FLEX Manager, Financial Analysis

This is a temporary position. 

JOB SUMMARY The financial analytics manager will support the Director of Luxury Business Support in developing and maintaining reporting and analysis for Global Luxury Operations and Brand Leadership. They will focus on creating and executing key reporting needs and develop ad hoc analyses to support senior leaders in operational and strategic decisions related to brand/operations initiatives and hotel performance.  

 

CANDIDATE PROFILE 

 

Education and Experience 

Required

• BS/BA in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant accounting/finance experience. 
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and financial transactions, including generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), as well as financial data management and analytics techniques.

Preferred

• Marriott experience as a hotel Assistant Director of Finance or Director of Finance
• Experience with SmartView/Hyperion, Advanced excel formulas, Power BI.
• Ability to leverage resources in the accomplishment of objectives.
• Exceptional organizational skills.  Effective in prioritizing work and following through on commitments. 
• Effective decision-making skills; can choose a prompt course of action amongst options involving uncertainty or risk.
• Demonstrated experience applying strong problem-solving skills; with a track record of encouraging innovative solutions when appropriate.
• Experience supporting projects while demonstrating a high degree of initiative and working effectively in teams or independently. 

 

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES 

• Responsible for accurate regular and ad hoc financial reporting and analysis for Luxury Group Hotels on a monthly/period/quarterly basis (e.g., roll-ups, exception reporting), and for providing on-going analytical support to Global Brand and Operations leaders
• Prepare key metric comparison reports comparing financial results across properties and brands to focus attention on hotels/brands that fall short in key areas
• Produce reports of operating results and analysis by brand and continent
• Conduct trend, cluster, and other financial analysis to help identify opportunities to enhance luxury results
• Utilize and develop financial models for establishing goals and identifying financial opportunities.  Prepare special operations analysis and reports to track financial results, trends, key metrics, and provide comparative analysis, and track critical areas affected by changes in the economy, etc.     
• Use financial data, data trends and market information to accurately assess performance and identify risk areas during brand initiatives and pilots. 
• Use a proactive approach to optimize results and monitor implementation to assure success and accountability across the businesses, continents, and brands. Develop processes necessary to ensure accurate, timely and meaningful sharing of financial information to key stakeholders. 
• Use data and reports generated by the various Global Finance groups and own analyses of operating results, trends and variations in results vs. expectations to identify actual/potential control issues and process improvement opportunities. 
• Partner with the Finance Business Partner and appropriate Global Finance groups to develop and implement necessary corrective actions. 

 

The pay range for this position is $40.81 to $64.57 per hour.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

Washington Applicants Only: Employees will accrue 0.0334 PTO balance for every hour worked and eligible to receive minimum of 9 holidays annually.

FLEX opportunities 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, 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.

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