Sr. Analyst, Financial Applications Business Support

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 mainly to Hyperion Financial Management Application (HFM) in addition to other systems (e.g. PeopleSoft Budgeting & Forecasting, PeopleSoft General Ledger and Hyperion Essbase), with an emphasis on daily process monitoring, monthly application updates 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 MIs financial data. Generally works under limited supervision, but within established guidelines.

EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

• Execute the more complex elements of day-to-day HFM application production support, system maintenance and configuration activities (e.g., batch process administration and monitoring; metadata activities, tier 2 or 3 end-user support).

• Complete configuration and master data maintenance activities (e.g., hierarchies, trees and run controls, etc.).

• Work collaboratively and directly with the business and technical support teams 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 HFM and other FABS 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

• Strong knowledge of generally accepted finance and accounting policies, principles and controls as well as consolidations and foreign currency translation .

• Minimum 5 years financial applications management and/or financial accounting/reporting management experience.

• Experience with HFM, Hyperion tools such as (FDM, DRM, Essbase), PeopleSoft GL/EPM is preferred.

• 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 or equivalent experience in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems or related field.

LOCATION

• This position will be based at MI Corporate Headquarters.

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Washington Applicants Only : Employees will accrue paid sick leave, 0.077 PTO balance for every hour worked and be eligible to receive a minimum of 9 holidays annually.
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