Financial Analyst

JOB SUMMARY

The Financial Analyst-Resort Operations prepares financial reports by collecting, formatting, analyzing, and explaining variances as well as making recommendations for financial actions by assessing options based on organizational goals.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Conducts complex modeling, forecasting, trending, variance analysis, business case development, and other general financial and operational analysis in order to make financial business decisions for homeowners associations impacting reserve studies and annual budgets.

• Implements best practices, process improvements, and internal controls.

• Creates financial database by identifying sources of information; assembling, verifying, and backing up data.

• Seeks out opportunities to increase efficiencies, either through process change, technology use or other methods. Provides recommendations and facilitates change.

• Develops new data analysis to support the Corporate Resort Operations team.

• Enters data from source documents into prescribed computer database, files and forms. Combines and rearranges data from source documents where required.

• Applies basic knowledge of data collection and analysis methods to prepare detailed reports to ensure performance targets are met.

• Contributes in the development of short-term and long-range business planning.

• Prepares and reconciles technical reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.

• Provides analytic support by coordinating data extraction from various databases and data interpretation.

• Collaborates with third party vendors as needed.

• Completes all required Company trainings and compliance courses as assigned.

• Adheres to Company standards and maintains compliance with all policies and procedures.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in related field.

EXPERIENCE

• A minimum (1) year of experience in the financial analytics field required.

• No supervisory experience required

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position spends the majority of the time (50% or more) achieving organization objectives, often through the coordinate achievements of subordinate staff. A portion of the time may be spent performing individual tasks related similar to those performed by direct reports, but primary duties are supervisory or organizational-goal related. Analyzes and resolves problems, determines work techniques, monitors for regulatory compliance, maintains production, interprets and creates policies, and demonstrates solid subject matter knowledge.

Establishes departmental goals and objectives, functions with independence, and makes decisions on matters of significant importance. Manages human, financial, and/or physical resources; proactively assesses risk to establish systems and procedures to protect organizational assets. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action; develops systems to ensure subordinates adhere to policies and procedures in compliance with organizational goals and objectives.

Specific supervisory duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Establishes objectives and goals for the team; plans, organizes and manages work flow.

• Provides assistance and support; maintains a positive and professional working environment.

LICENSE & CERTIFICATIONS

• This position does not require licenses or certifications.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

This position requires the capability to understand and follow both oral and written directions as well as knowledge and usage of correct business English and office practices. Must be able to communicate effectively with others, analyze and resolve problems, maintain effective working relationships, and interact successfully with internal and external customers.

Specific skills and abilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

• Understand how to develop and implement business strategies.

• Proficient in time management; the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.

• Ability to take initiative and effectively adapt to changes.

• Able to establish and maintain a cooperative working relation.

• Ability to interpret and create spreadsheets.

• Able to use sound judgment; work independently, with minimal supervision.

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

• Able to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature, with impending deadlines and/or established timeframes.

• Competent in public speaking.

• Advanced math skills.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please note that Hilton Grand Vacations (HGV) acquired Diamond Resorts International (DRI) as of August 02, 2021. If you apply to work at a Diamond Resorts company you will be an applicant of a subsidiary of HGV. A transition to HGV will occur as we integrate technology, systems and branding but it will take time until our separate operating systems, employment policies and benefits are fully integrated. As a result, for a period of time, employees will receive correspondence and messaging from Diamond Resorts as well as from HGV and related entities.