Financial Analyst - Corporate Development (Pricing, Strategy & M&A Focus)

Description

Financial Analyst

Corporate Development (Pricing, Strategy & M&A Focus)

This is an In-Office, 5 days a week position. Local Candidates Only.

About Agilysys

Agilysys provides industry-leading modern cloud-native solutions for Hospitality. Agilysys helps properties optimize Return on Experience for both guests and staff so they can achieve High Return Hospitality. Agilysys is the only fully focused hospitality software provider that synthesizes data and workflows across a property’s revenue and service centers to elevate guest experiences and increase wallet share per guest across a singular platform. The Agilysys Hospitality Cloud™ combines core operational systems for property management (PMS), point-of-sale (POS), and inventory and procurement (I&P) with Experience Enhancers™ that provide state-of-the-art security, mobile convenience and extensive digital interactions for guests and employees.

Global customers include branded and independent hotels; multi-amenity resort properties; casinos; property, hotel, and resort management companies; cruise lines; corporate and campus dining providers; food service management companies; hospitals; lifestyle communities; senior living facilities; stadiums; and theme parks.

Position Summary

Join our Corporate Development team in a Financial Analyst role that goes beyond traditional FP&A. In this role, you will support management in meeting the ongoing needs of the business working as part of the corporate development team. A unique role from the normal financial planning and analysis team make up, you will work directly with senior and executive management to analyze internal data, present potential strategic plans, and improve internal business operations. This position is ideal for an analytical thinker eager to grow, collaborate across functions, and contribute to pricing, M&A, and business transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development, analysis, and implementation of pricing strategies with Product Management, Sales, and Leadership.
• Coordinate with Operations to ensure pricing strategies are executable and aligned with business processes.
• Monitor industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging opportunities.
• Identify and evaluate potential M&A targets, strategic partnerships, and investment opportunities.
• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards to track KPIs and pricing effectiveness.
• Analyze internal and external data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Prepare and present findings and recommendations to management and cross-functional teams.
• Assist in sales forecasts, budgets, and ad-hoc financial models.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity in all analyses and reporting.
• Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics required, or a related field (MBA is a plus).
• 0–5 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, strategy consulting, business analytics, or FP&A. (hospitality or technology industry experience is a plus but not required).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other data analysis tools (CRM systems).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deliverables simultaneously.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment backed with the enthusiasm to meet and/or exceed deadlines and expectations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all levels of the company, from sales reps to executive management.
• Excellent communication. presentation skills, intellectual curiosity, and adaptability.

Must be willing to complete all license applications, background checks, security checks and/or any other documentation and provide copies of any identification documents required by any State, Federal or Tribal governmental agency in order to maintain compliance with their laws and to successfully perform in the role.

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The information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Conditions may require the Company to modify this job description, and the Company reserves the right to exercise its discretion to make such changes.

Agilysys is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with Federal and State EEO laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regards to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, place of birth, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.