishment projects, and other strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

Ensuring the reliability of financial reporting while acting as a key partner to regional Finance teams, particularly across Europe.; Leading and harmonising relations between the headquarters and Sofitel/MGallery hotel network in Europe.; Conducting operational analyses : monthly hotel P&L reviews, management control, audits and action plan follow-ups.

Requirements

Master’s degree; Based in Paris HQ (Sequana) or based in London HQ; Willingness and availability to travel; Highly organised, able to prioritise effectively. Advanced technical expertise in financial analysis and modelling; Rigorous and detail-oriented.; Strong command of Excel and PowerPoint.; Previous experience in finance, audit, or management control is a plus.; Knowledge of the hospitality industry.; Professional fluency in English (written and spoken)

Benefits

Passion & pride : be passionately in love with our brands, our guests and our people. Use our E.Q.; Excellence : comprehensive business approach, driving all levers to be best-in-class hôteliers; Empowerment : we are all Entrepreneurs, fully accountable, with strong KPIs and freedom too; Trust & Transparency : share everything, no taboo. Feedback is a gift; Long-term relationship : with owners as well as talent. Creating a strong sense of belonging.; Bespoke & free : 100% experience-driven. Tailored services. Unlock creativity.; Proximity : Family spirit, responsiveness, solidarity & constant dialogue ith the field