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Job Description

Financial Analyst (HOT0C1IZ)

Hilton Riyadh Hotel and Residence Eastern Ring Road Central Region Riyadh

The role aims to be recognized as a trusted finance team member. This role supports the finance lead in all training and development activities to develop best‑in‑class finance professionals and assists in developing their finance team. This role supports a robust control and compliance environment and contributes to implement EMEA Operations Finance innovations and projects.

• Ability to analyze large volume of complex financial information from many sources and create reports, forecasts, and projections
• Strong problem solving skills, including ability to effectively address any issue in collaboration with others as appropriate
• Ability to proactively identify and prevent potential problems
• Ability to help develop problem solving skills among direct reports and other team members as appropriate
• Ability to take initiative to identify, prioritize and implement all elements required for team to fulfill responsibilities
• Detail oriented and organized
• Ability to develop presentations and effectively present to all levels of company, hotels & owners.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills (all levels of management and external customers)
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word and Outlook with the ability to quickly learn new programs when required

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended‑stay suites and mid‑priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

Job Summary:

The Accounting & Financial Analyst is responsible for supporting both accounting and financial analysis functions, including general ledger maintenance, financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, budgeting, and financial planning. The role ensures accuracy in financial records, assists in cash management, conducts financial analysis, and supports valuation exercises, all while adhering to company policies and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Accounting & Bookkeeping

· Maintain general ledger records, ensuring transactions are accurately recorded and aligned with company policies and accounting standards.

· Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes, including account reconciliations and journal entries.

· Support the preparation of financial statements, such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports.

· Participate in fixed asset tracking, ensuring proper classification and depreciation schedules.

· Assist in maintaining internal controls, ensuring compliance with financial policies and regulations.

2. Accounts Payable & Receivable

· Process vendor invoices, employee reimbursements, and other payments, ensuring proper approvals and documentation.

· Assist in managing accounts receivable, tracking outstanding balances, and following up on collections.

· Prepare aging reports, highlighting overdue payments for necessary follow-ups.

3. Budgeting & Financial Planning

· Support the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, working closely with finance teams to ensure accuracy.

· Assist in monitoring budget vs. actual performance, identifying variances, and providing basic financial insights.

· Help in compiling financial stewardship reports for internal use and reporting to stakeholders.

4. Banking & Cash Management

· Monitor daily cash balances and assist in preparing cash flow reports.

· Help prepare cash call requests and coordinate with banks to obtain bank statements and resolve any discrepancies.

· Assist in bank reconciliations, ensuring alignment between company records and bank transactions.

5. Financial Analysis & Reporting

· Support financial analysis tasks, including cost variance analysis and profitability assessments.

· Assist in the preparation of key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial dashboards.

· Conduct basic financial modeling and scenario analysis to support decision-making.

· Assist in preparing reports on business performance, providing insights to management.

6. Investment & Valuation Support

· Support the preparation of valuation exercises for portfolio companies, assisting in financial due diligence.

· Assist in conducting comparative financial analysis to support investment decision-making.

· Help in reviewing financial statements of investee companies and flagging potential risks.

7. Compliance & Audit Support

· Assist in internal and external audits, preparing necessary documentation and responding to audit queries.

· Ensure financial records are properly maintained and stored for compliance purposes.

· Support compliance with VAT, withholding tax, Zakat, and other regulatory requirements.

8. Policies, Systems & Process Improvements

· Follow company accounting and financial policies, ensuring compliance with internal controls.

· Suggest process improvements to enhance efficiency in financial operations.

· Assist in the implementation of new financial systems and automation tools to streamline accounting and reporting tasks.

Qualifications and general competencies:

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

· 1-3 years of experience in accounting, finance, or financial analysis.

· Basic knowledge of accounting principles, financial analysis, and reporting standards.

· Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.

· Ability to perform financial reconciliations and basic financial modeling.

· Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey financial information clearly to stakeholders.

· Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.

· Ability to work independently and collaborate with teams.

· Good problem-solving and analytical skills to support financial decision-making.

· Basic understanding of investment valuation and financial statement analysis is a plus.

· Partial or full pursuit of SOCPA, CPA, ACCA, CMA, or CFA certification is preferred but not required.

Working Conditions:

The Accounting & Financial Analyst will work in a structured and fast-paced environment, handling both accounting and financial analysis responsibilities. The role may require extended hours during peak financial periods, such as audits, budget cycles, and reporting deadlines.

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Role Description

This full-time Financial Analyst role is an on-site position located in Riyadh. The Financial Analyst will be responsible for preparing financial reports, conducting financial planning and analysis, analyzing financial statements, and assisting in financial decision-making. Day-to-day tasks include evaluating financial performance, developing revenue and cost projections, and supporting the finance team in budgeting and forecasting activities.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience ideally in Financial Analyst position or similar
• Proficiency in Financial Planning and Finance
• Strong Analytical Skills and ability to interpret Financial Statements
• Experience in Financial Reporting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial software
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Professional certifications such as CFA or CPA are a plus

Summary:

The Financial Analyst plays a critical role in driving strategic and operational decision-making through advanced financial analysis, business modeling, and budgeting expertise. With more than 10 years of experience, the incumbent will design, implement, and monitor comprehensive financial frameworks that enhance visibility, control, and performance across the organization. The role demands strong analytical skills, the ability to build budgets and models from the ground up, and deep financial acumen to support growth initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage budgets from scratch, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and rolling re-forecasting cycles.
• Design, implement, and maintain financial models for scenario planning and decision support.
• Build comprehensive business models to assess new verticals, carve-out projects, and investment opportunities.
• Conduct sensitivity and scenario analysis to evaluate financial outcomes and risks.
• Provide CFO and leadership with actionable insights on capital allocation, cost efficiency, and growth strategy.
• Deliver accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reports with variance analysis and management commentary.
• Develop dashboards and KPIs to track financial and operational performance.
• Support executive and board-level reporting, including investments readiness documentation.
• Drive ERP optimization (Odoo preferred) to improve reporting accuracy, cost center tracking, and inventory management.
• Collaborate with IT and operations to automate reporting and improve data integrity.
• Ensure financial processes adhere to IFRS and related regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive financial analysis and FP&A experience, preferably in diversified or fast-growing sectors.
• Proven experience in building budgets and financial frameworks from scratch.
• Strong track record in business modeling, investment analysis, and scenario planning.
• Solid knowledge of IFRS and regulatory requirements
• Advanced Excel, Power BI, and financial modeling skills.
• Experience with ERP systems; Odoo ERP experience is an advantage.
• Strong English and Arabic communication skills.

About the Role

As a Financial Analyst, you will play a key role in analyzing financial data, preparing reports, and providing insights to support budgeting, forecasting, and investment strategies. The ideal candidate will bring strong financial modeling skills, business acumen, and a proactive mindset to support a diverse portfolio of businesses within the Company structure.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial performance and prepare insightful reports for senior management.
• Develop and maintain financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and investment planning.
• Evaluate business performance across different sectors.
• Monitor KPIs and conduct variance analysis to identify trends and opportunities.
• Assist in preparing presentations, dashboards, and strategic planning documents.
• Collaborate with business units to gather data and provide financial guidance.
• Support due diligence and valuation efforts for new investments or acquisitions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (
  MBA, CMA, FMVA
  plus).
• Minimum of 4–6 years of experience in financial analysis, investment, or corporate finance.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and data visualization tools.
• Experience with
  ERP
  and financial reporting systems (Oracle, Power BI).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities.
• Fluency in English is required

About the Role:

We are seeking a sharp and analytical
Financial Analyst
to join our finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing financial data, building reports, and supporting strategic decision-making. You will play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities to help drive business performance and growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze financial performance and prepare regular management reports.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
• Develop financial models to support business planning and investment decisions.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide actionable insights.
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to collect and interpret financial data.
• Assist in cost analysis, margin reviews, and profitability tracking.
• Ensure accuracy of financial data and compliance with internal policies.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities to support strategic planning.
• Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or related finance roles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Solid understanding of financial statements and accounting principles.
• Experience with ERP systems; advanced Excel skills required.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational abilities.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of Power BI or data visualization tools is a plus.

The ideal candidate will conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis across various projects to optimize company growth and business. You will manipulate datasets, create financial models, and summarize findings in a succinct manner for client's usage.

Responsibilities

• Compile data into actionable reports
• Prepare pitch and presentation materials
• Work collaboratively with team members
• Think strategically about improving company operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Economics or related discipline 0- 2years of experience working with data in a related field
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

The role aims to be recognized as a trusted finance team member. This role supports the finance lead in all training and development activities to develop best-in-class finance professionals and assists in developing their finance team. This role supports a robust control and compliance environment and contributes to implement EMEA Operations Finance innovations and projects.

What are we looking for?

• Ability to analyze large volume of complex financial information from many sources and create reports, forecasts, and projections
• Strong problem solving skills, including ability to effectively address any issue in collaboration with others as appropriate
• Ability to proactively identify and prevent potential problems
• Ability to help develop problem solving skills among direct reports and other team members as appropriate
• Ability to take initiative to identify, prioritize and implement all elements required for team to fulfill responsibilities
• Detail oriented and organized
• Ability to develop presentations and effectively present to all levels of company, hotels & owners.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills (all levels of management and external customers)
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word and Outlook with the ability to quickly learn new programs when required

What will it be like to work for Hilton?
Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision "to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality" unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all

Work Locations
Hilton Riyadh Hotel and Residence

Schedule
Full-time

Brand
Hilton Hotels & Resorts

Job
Finance