Financial Analyst

Marriott Hotels Resorts; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in Dubai is seeking an experienced Financial Analyst to support the reporting team. The role requires proficient Excel skills and at least 2 years of experience in financial reporting. Key responsibilities include preparing statistical reports and validating hotel data. The ideal candidate possesses strong communication and organizational skills. This full-time position offers competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in financial reporting and analysis.
• Excellent English skills essential (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design and preparation of statistical reports.
• Support execution of reporting responsibilities for lodging properties.
• Prepare PeopleSoft and Essbase reporting.
• Validate Chart of Accounts accuracy.
• Produce correspondence and presentations as required.

Skills

Excel

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Financial Modeling

Power BI

Cognos

Forecasting

Hyperion

Microsoft Access

Pivot tables

Education

Business administration

Finance or relevant work experience

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Financial Analyst will report to the Director Financial Reporting & Analysis. As part of the Reporting team he / she will provide support to Senior Directors of Finance Vice President Finance Operations and the Senior Director Financial Reporting & Analysis and the entire reporting team in EMEA while performing other tasks as assigned by the reporting group and management team.

EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

• Assist with the design and preparation of statistical reports other reporting needs and ad hoc consolidation work as required.
• Supports the execution of reporting responsibilities for the lodging properties across all brands in EMEA : business planning budgeting and forecasting LRP operational analysis consolidations financial reporting.
• Assists in the timely and accurately tracking and loading hotel data during month-end period business plan budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Running validations and checks to ensure accurate and complete data tracking and assists in meeting periodic reporting deadlines.
• Preparation of PeopleSoft and Essbase reporting and validation of reporting configuration; audits accuracy of configuration in each system as applicable.
• Reviews / Validates Chart of Accounts accuracy and does regular audits and data projects on accurate usage by hotels.
• Provides accurate data timely to third party stakeholders and benchmark companies. The associate is expected to carry out within their capabilities all reasonable requests by management.
• Produce and distribute team correspondence presentations and other related documents as required.
• Responds to various requests for help and information.
• Communicates with property associates to provide information and resolve challenges.

CANDIDATE PROFILE - KEY TALENTS AND EXPERIENCE DESIRED

Experience

• Knowledge of Marriott International Key Brands and Strategies with a financial background affinity for numbers and proven experience in working with excel.
• Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and different leadership levels.

Skills and Knowledge

• Minimum of 2 years experience in financial reporting and analysis.
• Strong customer development and relationship management skills.
• Ability to design and implement successful tracking of documents and spreadsheets.
• Knowledge of all Marriott Lodging products programs cultures and brand strategies
• Ability to manage and balance own time.
• Strong communication skills (verbal listening writing).
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to use standard software applications such as Excel Word Power Bi and PowerPoint.
• Relevant experience in data analytics business intelligence or a similar role with hands-on experience in PowerBI preferred.
• Familiarity with Power Platform (Power Automate PowerApps) is advantageous.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships e.g. associates customers owners.

Education or Certification

• Excellent level of English essential (verbal and written).
• Minimum Business administration Finance.
• Or other relevant work experience.

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 associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis including disability veteran status or other basis protected by applicable law.

Required Experience

IC

Key Skills

• Cognos
• Forecasting
• Hyperion
• Microsoft Access
• Pivot tables
• Accounting
• Analysis Skills
• Microsoft Excel
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Modeling
• Budgeting
• Financial Planning

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1