Financial Planning & Analysis Senior Manager

Senior FP&A Manager

Who are we looking for?

Choice Hotels, one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, has an exciting new opportunity as Senior Manager in the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) organization. The FP&A team at Choice Hotels International is a strategic partner driving the company’s financial success. We provide deep insights that empower leadership to make data-driven decisions, optimize profitability, and fuel long-term growth. As a key member of our FP&A team, you will act as a counselor for Choice Hotel’s commercial team.

We invite you to apply today for our Senior FP&A Manager role and #MakeItYourChoice.

Your Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner to the Marketing and Commercial teams, providing financial leadership and support.

• Manage financial performance, headcount, and key metrics for both teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

• Lead the annual operational and long-term planning processes, as well as monthly P&L reviews.

• Conduct variance analysis against budgets, highlighting risks, opportunities, and actionable insights.

• Build and maintain advanced financial models and analytical tools to evaluate performance and guide decision-making.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement, reduce costs, and enhance operational efficiency.

• Develop and maintain financial models for critical programs that incorporate in-year and out-year forecasts.

Your Experience, Skills & Competencies  

• Bachelor’s in Finance, Accounting, or Economics. MBA is a plus

• 6+ years’ experience in financial planning & analysis, corporate finance, or consulting with progressive responsibility and ability to drive performance

• Hospitality experience or understanding of Loyalty, Marketing or Commercial teams is a plus

• Proven expertise in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

• Strong experience with financial modeling and data-driven decision-making in a marketing or commercial context.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.

• Proficiency in analytical tools, financial systems, and presentation software (e.g., Excel, Tableau, PowerPoint).

Your Team

This is an individual contributor role that will report to the Director of FP&A. You will have 2 peer teammates and collaborate with cross functional departments on a regular basis.

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Your Work Location

As our FP&A Senior Manager you will be based in our beautiful, state-of-the-art worldwide corporate headquarters in North Bethesda, MD. Less than 15 miles from Washington, DC, we’re located one block away from the North Bethesda Metro station, with service on the Red Line and the MARC Brunswick line, easy access to I-270, and plenty of free parking provided by Choice Hotels.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $113,000 - $133,000 annually. In addition to the annual salary, this role is eligible for an annual bonus based on the terms of Choice's Management Incentive Plan (MIP),

The pay range listed is for this position and is what Choice Hotels reasonably expects to pay. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.

Choice prioritizes our associate wellbeing by offering a comprehensive benefits program that is both competitive and flexible to help you achieve your wellbeing goals - here are just a few:

• Competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Leave and paid time-off for holidays, vacation, personal, family, volunteer, sick, jury duty, bereavement, military, and religious observance

• Financial benefits for retirement and health savings

• Employee recognition programs

• Discounts at Choice hotels worldwide

About Choice

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. With nearly 7,500 hotels, representing nearly 630,000 rooms, in 46 countries and territories, with a range of high-quality lodging options from limited service to full-service hotels in the upper upscale, upper mid-scale, midscale, extended-stay, and economy segments. We’re the hotel company for those who choose to bet on themselves – the underdog, the dreamer, the entrepreneur – because that’s who we are, too.

At Choice, we are united by the simple belief that tomorrow will be even better than today – for associates, our company, and our franchisees. At our worldwide corporate headquarters in North Bethesda, MD and St. Louis Park, MN as well as our technology center in Scottsdale, AZ, and through our associates around the globe, every voice is heard, and every idea is listened to, no matter what area of the company they come from. We are united in supporting the entrepreneurial dreams of our more than 18,000 franchise owners, which propels us forward – giving our work at Choice a purpose larger than our business.

About Choice Hotels Financial Performance

Please click here to review the highlights of our latest financial results.

*** PLEASE NOTE: This role is not eligible for sponsorship ***

Ability to model Choice’s Cultural Values: Welcome and Respect Everyone, Be Bold, Be Quick, Listen, Be Curious and Show Integrity.