Manager, Finance Business Partner, Global Technology

Finance Business Partner Manager

As a member of the Finance Business Partner group for Global Technology (FBP GT), the Manager will be part of a team that serves as the single finance business partner for select leaders in Marriott's Global Technology team. This role provides critical support to delivering a holistic financial view of financial performance across initiatives and ongoing support expenses in an application or service portfolio. The Manager coordinates with and supports select stakeholders, including members of other finance teams, GT leaders, and discipline teams. The Manager provides financial evaluation of Global Technology projects, business cases, programs and initiatives, cost and recovery objectives, long-range planning, and day-to-day oversight of the financial health of the assigned application and service portfolios.

Education and Experience

Required

Baccalaureate degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline required

5 years financial management experience in a global organization with increasing management responsibility including complex data analysis and financial modeling

Knowledge of generally accepted finance and accounting policies, principles and controls

Experience organizing and interpreting complex financial data and presenting results to senior management in clear written and oral formats; demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and comprehend information through active listening.

Strong analytical and technical finance skills with proficiency in spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software; solid understanding of corporate finance concepts

Experience managing multiple projects while working independently and collaboratively; proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Partner with Global Technology Product team leaders to manage the financial performance of Marriott's Global Technology initiative portfolio, including strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, procurement, financial reporting and analysis.

Partner with Global Technology product owners to analyze and manage application support expenses, liaising with the appropriate finance partners over the infrastructure areas where appropriate and needed

Support finance related activities for the development and implementation of new programs, services and initiatives in Global Technology to include developing low to moderately complex activity-based cost models and recovery analyses and analyses of funding approaches that are in compliance with management and franchise agreements :

Lead / support the development of business cases and / or develop fully documented, accurate cost and funding models for proposed projects.

Help determine funding approaches / recommendations compliant with management and franchise agreements. Work with the business and / or other internal groups to provide financial support and analysis of proposed projects. Develop an understanding of business needs and long-term impacts of project decisions to highlight potential risk for management review.

Prepare recommendations and presentations for senior leaders to present

Engage relevant Global Finance groups to operationalize new programs, services and initiatives (e.g., new department set up, development of supplemental budgets, etc.)

Perform other analyses as required.

Conduct return-on-investment analyses of Global Technology's initiatives ensuring the right financial approaches and resources are implemented. Analysis focuses on gathering and synthesizing current state data, understanding and modeling future state proposals, and developing presentations that compare data, highlight risks and focuses on qualitative and quantitative issues.

Develop / enhance tools to provide analyses on expenses. Provide recommendations to optimize performance and drive profitability.

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. 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.