VP Brands and Commercial Services Finance

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

This role is based at our corporate office in McLean, VA

This is your chance to be part of a Finance Team that is a critical partner that manages all global activities related to financial performance, accounting, tax, forecasting, risk management, and asset management. The Vice President, Brands and Commercial Services Finance, reporting to the Senior Vice President, is a senior finance leader within Global Brands & Commercial Services (GBCS), serving as the strategic finance partner to Hilton's Commercial Services and Global Brands leadership teams. Lead financial strategy across commercial capabilities and Hilton's global brand portfolio, driving disciplined investment decisions that strengthen performance, owner economics, and sustainable system growth.

What you'll do during a typical day:

• Lead financial planning and performance management for Commercial Services and Global Brands, partnering with leaders to evaluate revenue, costs, headcount, productivity, and investment priorities while identifying performance risks and opportunities.
• Shape brand investment and growth decisions through strategic P&L partnership and executive-level financial storytelling that connects commercial actions to RevPAR/RPI, owner returns, cash flow, fee generation, and enterprise growth.
• Lead global Finance across Commercial Services and Brands, ensuring disciplined resource allocation, sustainable efficiencies, and well-funded decisions while strengthening talent, succession, controls, and standardized FP&A capabilities.

How you'll collaborate with others:

• Partner with the senior leaders across Sales, Distribution, Revenue Management, Brands and regional commercial organizations.
• Work across GBCS Finance, Corporate FP&A, Accounting, Treasury, Tax, Legal, Technology and regional finance to align forecasts, funding decisions, allocations and performance actions.
• Build credibility with business leaders by combining commercial judgment with rigorous analysis, surfacing trade-offs early and creating clear accountability for financial commitments.

Projects you'll take ownership of:

• Shape multi-year financial plans for Hilton's commercial engine with driver-based views of volume, sources, costs and returns.
• Lead scenario planning for commercial and brand programs, including new programs, partnerships, organizational changes and unplanned investments.
• Modernize MBRs, forecasting and management reporting through automation, standardized Indicators and sharper linkage between operating drivers, brand/commercial outcomes and financial results.

  What It Takes to Make the Stay

You have these minimum qualifications:

• Ten (10) years of progressive finance, FP&A, strategy or related experience, including leadership experience supporting complex, global businesses.
• Demonstrated experience leading budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, investment analysis and executive performance reviews at scale.
• Commercial and business-partnering skills, with experience influencing senior executives and translating operating drivers into financial outcomes.
• Deep financial and analytical expertise across P&L, cash flow, funding models, and business-case development, with experience leading and developing teams through change in a complex, global matrixed organization

It would be useful if you have:

• Hospitality, travel, consumer, franchise, commercial-services or brand finance experience.
• Experience supporting sales, distribution, revenue management, pricing, digital channels or other commercial functions.
• Experience with brand portfolio strategy, owner economics, franchise/management fee models, shared-service or program-fund economics.
• Master of Business Administration, Certified Public Accountant, Chartered Financial Analyst or other relevant advanced degree/certification

 

How We'll Help You Thrive

At Hilton, the hospitality we're known for doesn't end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members' wellbeing, supporting you through all of life's moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*:

• Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program
• Own a piece of Hilton – Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future
• Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
• Personalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones
• Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care
• Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous paid time off (PTO) – Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most
• Health & welfare benefits – From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered
• Financial security for your future – Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what's next

*Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member's location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.

Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package to support their mental and physical well-being, so they can Thrive personally and professionally. The pay range for this role is $260,000-$290,000 and is determined based on applicable and specialized experience and location. Subject to plan terms and conditions, you will be eligible to participate in the Hilton Annual Incentive (Bonus) Plan, and the Company's long-term incentive plan, consistent with other team members at the same level and/or position within the Company.