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Role Purpose

The Vice President, Finance will drive the financial performance of the Loyalty & Partnerships organization. As the L&P Finance business partner, he/she will identify opportunities and make recommendations to improve the results of the portfolio from both revenue and cost perspectives, in partnership with the SVP of Loyalty & Partnerships and his/her leadership team. This role directs and delivers best practices to produce superior financial returns for both hotel owners and IHG through the loyalty program - IHG One Rewards, loyalty driven revenue, and various partnerships. The successful candidate will also contribute to commercial strategy designed to build and maintain a world class loyalty program with a compelling member offer. The role will be responsible for the financial control environment within Loyalty & Partnerships and for the production of timely and accurate financial statements.

Your Day-to-Day

+ Business partner to the SVP of Loyalty & Partnerships and his/her leadership team to drive profit maximization and business growth through co-ordination of the Regional long term business plan and adoption of best practice strategies to deliver maximum value to owners and IHG while also providing a compelling loyalty program offering.

+ Delivers regular operations financial updates & reviews, key metric internal/external benchmarking in operational performance to develop and drive action planning. Designs operational metrics and benchmarks in accordance with business requirements to optimize performance. Deliver effective corporate governance through corporate initiatives, standards, policies, and reporting procedures.

+ Drive compliance with accounting standards relevant to loyalty programs and IHG Policies and Procedures. Ensure Internal Audit recommendations are implemented to strengthen control environment and minimize error rates.

+ Lead operating and capital budgeting processes to achieve company objectives for the L&P function.

+ Advise on financial negotiation strategies with partners.

+ Provide timely and accurate forecasting to keep key stakeholders aware of business fluctuations and allow management sufficient time to respond appropriately.

+ Plan, organize, control and lead team functions within established budgetary and workforce plans; establish goals, performance standards, and operating procedures for assigned functions. Participate in creation of department staffing and capital budgets.

+ Drive talent management and development. Coach and develop team members.

What We Need from You

+ Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a relevant field of work, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience. MBA preferred.

+ 10+ years progressive work-related experience in Finance, with demonstrated proficiency in multiple disciplines/technologies/processes related to the position. Hotel operating experience highly desirable

+ Proven ability to build and maintain partnerships across global organizations while working independently with minimal supervision.

+ Strong organizational, problem-solving, and prioritization skills in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

+ Skilled in presenting concise, persuasive arguments to senior leaders and influencing decision-making.

+ Deep expertise in accounting, audit/control processes, and investment analysis techniques including NPV, IRR, and DCF.

+ Proficient in financial reporting and analysis using Hyperion Essbase, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint.

**Location** – Atlanta based, our hybrid work structure is an expectation of three (3) days a week in office. This expectation may be adjusted to evolve with the changing needs of the business.

**The salary range for this role is $147,084 to $225,000** . This role is also eligible for bonus pay (as applicable). We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401K, and other benefits to employees.

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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.

Over recent years, we’ve transformed our company. We have bold ambitions to drive performance and maintain our relentless focus on growth in order to be the hotel company of choice that guests & owners love.

We are a hospitality business at our core and value connections and being together helps us foster a unique sense of belonging that also supports productivity. That’s why here at IHG, we give our colleagues flexibility and balance – working in a hybrid way, blending office and remote working collectively. We recognise that every role is different, that’s why leaders work with teams to determine how and when they collaborate.

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 regards 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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**Important information** :

+ The salary range listed is the lowest to highest pay scale we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. 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 relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.

+ No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until it is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or other form of compensation allocable to a particular employee remain in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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