Manager, Finance Business Partner - Co-Brand Cards & Emerging Businesses

Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Director, Cobrand Cards and Emerging Businesses - Loyalty Finance the Manager will contribute to the management and execution of financial support of the Global Cobrand Cards Program and emerging Business Partnerships with the Marriott Bonvoy Loyalty Program, ensuring the Loyalty Program's ongoing financial health and stability and enabling the achievement of the Loyalty Programs' financial goals and objectives. He / She will partner with the FBP-Loyalty leadership team, Loyalty business leaders, MI General Accounting ("MIGA") Planning and Reporting, Global Technology, Financial Reporting & Analysis, Legal, Financial Contract Compliance, as well as Loyalty Accounting in the execution of financial and operational business strategies and plans to support the ongoing fiscal needs and responsibilities of the Loyalty Program.
The Manager will serve as a subject matter expert on financial/accounting matters related to the Cobrand Cards Program and other 3rd party partnerships in conjunction with the Loyalty Program. He/she will provide proactive support to compile, analyze and translate data into actionable financial information for use by the FBP Loyalty team and will support the Program's financial objectives for the Loyalty team, and other key stakeholders.
This role will partner closely with the Director, Cobrand Cards and Emerging Businesses on the Global Cards & Enterprise Partnership strategic planning of expenses and reporting of Loyalty expenses which include: Marketing Program including restricted marketing funds and promotional points, Global Card Initiative tracking, and Global Cards base organization expenses (headcount/ t&e). With oversight from the director, he/she will partner with Global Card budget owners at headquarters and international leaders to report actuals, record accruals, forecast, and budgets. Consolidate Global Cards and Enterprise Partnerships expenses and participate in quarterly business reviews.
The Manager will support departmental objectives. He/She will assist in execution of programs and enhancement of systems and processes that support key objectives to achieve the goals of these programs for Marriott and add value. He/She will therefore be adept at tapping diverse sources of information, identifying opportunities, anticipating challenges, and executing strategies to deliver against this objective.
EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

• Prepare the annual Co-Brand Card marketing program budget and forecasts for the Loyalty Program and Marriott International. Liaison with the business to coordinate, validate and record the costs and funding of the Co-Brand Card and emerging Business Partnerships.
• Support the timely and effective execution of the enterprise-wide annual budget, forecast and long-range planning processes, partnering with Global Finance FBP team, discipline and projects staff, and MBS.
• Develop and implement procedures to track and report on Loyalty points and awards issued through ongoing Co-Brand Card marketing and other promotional efforts.
• Jointly with the Director, support maintenance and ongoing development of the Cobrand Cards Program and emerging Business Partnerships, but also the Loyalty Program's financial models, ensuring program policies are designed to align overall program costs and benefits, maintain the financial viability of the program and to meet the objectives of the Loyalty team.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on financial matters related to the Cobrand Cards Program and emerging Business Partnerships, and their impact to the Loyalty Program. He / She will have a strong working knowledge of the program infrastructure and will be able to analyze the financial implications of proposed Program changes. The Manager will provide ad-hoc financial analysis as required by FBP-Loyalty leadership, or other key stakeholders in response to requests to evaluate leadership inquiries, proposed program enhancements, tax matters or other areas of concern.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Business contacts to provide guidance and/or consultation in the development and implementation of strategies to improve financial and operational performance and owner transparency.
• Provide functional and detailed support to assist in various Enterprise- and/or Program-wide initiatives.
• Provide support, as needed, to include the timely and efficient execution of the annual audit processes that include SOX, standalone audits as well as the annual MI audit process.
• Prepare and provide support for ongoing reporting and forecasting processes including monthly and quarterly program GAAP and cash flow statements, program cost per point, forecast and budget, promotions reporting, reimbursed revenue reporting and other key internal and external stakeholder deliverables.
• Support in the preparation of the quarterly Cobrand Cards Revenue Recognition close processes in conjunction with the consolidated Loyalty Program financial close process.
• Support the management and execution of activities designed to monitor and measure the financial performance of the Cobrand Cards Program, emerging Business Partnerships, the Loyalty Program, and its applicable programs and services.
• Study and recommend financial tools upon which greater transparency and reliability into forecasting and reporting Marriott profit can be achieved. Proactively monitor key external and economic variables to drive the overall financial performance of the program.
• Maintain effective program reporting, analysis and control processes for the Loyalty program and proactively identify and address program concerns.
• Provide timely and accurate analyses of program financials to support accounting procedures and to respond to internal management, legal, owner, and audit inquiries.
• Provide the necessary internal financial reporting and variance analysis to stakeholders for the Loyalty program including but not limited to data gathering and analysis related to program reimbursements, funding, and promotional costs.
• Perform ad-hoc analyses for and/or provide information to and advise, as appropriate, the FPB-Loyalty team, Consumer Business partners and other Global Finance groups on the business environment and key operating issues within the discipline.
• Prepare and/or present financial updates as required for Marriott financial reporting and planning processes.
• Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with program team and other key stakeholders to understand the business, ensure timely exchange of actionable financial information and customer satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet business needs.

CANDIDATE PROFILE
Experience

• 5 + years of experience in finance and accounting processes in a global organization.
• Experience in a management role; demonstrated success leading and developing a strong organization and workforce in a complex, service-intensive, deadline-driven environment.
• Experience leading and managing business initiatives and associated change.
• Experience in managing the accounting for large scale technology projects.
• Lodging/hospitality industry experience strongly preferred.
• History of consistently delivering business results.

Education or Certification

• Baccalaureate degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline required.
• CPA or MBA a plus

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

• Knowledge of GAAP, as well as Marriott specific accounting and finance processes and reporting systems.
• Exhibits strong functional leadership and finance knowledge; able to leverage this strength to influence business team strategies and decisions.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills; ability to take large volumes of complex information and present it in a clear and concise manner; uses data and a cogent problem-solving methodology in decision making and impact assessment.
• Able to translate business needs into operational financial management priorities.
• Able to evaluate business trends and modify approaches as necessary.
• Able 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.
• Develops and maintains effective relationships with a broad group of stakeholders in order to foster trust and influence key decisions.
• Able to orchestrate systemic change - initiates, supports and manages change within the organization, taking steps to remove barriers or to accelerate its pace.
• Knowledge of Marriott-specific accounting and finance processes and systems.
• Knowledge and understanding of MI management and franchisee contracts.
• Strong communication skills; creates an atmosphere in which timely information flows smoothly through the organization.
• Influencer of people - ability to help demonstrate organizational vision and motivate others to achieve desired results.
• Demonstrates understanding of multiple functions, brands and businesses in order to respond more quickly and resourcefully to new demands and challenges.
• Highly organized and able to handle multiple priorities.
• Able to work in a matrix organization and make things happen without having to own all the resources; leverages shared resources to achieve results.
• Strong service orientation; collaborative team player.
• Ability to integrate and balance priorities, work activities and resources for the benefit of multiple key stakeholders.
• Strong business performance management abilities- effectively deploys and manages resources, monitoring the progress of work against schedules, budgets, quality standards, and achieving/exceeding planned economic benefits in a dynamic operating environment.
• Steps forward to address difficult issues; strong mediation skills to facilitate a constructive approach to dealing with conflict; guides others toward the accomplishment of identified, meaningful goals.
• Active learner -- able to enhance personal, professional and business growth through new knowledge and experiences; pushes the organization to learn from other industries' standards and practices.
• Persistent; drives ideas
• Persuasive influencer, without coercion
• Results oriented; delivers results under difficult conditions and demonstrates balanced judgment under pressure
• Trustworthy with strong business integrity and ability to hold sensitive information in confidence
• Organization learner; has acute organizational and self-awareness; political savvy

California Applicants Only: The salary range for this position is $81,525.00 to $174,271.00 annually.
Colorado Applicants Only: The salary range for this position is $81,525.00 to $158,430.00 annually.
New York Applicants Only: The salary range for this position is $81,525.00 to $174,271.00 annually.
Washington Applicants Only: The salary range for this position is $81,525.00 to $174,271.00 annually. In addition to the annual salary, the position will be eligible to receive an annual bonus. Employees will accrue 0.04616 PTO balance for every hour worked and eligible to receive minimum of 7 holidays annually.
All locations 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, educational assistance, 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.
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 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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