Strategic Growth Analyst

2 months ago

Salford, United Kingdom Valor Hospitality Europe Full time
Strategic Growth Analyst - Salford

Join Our Team as a Strategic Growth Analyst

Location: Salford, Manchester

About Valor Hospitality: At Valor Hospitality, we're more than just a hotel business. We're a community of passionate and innovative professionals dedicated to redefining the hospitality industry. With a presence in the US, UK, Europe, Africa, Middle East, and Asia, we pride ourselves on creating memorable experiences for our guests and driving commercial success with creativity and innovation.

Role Overview: We are on the lookout for a talented and ambitious Strategic Growth Analyst to join our dynamic team. This role is perfect for someone who is excited about supporting our Chief Strategic Growth Officer in identifying, evaluating, and acquiring hotel properties that align with our bold growth strategy. If you're passionate about market research, financial analysis, and have a knack for making compelling presentations, we want to hear from you

What You'll Do:

  • Financial Analysis: Collaborate with the Global Development Team to prepare financial models, investment analyses, and feasibility studies for potential acquisitions.
  • Market Research: Conduct in-depth market research to identify target markets, assess trends, and evaluate competition.
  • Property Assessment: Participate in property tours, evaluate property conditions, and assess financial performance to determine suitability for acquisition.
  • Excel Proficiency: Utilize your Excel skills to understand and modify underwriting templates as needed.
  • Project Management: Lead the due diligence process, coordinating inspections, appraisals, and environmental assessments.
  • Data Handling: Efficiently work in data rooms to extract necessary information for underwriting and due diligence.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with finance, legal, HR, and operations teams to ensure seamless transition and integration of acquired properties.
  • Report Preparation: Prepare and present detailed reports and recommendations to the executive team on potential acquisitions.
  • Presentation Skills: Develop compelling presentations that address client questions and highlight Valor's strengths, growing into presenting these with confidence over time.

What We're Looking For:

  • Educational Background: A-levels minimum; further education and qualifications are desirable.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in Excel and financial modeling.
  • Analytical Mindset: Ability to conduct thorough market research and financial analysis.
  • Project Management: Strong project management skills, particularly in due diligence processes.
  • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the confidence to prepare and eventually deliver presentations.
  • Team Player: Ability to collaborate effectively with various internal teams and build meaningful relationships.
  • Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Proactive Attitude: Self-motivated with the initiative to get things done and the ability to make logical decisions.

In addition to competitive rates of pay, we also offer:

Exclusive discounts for you, your friends and family

  • Valor team member rates at our UK hotels, with rooms from just 30 B&B.
  • Discounted stays for friends and family.
  • 50% discount when dining in our restaurants and bars.
  • Free meals while on duty, keeping you well-fuelled.
  • Access to high-street discounts on a range of shops, experiences and more.
  • Up to 40% savings on a wide range of bikes, with our Cycle To Work Scheme.
  • Generous refer-a-friend bonuses, starting at 250.

Caring for your health and wellbeing, both in and outside of work

  • A calendar of wellness activities - from healthy lunches to wellbeing walks and pay day treats, not forgetting our annual #HealthyHabits campaign.
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing free confidential advice, 24/7, for you and your family, supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
  • Healthcare Cash Plan options, from just 5 per month.

Supporting your hospitality career growth

  • Fully funded apprenticeship programmes.
  • Internal development programmes, designed to support you as you grow within your role.
  • Monthly and annual team member service awards, making sure your achievements are recognised and celebrated.

Fancy joining our team?

Valor Hospitality is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Across the UK, we currently operate 34 hotels across leading brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, DoubleTree by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hotel Indigo, AC by Marriott and Courtyard by Marriott. We continue to have ambitious development and growth plans too, with three new luxury 5-star hotels planned to open in 2024.


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