Senior Manager Finance Business Partner

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Manager Finance Business Partner provides financial leadership insight and guidance to selected EMEA disciplines supporting funding sources including Net Admin Sales & Marketing Loyalty Program & Services PSF and Shared Services. Working closely with Continent Leadership Continent Finance and HQ-based Finance Business Partner teams the role leads financial planning reporting forecasting and variance analysis to support business objectives and decision-making.

Through strong partnerships with Finance and discipline leaders the role delivers financial management analysis and recommendations that support operational performance accurate reporting and enterprise goals.

The role also partners closely with the Finance Business Process & Transformation team serving as a finance subject matter expert and change leader for enterprise-wide transformation initiatives. This includes collaborating with business stakeholders and EMEA and global project teams to support the successful delivery and adoption of assigned projects.

In addition the role serves as the Finance liaison between HR and payroll teams for designated office locations ensuring payroll governance and compliance with Marriott Payroll SOPs through review and approval of payroll reporting process alignment and control enhancement activities.

SCOPE/BUSINESS CONTEXT/EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

• Partner with the Continent Accounting Team to oversee accounting reporting forecasting budgeting and financial analysis activities supporting assigned disciplines.
• Monitor funding requirements cost allocation methodologies and recovery positions providing financial analysis and recommendations to support business decision-making and stakeholder inquiries.
• Apply knowledge of ASC 606 and relevant governance requirements to support accurate financial reporting including EMEA Program & Services reporting processes where applicable.
• Partner with Accenture Hospitality Services (AHS/MBS) Global Finance Continent Finance and other stakeholders to deliver financial reporting analysis and operational support.
• Analyze financial performance identify trends and variances provide actionable recommendations and support leaders in addressing business challenges and opportunities.
• Develop and enhance reporting tools and processes to improve the accuracy efficiency and transparency of financial information funding and cost reporting.
• Lead the execution of annual budgeting forecasting and long-range planning processes including preparation consolidation variance analysis and reporting for Finance leadership.
• Serve as a trusted finance advisor to business leaders by providing financial insight guidance and ad hoc analysis on key operating and strategic issues.
• Support the implementation of new finance processes systems and tools ensuring adoption of best practices and continuous process improvement.
• Provide coaching and guidance to team members where appropriate supporting knowledge sharing capability development and organizational effectiveness.
• Act as a change leader and finance subject matter expert for EMEA and enterprise-wide transformation initiatives partnering with project teams to support successful implementation training deployment and change management activities.
• Serve as the Finance liaison for payroll governance across designated office locations reviewing payroll reports supporting payroll controls ensuring compliance with Marriott Payroll SOPs and conducting payroll audits as required.
• Identify and implement process and control improvements that strengthen governance streamline operations and enhance efficiency across the organization.
• Monitor spending against budgets and funding levels identify risks and mitigation actions and support effective financial stewardship across assigned disciplines.
• Develop and maintain documentation for key finance processes controls and procedures.
• Support month-end close activities balance sheet reconciliations quarterly reporting requirements and other business priorities as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support business objectives.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Minimum five years of financial management experience with a track record of delivering business results.
• Experience in complex data analysis financial modeling budgeting forecasting and financial planning.
• Strong business and financial acumen with solid knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex information and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Ability to effectively present financial information and recommendations to senior leaders and diverse stakeholder groups.
• Excellent communication interpersonal and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trust influence decisions and drive alignment across teams.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities meet deadlines and deliver results in a complex fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working in a matrix organization leveraging shared resources and collaborating across functions to achieve business objectives.
• Demonstrated learning agility adaptability and comfort navigating complexity ambiguity and change.
• Strong service orientation with a proactive and continuous improvement mindset.
• Advanced Excel proficiency.
• Knowledge of Marriott accounting practices funding procedures and governance models preferred.

Education or Certification

• Bachelors degree in accounting finance or a related field preferred

Location

This role can be based in our Office in London UK and Eschborn DE. Candidates do need to have a local right to work in the country they are applying for. If you are located elsewhere but have a local right to work please specify in your application.

United Kingdom

At the time of application applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom. Unfortunately this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship or relocation assistance.

Germany

At the time of application applicants must have the legal right to work in Germany. Unfortunately this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship or relocation assistance.

WHY JOIN MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL

Marriott International has been recognized as one of Fortunes 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2026 by Great Place to Work. This is a reflection of our people-first culture commitment to wellbeing and collaborative workplace. This accolade joins a growing list of regional honors reinforcing our dedication to creating an exceptional environment where associates thrive.

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 greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture talent and experiences of our are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis including disability veteran status or other basis protected by applicable law.

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Required Experience:

Senior Manager

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1