We’re Sonesta International Hotels.
The 8th largest hotel company in the U.S.—and growing fast.
An epic blend of full-service and focused hotels in major cities, Sonesta’s uniquely diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties makes us everywhere you want to be. Driven by the human side of hospitality, we deliver service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and experiences that truly connect.
Together We Thrive—bringing quality, value, and amazing hospitality to every guest, every stay, across 1000+ properties in eight countries and counting.
Job Description Summary
The Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) serves as both a strategic finance thought leader and trusted business partner to executive leadership. This role is responsible for delivering financial insights, forecasting, budgeting, and ad-hoc analyses that support enterprise decision-making. This role will combine strong analytical expertise with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders, challenge assumptions objectively, and translate complex financial data into actionable business strategies.This role requires in-office attendance at our Orlando, FL office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Job Description
Job Description
- Lead the development of the annual budget and monthly forecasts for the Management Company.
- Act as a trusted advisor to executive leaders by identifying trends, challenging assumptions, and ultimately recommending strategies to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
- Analyze actual results versus forecast and budget, identify key variance drivers, and deliver clear, actionable insights to business leaders.
- Build and maintain dashboards to report key performance indicators and business trends.
- Present financial results, forecasts, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership in a clear and concise manner.
- Support scenario modeling and ad-hoc analyses for strategic initiatives.
- Provide ongoing analytical support to provide insights into areas of risk and opportunity and influence business strategies.
- Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, systems, and reporting capabilities to increase financial reporting and forecasting process accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
Qualifications and Requirements
- 5+ years of progressive FP&A, corporate finance, or accounting experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; MBA or CPA is a plus
- Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills
- Outstanding knowledge of US GAAP
- Detail-oriented with attention to accuracy
- Excellent data visualization skills
- Well-developed oral and written communication proficiency
- Experience leveraging AI tools (e.g. Claude and similar intelligent agents) to drive process efficiencies, automate workflows, and enhance data analysis and financial insights
- Proven ability to influence and partner effectively with leadership and cross-functional teams
- Demonstrated ability to operate independently, manage competing priorities, and drive results in a fast-paced environment
Additional Job Information/Anticipated
Pay Range
Pay range: $100,000 to$125,000. Base pay offer may vary depending on various factors, including but not limited to job related knowledge, skills and job specific overall experience
Benefits
Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account with Company Match
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Paid Vacation and Sick Days
- Sonesta Hotel Discounts
- Educational Assistance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Various Employee Perks and Discounts
- Hospital Indemnity
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accident Insurance
Sonesta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of progressive FP&A, corporate finance, or accounting experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; MBA or CPA is a plus
- Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills
- Outstanding knowledge of US GAAP
- Detail-oriented with attention to accuracy
- Excellent data visualization skills
- Well-developed oral and written communication proficiency
- Experience leveraging AI tools to drive process efficiencies
- Proven ability to influence and partner effectively with leadership
- Demonstrated ability to operate independently and manage competing priorities
What We Do
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation is a rapidly expanding hospitality company that operates a diverse portfolio of hotel brands ranging from upscale to extended stay across the U.S. and internationally.
