Ryman Hospitality Properties Looking for Analyst, Asset Management – Capital Planning at Nashville, TN Full Time

The analyst will focus on either the hotel’s short and long-term capital expenditure planning or the hotel’s capital planning. Expect to support initiatives that maximize the value of the Company’s hotels and attractions, by creating financial models, analyzing data and creating a strong relationship with Operational Leaders. Experience in REITs, hospitality, or hotel ownership is a plus for the financial analyst position.

• Capital Planning: Analyze short- and long-term capital expenditure plans through coordination with hotel operators, the Asset Management and Design & Construction teams, and other relevant parties.
• Work with corporate leadership and project planning teams to drive consistency across the hotel portfolio on capital pricing, project timing, scope, etc.
• Review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; conduct variance and key metric analysis; and interact with the hotel operators to understand performance.
• Develop financial models and analyses for potential ROI projects, acquisitions, and other capital investment opportunities.
• Assist in creating ad-hoc project presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with the Asset Management team to recommend growth initiatives based on market environments and industry trends.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Real Estate, or Finance preferred
• MBA or other advanced degree a plus

Experience

• 2+ years financial analysis, revenue management, or hotel and/or food & beverage operations experience required
• Previous experience in hotels or relevant hospitality field preferred; other relevant experience in real estate, finance, private equity, or management consulting also considered

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Advanced analytical and financial modeling skills; ability to synthesize significant amounts of data
• Professional demeanor with the ability to interact with senior management and hotel property leaders
• Ability to occasionally travel to hotels to facilitate reviews
• Expert knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint, database management and/or ERP experience a plus