Principal Loyalty Budgeting & Forecasting

The Principal Loyalty Budget & Forecasting is the sole subject matter expert for owning and improving end‑to‑end financial planning cycles for the loyalty business (budgeting, long‑range plan, monthly outlooks), with a focus on points volumes issued, elite benefit costs, redemptions, partner settlement, and co‑brand economics. This role builds complex models, leads forecast updates with cross‑functional partners, drives variance analysis and insights, and translates loyalty program dynamics into actionable recommendations that optimize profitability and guest value.