Sr Analyst, Financial Applications Business Support (Hyperion/Peoplsoft exp highly desired)

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POSITION SUMMARY

As a member of the Financial Applications Business Support team the Senior Analyst will contribute to the financial information systems competency for the organization. He/She will contribute functional, technical and business skills to recommend and develop automated solutions that improve business processes. This position will provide functional support on multiple systems (e.g. PeopleSoft Budgeting & Forecasting, PeopleSoft General Ledger, Hyperion Essbase, and Hyperion Financial Management) to Finance customers, with an emphasis on problem resolution, application configuration, query creation and maintenance, process improvement, and measurement/reporting of service levels. This position will also develop and maintain job aids and documentation for supported financial applications. He/She will work to ensure the integrity of MI's financial data. Generally works under limited supervision, but within established guidelines.

EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

• Execute the more complex elements of day-to-day production support, system maintenance and configuration activities (e.g., batch process administration and monitoring; tier 2 or 3 end-user support).
• Complete configuration and master data maintenance activities (e.g., trees, run controls, etc.).
• Work collaboratively and directly with the business and IR to understand and translate business needs and develop appropriate solutions.
• Participate in the analysis, development, test and implementation of new configuration specifications to align with business requirements.
• Help implement systems enhancements and upgrades.
• Help develop systems and process documentation, and end-user training and support materials for the Finance Applications Business supported applications.
• Implementing process improvements.
• Developing and/or sending out ongoing communications to users regarding process and system operation.
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

KEY TALENTS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5 years financial applications management and/or financial accounting management experience.
• Experience with PeopleSoft 8.9, PeopleSoft 9.1, or Hyperion preferred.
• Knowledge of generally accepted finance and accounting policies, principles and controls.
• General knowledge of Marriott hotel and administrative accounting and reporting processes and systems.
• Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills; ability to take large volumes of complex information and present it in a clear and concise manner.
• Operates with a collaborative mindset to ensure that key stakeholders are considered, builds relationships to leverage information and insights; communicates well with stakeholders; openly shares and does not withhold information.
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to maintain effective relationships, both internally and externally with a broad group of stakeholders in order to foster trust.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative work environment.
• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing; listens to others and effectively comprehends information.
• Responsive; able to integrate and balance priorities, work activities and resources for the benefit of multiple key stakeholders.
• Results oriented; able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Supports change within the organization.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

Baccalaureate degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems or related field required.

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.