FP&A Manager

The Manager, FP&A serves as a strategic finance business partner supporting Choice Hotels' commercial and marketing organizations. This role leads financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and long-range planning activities while providing actionable insights that drive revenue growth, operational efficiency, and informed decision-making. The position develops sophisticated financial models, evaluates investment opportunities, and translates business strategies into measurable financial outcomes. Success in this role requires exceptional analytical capabilities, financial acumen, relationship-building skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple levels of the organization.

The Manager, FP&A serves as a strategic finance business partner supporting Choice Hotels' commercial and marketing organizations. This role leads financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and long-range planning activities while providing actionable insights that drive revenue growth, operational efficiency, and informed decision-making. The position develops sophisticated financial models, evaluates investment opportunities, and translates business strategies into measurable financial outcomes. Success in this role requires exceptional analytical capabilities, financial acumen, relationship-building skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple levels of the organization.

Note:
This role is 4 days onsite in North Bethesda, MD and is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

• Serve as the strategic finance partner for assigned commercial and marketing functions.
• Lead annual, quarterly, monthly, and long-range planning processes.
• Manage SG&A, headcount, revenue, expense, and key metric forecasting activities.
• Perform variance analyses, identify risks and opportunities, and communicate actionable recommendations.
• Develop and maintain financial models and analytical tools to support business planning and performance management.
• Partner across functions to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and optimize financial results.

• Provide financial and operational insights to support leadership decision-making.
• Analyze business performance and identify trends, risks, growth opportunities, and revenue drivers.
• Serve as the primary financial subject matter expert for supported business functions.
• Partner with business leaders to translate strategic objectives into actionable long-range financial plans.
• Evaluate investment opportunities through financial modeling, scenario analysis, and business case development.
• Assess future growth strategies and funding requirements and recommend financially sound solutions.

• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders by providing financial guidance and strategic recommendations.
• Communicate performance results, financial trends, and key insights to stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships that facilitate collaboration and alignment to business objectives.
• Support cross-functional initiatives from concept through implementation.
• Present complex financial information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.

• 4+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, consulting, or a related field with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Experience driving business performance through financial analysis, planning, and decision support.
• Hospitality industry experience or familiarity with franchise business models preferred.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with demonstrated expertise building and maintaining complex financial models.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial planning methodologies.
• Experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP and/or Oracle Smart View is preferred.
• Tableau and SQL experience preferred.
• Strong financial modeling and data-driven decision-making capabilities.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional partners and senior leaders.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast-paced environments.
• Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Results-oriented mindset with a strong sense of ownership and…