Hotel Feasibility and Investment Analyst
Hotel: Corp Windsor, Windsor One, Arthur Road, IHG Hotels & Resorts, SL4 1RS
Analyst - Hotel Feasibility & Investment Analysis
The role
Working at IHG as our Analyst in our Hotel Feasibility & Investment team offers a unique opportunity to be at the heart of the company’s growth strategy, shaping the future of one of the world’s leading hospitality brands. As an integral partner to the Development, Design & Engineering (D&E), and Legal teams, you’ll play a key role in evaluating new hotel opportunities, conducting in-depth market research, financial analysis, and feasibility studies to guide strategic decision-making. This dynamic role allows you to blend analytical expertise with commercial insight, providing valuable recommendations that directly impact IHG’s expansion and investment decisions. If you thrive in a fast-paced, data-driven environment and enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, this position offers an exciting and rewarding career path in the hospitality industry.
Your day to day
1. Deal Feasibility & Valuation
1. Assess deals that are presented by the Development team.
2. Conduct market research, site visits (as needed), and discuss projects with colleagues to develop strategic positioning.
3. For company-managed deals, prepare P&L statements.
4. Prepare project review documents, gather and respond to feedback from operational and commercial colleagues.
5. Using IHG’s investment models, evaluate deal terms that are proposed by the development team.
2. Deal Approval Administration
1. Prepare papers for IHG’s internal approval committees.
2. Manage the committee’s agenda, e-approvals, and minutes.
3. Help colleagues understand and navigate the deal approval process.
3. Strategic Projects
1. Conduct analysis to support other strategic projects and IHG’s development reporting.
2. Assist with preparation of pitch documentation for new hotel opportunities.
4. Establishing Industry Network
1. Develop and maintain industry relationships with consultants, real estate developers, and counterparts at competing hotel operators.
What we need from you
Whilst we love experience, mindset is of equal importance. We’re looking for someone who is committed with a natural ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving, global environment.
Educational Attainment: Hotel School or Bachelor’s degree in Tourism, Finance or relevant subject.
Critical Expertise & Experience:
* Excellent written and spoken English.
* Analytical and numerical approach; ability to communicate financial terms to non-finance stakeholders.
* Competent and confident using Microsoft Excel.
Technical Skills & Knowledge:
* Familiar with industry metrics and hotel P&Ls; understanding of hotel ownership and business models.
* Knowledge of financial valuation methodology (DCF).
Who we are
At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we work together to deliver True Hospitality for Good on a global scale. With corporate offices and over 6,000 hotel destinations worldwide, a career at IHG is the perfect way to broaden your horizons. You’ll experience our unique culture and brilliant colleagues who will support and inspire you. With a host of corporate opportunities to choose from, wherever you are on your career journey, and whatever you want to achieve there’s Room for You at IHG.
We provide a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life. These include impressive room discounts across our many properties, recharge days and volunteering days throughout the year. Through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. We offer a unique and inclusive culture, where there is always Room for You to belong, grow and make a difference.
Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable laws. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
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