Are you a seasoned investment analysis professional passionate about the hotel industry and ready to lead strategic growth initiatives across Europe? Join IHG, a global leader in hospitality, as our Investment Analysis Manager and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our European portfolio.
About The Role
As Investment Analysis Manager, you will lead the feasibility, deal valuation, and approval processes for complex and strategic projects, ensuring IHG’s growth agenda is realized with precision and insight. You will manage and mentor a talented team of Analysts, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous development.
Working closely with Development, Design, Engineering, Operations, and Commercial teams, you will produce compelling market studies and financial models that underpin key investment decisions. Your expertise will guide negotiations, influence owner meetings, and ensure robust approval documentation.
What You’ll Do
- Lead feasibility studies and financial valuations for complex hotel projects across Europe.
- Manage the Europe Development Approval Committee process, ensuring timely and high-quality submissions.
- Mentor and coach junior Analysts, challenging assumptions and elevating team capabilities.
- Collaborate on strategic projects and innovation initiatives that drive IHG’s competitive edge.
- Build and maintain strong industry relationships with developers, consultants, and hotel operators.
What We’re Looking For
- At least 5 years’ experience in hotel feasibility and valuation across diverse European markets.
- Proven expertise in complex financial modelling (DCF) and hotel P&L analysis.
- Ideally at least 2 years’ experience of Line Management or coaching experience
- Strong communication skills to translate financial insights to non-finance stakeholders.
- Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management, Finance, Tourism, or related field.
- Fluency in English; additional European languages are a plus.
- A proactive leader with a passion for mentoring and strategic impact.
Closing date for applications: 1st September 2025
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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