Financial Analyst

Position Summary

The Financial Analyst will report to the Director Financial Reporting & Analysis. As part of the Reporting team, he/she will provide support to Senior Directors of Finance, Vice President Finance Operations and the Senior Director Financial Reporting & Analysis and the entire reporting team in EMEA while performing other tasks as assigned by the reporting group and management team. 

Expected Contributions

• Assist with the design and preparation of statistical reports, other reporting needs and ad hoc consolidation work as required. 
• Supports the execution of reporting responsibilities for the lodging properties across all brands in EMEA: business planning, budgeting and forecasting, LRP, operational analysis, consolidations, financial reporting. 
• Assists in the timely and accurately tracking and loading hotel data during month-end period, business plan, budgeting and forecasting cycles. 
• Running validations and checks to ensure accurate and complete data tracking and assists in meeting periodic reporting deadlines. 
• Preparation of PeopleSoft and Essbase reporting and validation of reporting configuration; audits accuracy of configuration in each system as applicable. 
• Reviews / Validates Chart of Accounts accuracy and does regular audits and data projects on accurate usage by hotels. 
• Provides accurate data timely to third party stakeholders and benchmark companies. • The associate is expected to carry out, within their capabilities, all reasonable requests by management. 
• Produce and distribute team correspondence, presentations and other related documents as required. 
• Responds to various requests for help and information. 
• Communicates with property associates to provide information and resolve challenges. 

CANDIDATE PROFILE - KEY TALENTS AND EXPERIENCE DESIRED 

Experience:

• Knowledge of Marriott International Key Brands and Strategies with a financial background, affinity for numbers and proven experience in working with excel. 
• Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and different leadership levels. 

Skills And Knowledge

• Minimum of 2 years experience in financial reporting and analysis.
• Strong customer development and relationship management skills. 
• Ability to design and implement successful tracking of documents and spreadsheets. 
• Knowledge of all Marriott Lodging products, programs, cultures and brand strategies 
• Ability to manage and balance own time. 
• Strong communication skills (verbal, listening, writing). 
• Strong organizational skills. 
• Ability to use standard software applications such as Excel, Word, Power Bi and PowerPoint. 
• Relevant experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or a similar role, with hands-on experience in PowerBI preferred.
• Familiarity with Power Platform (Power Automate, PowerApps) is advantageous. 
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships e.g. associates, customers, owners. 

Education Or Certification

• Excellent level of English essential (verbal and written). 
• Minimum Business administration Finance. 
• Or other relevant work experience. 

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.