Interim, Senior Analyst Revenue Accounting (12months FTC)

Position Statement:

The Senior Analyst for Revenue Accounting will assume responsibility for coordinating and delivering the day-to-day processes that will ensure smooth running of the Revenue Accounting function within Hilton’s UK Centre of Excellence. Working with the Manager Revenue Accounting, supporting the delivery of the function strategy and goals surrounding the processes involved in the delivery of accurate and timely reporting for the portfolio of hotels.

Position Summary:

Under the guidance of the Manager Revenue Accounting, the post holder will be responsible for the delivery of Revenue Accounting processes to agreed timetables and Service Level Agreements. The Senior Analyst will ensure Hilton’s Centre of Excellence offers a seamless, efficient, and customer-focused experience, maximizing output without compromising the quality of service. The ability to maximize process efficiency and effectiveness is considered essential.

The post holder will use their analytical skills to work through high volumes of data, identifying items for review and correction while working to tight daily deadlines: this will require a meticulous attention to detail, the ability to understand and interpret a high volume of data, and make recommendations where appropriate. In addition, all tasks should be approached with a continuous improvement philosophy. The post holder is expected to identify improvements and support process changes as we seek opportunities to drive efficiencies and global standardization.

Key to the success of the role will be the ability to communicate and influence at various levels, both internally and with external stakeholders. Experience in participating in projects, the ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks, and support the team to deliver to tight deadlines are considered essential elements of this role.

Essential Functions:

• Following direction and guidance from management, carry out and coordinate all required tasks demonstrating a strong understanding of the end-to-end process.
• Assist the management team in driving the successful implementation of project initiatives.
• Support the management team in evaluating the effectiveness of current processes and implementing actions to streamline the processes and maximize efficiency.
• Document and maintain standard operating procedures, ensuring the end-to-end process is clearly documented.
• Monitor and manage own progress towards delivery of tasks and resolve open items; taking corrective action to ensure team goals and own objectives are achieved.
• Participate in the provision of guidance and support to the business on best practice.
• Proactive management of excel templates ensuring strong controls in place to validate completeness & accuracy of formulas to maintain the integrity of large volumes of data.
• Complete financial tasks such as daily revenue review, posting adjustments in OA, journals to Peoplesoft, and Balance Sheet Reconciliations, taking ownership for resolving any reconciling items.
• Review high volumes of data with advanced excel models using judgment to gain confidence that the results are reasonable and accurate, flagging differences.
• Highlight queries to Hotels, taking ownership for resolution, or escalation where required.
• Collaboration & relationship building with Hotel teams, including Front Office teams to discuss any posting / process issues while demonstrating ownership & knowledge of the subject.
• Strong knowledge of company policies and associated controls ensuring tasks are completed in line with policy and any concerns are raised to Management.
• Preparation & issuance of timely reports to Hotels, demonstrating ownership & understanding of data delivered, following the process through to completion.
• Perform other duties as assigned for the continued success of the department and to meet changing business needs.