HMSHost is part of Autogrill SpA - the world's largest provider of food and beverage services for travelers. Along with the rest of the Autogrill Group, we are recognized industry leaders who create innovative dining locations at airports and on motorways worldwide. With 33,000 associates and revenues of more than $2.7 billion, we use our experience and global reach to offer travelers an unparalleled blend of local, regional and international brands. HMSHost will provide you with the opportunity to develop your career at our many branded restaurants. Explore our various hourly and management positions in the US and Canada or our corporate openings in Bethesda, Maryland. Reporting to the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of HMSHost Corporation, the Vice President of Corporate Finance is responsible for setting strategy and overseeing business analysis, financial planning, mergers & acquisitions, treasury, risk management and lender/investor relations. This position partners with all departments within the organization, the senior leadership team of HMSHost and with the senior leadership team of the parent company, Autogrill. Business Analyses Oversight: *Analyze and report on consolidated monthly, quarterly and annual results and those of each operating segments as well as general & administrative expenses. *Provide recommendations for revenue and profitability improvement. *Develop priorities to improve productivity, efficiency and effectiveness. *Conduct industry and competitive analyses to identify and address the company's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. *Working with Business Development, perform quarterly asset impairment analyses. *Working with Corporate Accounting, review lease disclosures for reasonableness, consistency and conformity with corporate policies. Financial Planning Oversight: *Develop and recommend budget targets and long-term strategic/financial plans. *Analyze budget and forecast submissions for accuracy, reasonableness and consistency with objectives. *Analyze capital investment proposals to ensure proposals conform to profitability, return and risk control. *Ensure investment practices are in compliance with established policies. Mergers & Acquisitions Oversight: *Perform analysis and valuation of acquisition targets or divestitures. *Working with Legal, negotiate M&A terms and conditions. *Oversee due diligence and integration of targets. Treasury Operations Oversight: *Execute Autogrill Treasury directives. *Oversee cash management activities including cash sweep, disbursement, borrowing and investing activities as well as renewals of banking, armored car, credit card processing agreements, etc. *Review short-term and long-term cash flow forecasts to ensure company is properly funded. *Issue surety bonds and letters of credit, as required, and ensure company has sufficient capacity for future needs. *Manage private placements including submission of required compliance documentation and transfers of notes. *Working with Autogrill Treasury and Corporate Tax, develop intercompany lending and interest rate strategies. *Working with Autogrill Treasury and Corporate Accounting, review compliance with hedge accounting principles. *Develop new payment strategies to maximize customer experience and reduce overall fees. Risk Management Oversight: *Oversee all insurance programs including annual renewals of policies to provide the optimal coverage at the lowest possible cost. *Document and analyze all potential risks and associated financial impacts required for Autogrill risk management reporting. Lender and Investor Relations Oversight: *Maintain relationships with banking institutions, insurance companies and potential investors. *Prepare business update presentations for lenders and investors. Requirements *Requires a Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance or Accounting and a Masters of Business Administration or other advanced degree in Economics, Finance or Accounting. *Requires 10+ years of progressive finance and/or accounting experience. *Requires a strategic thinker that demonstrates leadership, vision and insight. *Requires a hands-on manager with a strong finance background. *Requires strong verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills. *Requires experience preparing presentations and presenting to senior executives and/or boards of directors. *Requires experience developing complex financial models and writing and reviewing complex proposals. *Requires excellent mathematical and accounting skills. *Previous experience in the leisure and hospitality industry preferred. Additional Information To learn more about HMSHost and additional career opportunities, visit https://www.hmshost.com/. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) Drug Free Workplace (DFW) We empower our team of more than 33,000 diverse associates to succeed. With more than 2,000 dining locations in airports and motorways, HMSHost offers the size, resources, training, and advancement opportunities you need to reach your most important career goals. Employee and family members comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision care, long term disability, short term disability, and life insurance Flexible spending account for health expenses Paid Vacation Credit union membership HMSHost benefits vary by location and some associates may not be eligible for certain benefits. Associates covered by a collective bargaining agreement may be eligible for different benefits. HMSHost reserves the right to amend and/or terminate a benefit plan at any time. Customer Service Hall of Fame HMSHost's Customer Service Hall of Fame recognizes associates who have gone far above and beyond delivery of our Five Star Customer Service standards, and whose actions have significantly enhanced a traveler's experience at one of our dining operations. Our Five Star Customer Service standards reinforce and measures our commitment to creating the best possible guest experience for travelers, and we set a target score each year to track our service performance and progress. We proudly celebrate the great stories of our associates' service efforts and recognize them as part of our Customer Service Hall of Fame. "I have been working with HMSHost for just a short time now and I already love the job. The company does their best to take care of their associates and ensure the highest quality of customer service."