at Highgate Hotels in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Business Analyst - Remote
Requisition ID
2023-39093
Category
Administrative/Clerical
Job Location
US-IL-chicago
Property
Chicago, IL Growth
Compensation Type
Yearly
Highgate Hotels
Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in major U.S. gateway cities including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a growing footprint in Europe, the Caribbean and Latin America. The hospitality forward company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate has a proven record of developing its diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts with contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in New York, London, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, Seattle and Waikiki. www.highgate.com.
Overview
The Business Analyst reviews and analyzes key business metrics to devise plans for improvement, then communicates these findings with the Executive VP of Operations and other key leaders. As an excel expert, you thrive in analyzing data and creating spreadsheets. This position will work very closely with the Executive VP of Operations as well as the SVP of Business Intelligence.
Responsibilities
Gather, review, and analyze data.
Excel expert with knowledge of basic functions and formulas, if/then statements, v-lookup, pivot tables, CSV manipulation, Key Performance Indicator dashboard creation, VBA.
Continually build useful analysis reports (via the use of our system technology).
Data integration (input) from another 3rd party financial, market, and customer service data system
Assists with special projects as needed
Qualifications
Basic understanding of financial statements
At least 2 years in a business analyst role in a service-based industry Hospitality or F&B industry is preferred but not required.
Must display a positive and proactive attitude; and be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships, often with key senior leadership
Advanced Excel capabilities - pivot tables, formulas, formatting, conditional formatting, macros, dashboards, etc. required.
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong organization skills with the ability to prioritize and work independently with minimal supervision
Outstanding critical thinking and analytical skills
Candidate should possess good communication skills and work well in groups
Ability to complete projects in a timely manner.
Remote / based in Central, Mountain time ideal
Position to be full-time remote and include health, dental, vacation, PTO, cell phone reimbursement, and tuition reimbursement among other benefits. Computer equipment and office supplies will also be included within reason. Travel expenses will be paid where necessary.
Highgate Hotels and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or any other legally protected classification. Highgate Hotels will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested.
