Financial Analysis and Business Support Manager

**Job Number** 23054561

**Job Category** Finance & Accounting

**Location** Canada Regional Office, 2425 Mathewson Blvd. E Suite 100, Mississauga, ONT, Canada

**Schedule** Full-Time

**Located Remotely?** N

**Relocation?** N

**Position Type** Management

**JOB SUMMARY**

The Manager Finance Analyst & Business Support will be responsible for the timely and accurate reporting of projects and the financial data as it relates to them, may participate in month end closing, prepare operational reporting and analysis. He/she will provide support to the team by driving key finance initiatives in order to align execution and business results with the region’s and MI strategy, creates and maintains strong internal controls which minimize risk and safeguards company assets. The manager assures timely and accurate handling of all financial data, accurate and timely reporting to all customers and adheres to department goals/visions and department standards as defined.

**EXPECTED CONTRIBUTION**
- Participate and support project teams during the development and rollout of new initiatives, programs and promotions.
- Compile, analyze, model and interpret data for special projects and reports
- Uses data analytic tools to develop data gathering and analysis strategy in support of discipline initiatives and financial reporting. Analyzing performance and facilitate management decision making
- Setup new reporting, and KPIs on initiatives using data analytic tools
- Creating and managing processes that enable project team to provide appropriate input for financial models.
- Providing funding and return on investment analysis on projects ensuring the right financial approaches and resources are brought to bear on overall business challenges and opportunities.
- Partnering with leadership teams to design optimal solutions to address critical business issues using strong analytical skills and finance knowledge, while constantly monitoring business trends to identify opportunities and threats to goals.
- Developing and maintaining strong relationships with business partners and Finance leadership to provide guidance and/or consultation, as appropriate, to effectively influence business decisions and financial outcomes and optimize overall work effectiveness.
- Prepares and submits routine and ad-hoc financial reports to stakeholders including regional teams and properties in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines are met. Reports may include month end, business cases, forecasts and budgets.
- adept at tapping diverse sources of information (General Ledger, Smartview, etc.), identifying profitable opportunities, anticipating challenges

Other
- Perform other duties as assigned to meet business needs.

**CANDIDATE PROFILE**
- BS/BA in accounting, finance or related field. CPA a plus.
- Previous experience as a hotel Assistant Director of Finance or Director of Finance a plus
- 4+ years of relevant accounting/finance experience.
- Global mindset; able to work with diverse stakeholders enterprise-wide with focus on developing and integrating best practices across all brands & businesses
- Thorough knowledge of the principles, procedures, and techniques of accounting, and of financial records and transactions including, but not limited to, generally accepted accounting principles
- Strong communications (verbal and written), organization and presentation skills
- Knowledge of operating procedures, controls and governances
- Ability to leverage resources in the accomplishment of objectives
- Exceptional organizational skills. Effective in prioritizing work and following through on commitments. Project management skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to work with and communicate effectively with all levels of management
- Effective decision-making skills, can choose a prompt course of action amongst options involving uncertainty or risk
- Strong problem-solving skills; encourages innovative solutions when appropriate
- Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with both internal and external customers. Collaborative approach with global market teams and business partners
- Effective change management skills
- Actively pursues learning and self-development to enhance personal and professional growth; shares knowledge and expertise with others
- High degree of initiative and ability to work effectively in teams or independently
- Experience driving change and rolling out change initiatives within the organization
- Knowledge of advance Excel functions and the ability to read or understand visual basics preferred.
- Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law._
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