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JOB SUMMARY

As a member of the Finance, Global Operations, Communications, Executive Office, Human Resources, Law, and Development (Business Operations) Finance Business Partnership (FBP), the Manager, Business Support and Financial Analysis oversees the day-to-day financial analysis and business support that supports the Global Finance organization, including the Risk Management and Global Safety & Security organizations, and the Executive Office to enable the disciplines to achieve their business objectives. Specifically, he/she will contribute with emphasis to the Global Finance and Executive Office discipline that includes: 

The Manager, Business Support and Financial Analysis provides proactive support to ensure the financial management, reporting, and analysis needs of Business Operations are met through effective partnerships with the various groups. This role leverages strong accounting expertise, analytical skills, and comfort working with large data sets, including the use of Power BI and related technologies to enhance reporting, data visualization, and decision support.  The manager establishes and maintains strong relationships with discipline partners to effectively address business issues, identify and implement appropriate solutions, influence, as appropriate, business decisions, and improve overall business results.

 

CANDIDATE PROFILE 

Education and Experience  

 

Required 

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline. 
  • Minimum of 4 years’ relevant professional experience. 
  • Solid knowledge of accounting principles and practices with strong business acumen and both quantitative and qualitative analytical skills. 
  • Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint coupled with advanced experience with data visualization tools, such as PowerBI. 

 

Preferred 

  • Experience assisting a team in a complex, service-intensive, deadline-driven environment. 
  • Ability to lead a team and processes to meet ad-hoc and reoccurring deliverables. 
  • Comfortable presenting financial information to Senior Leaders in the Disciplines the team supports. 

 

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

 

  • Monitor financial information for accuracy, explain trends and variances, and recommend actions to address risks or opportunities. Identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and recommended actions to address variances and support informed decision-making.  
  • Lead monthly P&L reviews and serve as a primary point of contact for financial reporting questions. Ensure clarity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial information provided to stakeholders.  
  • Own monthly, quarterly, and annual Finance Business Partner reporting packages. Prepare and support executive-level materials, including variance analyses and senior leadership presentations.  
  • Review and analyze program, service, and initiative costs to ensure compliance with funding methodologies and to assess over/under-recovery positions. 
  • Manage the relationship with Marriott Business Services (MBS) and other Global Finance groups, to ensure service delivery metrics are met and operational challenges are resolved timely.  
  • Ensure knowledge and understanding of funding and cost allocation methodologies for Business Operations’ new and ongoing programs & services, and initiatives including analyses related to the development and implementation of program & services.  
  • Support the development of funding approaches/recommendations compliant with management and franchise agreements.  
  • Support the timely and effective execution of the enterprise-wide annual budget and forecasting, partnering with the Business Operations FBP team, discipline and Projects staff, and MBS.  
  • Manage in the consolidation of all Business Operations budgets, including variance analyses, required by the Business Operations FBP team including support presentation of budget executive packages. 
  • Develop, enhance, and maintain reporting tools including Power BI dashboards. 
  • Build and manage Power BI reports, including data modeling, Power Query transformations, and DAX calculations to enable scalable, high-quality reporting solutions. 
  • Document and maintain reporting processes, data sources, and methodologies, ensuring consistency 
  • Provide training and support to associates using Power BI and related tools to improve adoption and effective use. 
  • Drive continuous process improvements using technology and automation to improve efficiency, accuracy and scalabilty. 

 

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates.  We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law. 

All positions offer a 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, discounts at Marriott properties, commuter benefits, employee assistance plan, and childcare discounts.  Benefits are subject to terms and conditions, which may include rules regarding eligibility, enrollment, waiting period, contribution, benefit limits, election changes, benefit exclusions, and others. Click here to learn more.

Full-time positions also offer coverage for medical, dental, vision, health care flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, life insurance, disability insurance, accident insurance, adoption expense reimbursements, paid parental leave and educational assistance. 

Washington Applicants Only: Employees will accrue paid sick leave, 0.077 PTO balance for every hour worked and be eligible to receive a minimum of 9 holidays annually.

Marriott HQ is committed to a hybrid work environment that enables associates to Be connected.  Headquarters-based positions are considered hybrid, for candidates within a commuting distance to Bethesda, MD; candidates outside of commuting distance to Bethesda, MD will be considered for Remote positions.

Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global​ team, and become the best version of you.

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