FP&A Manager

JOB SUMMARY

The Manager, FP&A serves as a strategic finance business partner supporting Choice Hotels' commercial and marketing organizations. This role leads financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and long-range planning activities while providing actionable insights that drive revenue growth, operational efficiency, and informed decision-making. The position develops sophisticated financial models, evaluates investment opportunities, and translates business strategies into measurable financial outcomes. Success in this role requires exceptional analytical capabilities, financial acumen, relationship-building skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple levels of the organization.

*Note: This role is 4 days onsite in North Bethesda, MD and is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.*

RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Serve as the strategic finance partner for assigned commercial and marketing functions.
• Lead annual, quarterly, monthly, and long-range planning processes.
• Manage SG&A, headcount, revenue, expense, and key metric forecasting activities.
• Perform variance analyses, identify risks and opportunities, and communicate actionable recommendations.
• Develop and maintain financial models and analytical tools to support business planning and performance management.
• Partner across functions to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and optimize financial results.

Strategic Analysis & Decision Support

• Provide financial and operational insights to support leadership decision-making.
• Analyze business performance and identify trends, risks, growth opportunities, and revenue drivers.
• Serve as the primary financial subject matter expert for supported business functions.
• Partner with business leaders to translate strategic objectives into actionable long-range financial plans.
• Evaluate investment opportunities