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JOB SUMMARY

The Financial Analyst will assist in financial reporting for Consumer Ops, Program and Services and Finance discipline as well as providing oversight and support of property level shared services. He / she will work closely with Consumer Operations, Shared Services partner, and Finance Admin team to compile, review, and analyze financial data and to provide variance analyses to budget, forecast and actuals.

The key objective of the role includes:

• Managing the on-going monitoring, measuring, and forecasting of the Continent portion of the Sales & Marketing Funds, the financial performance and the development and implementation of actionable recommendations to address identified business challenges and opportunities
• Assist in ongoing projects funded by various funding sources
• Process journal entries, run and review General Ledger and financial reporting in PeopleSoft
• Tracking of cost and processes related to quarterly Marketing program budgets and forecast
• Work very closely with AP and business teams to review and communicate the process and financial reports

Candidate Profile

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; successful completion of intermediate accounting required
• Minimum of two years financial management experience; hotel finance experience is a distinct advantage
• Proficiency in Peoplesoft is a distinct advantage
• Knowledge of internal Marriott accounting practices (preferred)
• Knowledge of internal Marriott funding procedures and governance models (preferred)
• Business modelling experience
• Analytical abilities including clustered/shared service accounting
• Advanced Excel proficiency

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong communication skills (verbal, listening, writing)
• Strong technical skills in Financial Application and Reporting – preferably PeopleSoft
• Strong organization skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to acquire and maintain relationships e.g., associates, customers, vendors
• Effective decision-making skills
• Effective change management skills
• Strong customer and associate relation skills

Education or Certification

• Minimum of Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance

Supporting Operations

• Works with team to put sustainable work processes and systems in place that support the execution of the strategy
• Establishes and maintains complete and up-to-date information to ensure accurate reporting
• Represents team in resolving situations
• Maintains and manages inventory and service operations

Additional Responsibilities

• Informs, updates, and provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person in a timely manner
• Attends and participates in all relevant meetings
• Presents ideas, expectations, and information in a concise, organized manner
• Uses problem solving methodology for decision making and follow up
• Maintains positive working relations with internal customers and department managers
• Manages time effectively and conducts activities in an organized manner
• Performs other reasonable duties as assigned by manager