Posting Date Jun 28, 2019 Job Number 19081457 Job Category Finance and Accounting Location Marriott International HQ, 10400 Fernwood Road, Bethesda, Maryland, United States VIEW ON MAP Brand Corporate Schedule Full-time Relocation? No Position Type Management Start Your Journey With Us Marriott International is the world's largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. We believe a great career is a journey of discovery and exploration. So, we ask, where will your journey take you? JOB SUMMARY As a member of the Corporate Financial Strategy & Analysis organization the Director will play an integral role in providing financial analysis support that enables Marriott leaders to make business decisions that drive overall business results and create the most shareholder value. She/he will provide single point accountability and/or leadership for projects of moderate risk and complexity to Treasury, Investor Relations, Project Finance, Mergers & Acquisition and Discipline Finance Business Partners on key valuation issues for the Company including capital structure and debt capacity, dividend policy, acquisition and initiative investment, and alternative growth strategies as well as research and analysis of key competitive financial metrics in the hospitality industry. She/he will also supervise a team of analysts providing analytic and financial management support to the business. As part of the Corporate Financial Strategy and Analysis team, the Director will coordinate with and support multiple stakeholders including continent and corporate leadership and external stakeholders. She/he must be adept at tapping diverse sources of information, anticipating challenges, and devising and executing approaches to deliver against current and future business priorities, thereby strengthening Marriott's competitive advantage through excellence in financial management. EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS * Play a lead role in the execution of key financial planning processes for the company analyzing global profit and growth objectives: * Lead and/or support components of company-wide long-range plan and annual budget processes * Analyze and recommend company hurdle rates, country risk premiums * Evaluate company dividend policy and share repurchase * Lead teams to support long-range planning of development efforts by quantifying the cash flows to Marriott of the proposed development pipeline. * Lead and/or provide return on investment analysis on organizational initiatives ensuring the right financial approaches and resources are brought to bear. Analysis focuses on gathering and synthesizing current state data, understanding and modeling future state proposals, developing optimal solutions to address critical business issues, and developing presentations that compare data, highlight risks and focuses on qualitative and quantitative issues. * Lead and/or review the evaluation of potential merger & acquisition opportunities accurately preparing pro formas, financial analyses and valuations of proposed transactions and presenting to senior executives. Conduct complex due diligence and associated analysis to determine potential equity value for an acquisition target. Supervise the preparation of company overviews to provide senior management with a preliminary view of potential target companies. * Interpret company performance to address identified business challenges and improvement opportunities. Maintain ongoing operating model of the company's businesses to assist management in capital allocation and liquidity management. * Support Treasury and Investor Relations in their ongoing responsibilities, such as quarterly earnings releases, equity analyst conferences, and rating agency presentations. * Review valuation methodology and conduct annual update of pro forma assumptions. * Lead complex post audits of prior investments, analyzing variances and presenting to senior management. * Support the development of senior executive presentations to MI's Board of Directors. * Represent the department at Corporate Growth Committee (CGC) meetings as needed. * Sets goals and expectations for direct reports using the Leadership Performance Process (LPP) and holds staff accountable for successful performance; coaches team by providing specific feedback to improve performance; conducts annual performance appraisal with direct reports; and ensures the same occurs at lower levels of his/her organization.Partner with Human Resources to strengthen the organization performance by ensuring effective structures, processes, jobs, and tools are in place for associates to do their jobs effectively. * Champion excellence in business ethics and integrity, social responsibility, cross-cultural effectiveness, and associate engagement. * Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs. CANDIDATE PROFILE Key Talents and Experience * Minimum of 8 years relevant work experience including complex data analysis and financial modeling * Minimum of 3 years experience in a management role; demonstrated success leading and developing others in a complex, service-intensive, deadline-driven environment. * Lodging/hospitality industry experience strongly preferred. * Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills with proven understanding of economic valuation theories and processes technical corporate finance concepts (NPV, IRR, cost of capital); ability to take large volumes of complex information and present it in a clear and concise manner appropriate for senior management decision-making; uses data and a cogent problem solving methodology in decision making and impact assessment. * Strong accounting skills, particularly in analyzing financial statements. * Strong spreadsheet (macro development, complex formulas), word processing, and presentation software skills. * Strong interpersonal skills; able to maintain effective relationships with internal and external customers. * Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing; listens to others and effectively comprehends information; creates an environment allowing timely information flows throughout the organization. * Responsive; ability to integrate and balance priorities, work activities and resources for the benefit of multiple key stakeholders. * Results oriented; delivers results under difficult conditions and demonstrates balanced judgment under pressure. Ability to assess, plan and get "the right priorities" done, on time and budget, at high quality levels; ability to work both independently and as part of a team. * Ability to consistently make decisions in a timely manner, sometimes with incomplete information and under tight deadlines and pressure; comfortable challenging organizational norms and accepted thinking to improve effectiveness. * Solid leader of people; ability to translate business priorities into actionable goals and objectives for staff; ability to motivate and develop staff. * Ability to sell ideas persuasively; settles differences and wins concessions without damaging relationships; can be both direct and forceful while remaining diplomatic. * Operates with a collaborative mindset to ensure that key stakeholders are considered, eliminating the need for duplicate systems; builds strong relationships to leverage information and insights to anticipate and respond to project risks; communicates well with project and other leaders; openly shares and does not withhold information. Education and Professional Certification * Baccalaureate degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline required * MBA with a concentration in Finance/Accounting, strongly preferred LOCATION * This position will be based at MI Corporate Headquarters. Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.