Sr Financial Analyst
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation

Job Info

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Job Description
Are you ready to grow your dream career while making others' vacation dreams come true? Marriott Vacations Worldwide is a world premier organization for Vacation Ownership with resorts at destinations around the globe. Join our team and help deliver unforgettable experiences that make vacation dreams come true.

Position Summary

As a member of the professional staff, contributes specialized knowledge and skill in a discipline (e.g. Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Information Resources, Operations Planning & Support, Sales & Marketing) area to support team and/or department business objectives. Generally works under limited supervision, but within established guidelines, producing and analyzing more complex business information to assist in the decision making process.

Specific Job Summary (describe the nature and purpose of the position)

The Manager IT Financial Analysis works with a high degree of independence, supporting function strategy and facilitating the flow of work between own department, Information Technology, and process areas in alignment with broader business objectives. This role is responsible for supporting all financial aspects of IT Finance as it relates to analysis, reporting, control and governance, as well as special projects.

The Manager IT Financial Analysis reports and work closely with the VP IT Finance & Accounting in functions like reporting, budgeting, forecasting and analysis for over $135M of annual IT spending. The Manager will analyze variances, implement controls and processes over the Budget and Forecast cycles. This role will also be cross functioning into other financial areas within the IT Finance team, as needed. The Manager IT Financial Analysis may also participate in transformation initiatives in support of IT's overall strategic and business imperatives.

Expected Contributions

• Contributes to team, department and/or business results by performing more complex quantitative and qualitative analysis for business processes and/or projects. Often manages small projects, business processes or parts of larger ones.
• Responds to and contributes to decisions on more complex/non-routine business requests with limited to moderate risk.
• Assists more senior associates in achieving business results by:
  • identifying opportunities to enhance the effectiveness of business processes.
  • providing training and technical guidance to less senior staff, where appropriate, and serving as point-of-contact for problem resolution.
  • participating in setting department operating plans.
  • recognizing and celebrating team successes.
  • achieving results against budget within scope of responsibility.
• Demonstrates an awareness of personal strengths and areas for improvement and acts independently to improve and increase skills and knowledge.
• Performs other duties as appropriate.

Specific Expected Contributions (including duties and responsibilities)

• Support the IT budget, forecast and allocations process, including monthly close financial variance analysis.
• Monitor and conduct monthly analysis of salaries/wages, controllable and consulting spending (i.e., headcount expenses, benefit plan expenses, etc.) to support IT management.

• Contribute to the development of new business case models and redesign of existing financial models and reports while performing continuous improvements.
• Participate in the close processes including the preparation of reports and value-added analysis.
• Evaluate current overall financial processes and implement continuous improvements including streamlining processes to enable the IT Finance team to deliver proficient services.
• Ensure approved IT business cases are tracked against Actual spending and assist in the explanation of any deviations from the planned business cases.
• Gather all necessary information and conduct required analysis as requested by the VP of IT Finance & Accounting.
• Support cross functioning within the IT Finance team, as assigned, in both the IT Operations and IT Project Accounting areas.
• Assist in the development of discipline and enterprise policies and guidelines to facilitate a strong internal control environment and ensure full compliance to help support the IT Function.
• Participate and contribute to ad-hoc special projects and other strategic IT initiatives, as assigned.
  

Candidate Profile

Successful candidates should possess knowledge and experience and demonstrate strong leadership and relationship skills as follows:

Generally a professional position with specific knowledge and experience in a discipline (e.g., Accounting, Human Resources, Information Resources) and associate management. College degree and/or relevant experience typically required.

Specific Candidate Profile (the education, experience, skills and attributes that are important for this position)

• BS or BA degree in Finance or Accounting or equivalent relevant experience.
• CPA or MBA preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant progressive experience, preferably in a multi-faceted corporate setting.
• Advance knowledge of Excel and financial modelling.
• Must have strong business judgment, analytical skills, and conceptual thinking.
• Ability to learn quickly, work proactively and independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with people at all levels in an organization and encourage business partnering.
• Superior organizational skills, ability to complete multiple, concurrent tasks, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills (oral, written, one-on-one, group).
• Project and process management skills with attention to detail.
• High degree of energy, self-confidence, integrity and drive.
• Hands-on problem solver and team player.
• Peoplesoft General Ledger/AP.

Marriott Vacations Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture

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