Finance Projects Support Manager

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The Finance Project Support Manager, EMEA, serves as the technical and operational lead for strategic Finance & related HR technology initiatives across the continent. The role is accountable for the functional design, coordination, deployment and coupled with the continuous improvement of technology solutions that strengthen operational effectiveness and support compliance initiatives through effective automation.

The Finance Project Support Manager, EMEA provides multi-disciplinary subject matter expertise across payroll and workforce management technology, finance systems, HR systems, data management, systems integration, automation and AI-enabled solutions and acts as a key liaison between Finance, HR, IT, Operations, Procurement, Governance, Privacy, Audit and Compliance across multiple internal and external partners and stakeholder groups. The Finance Projects Support Manager, EMEA, will ensure that interdependent platforms, processes and data flows integrate and operate effectively across managed hotels and above-property locations.

The Finance Project Support Manager EMEA will combine technical curiosity and strong project delivery capabilities with technical expertise and operational understanding and will coordinate cross-functional resources, recommend process improvements, support complex deployments, resolve technical and process issues, and provide a controlled handover to business-as-usual support.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business, Human Resources, Information Systems or a related field preferred; equivalent practical experience will be considered.
• 5+ years of relevant experience supporting Finance, HR, payroll, hotel operations or enterprise technology projects.
• Experience working with HRIS, payroll, workforce management and finance systems.
• Experience supporting cross-functional technology deployments, integrations, testing and operational transition/steady state handover.
• Knowledge of Marriott’s internal processes, Finance and HR systems and familiarity with hotel operations is preferred but not required,
• Project management certification or experience using Agile, PRINCE2 or similar methodologies/standards is preferred.
• Payroll, Finance & HR Technology: Good understanding of the hire-to-pay cycle
• Systems Integration and Data: Able to define requirements, coordinate configurations and integrations, work with large volumes of complex data, and advise on mapping, migration, reconciliation and clean-up strategies.
• Project and Testing Management: Able to organize and guide complex projects, facilitate resources, manage dependencies and drive effective testing, defect resolution and deployment activities
• Automation and Analytics: Proficiency in Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Microsoft Excel and project management tools such as Smartsheet or Microsoft Project. Experience identifying and implementing automation or AI opportunities is preferred.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Ability: Able to analyze complex systems and processes, identify root causes and develop practical solutions that improve performance, control and user experience.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Working knowledge of various business processes practices, privacy requirements, information security and control environments, with the ability to identify and address technology-related risks.
• Leadership and Collaboration: Credible in diverse and cross-cultural settings, able to facilitate discussions, guide subject matter experts and influence without direct authority.
• Communication and Relationship Management: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical topics for business audiences and build trusted stakeholder, vendor and owner relationships.
• Organization, Integrity and Adaptability: Highly organized, accurate and self-motivated; able to manage competing priorities, work independently in unfamiliar situations and maintain integrity under pressure.
• Curiosity: Actively tracks and researches technical evolution, self-educates and constantly challenges current practices vs opportunities for automation using available tools.

Skills and Competencies

• Payroll, Finance & HR Technology Expertise: Strong understanding of the hire-to-pay cycle including payroll, workforce management, Finance and HR systems, interfaces and end-to-end business processes. Deep knowledge of Oracle HCM or a comparable platform and payroll-related systems is preferred.
• Systems Integration and Data: Able to define requirements, coordinate configurations and integrations, work with large volumes of complex data, and advise on mapping, migration, reconciliation and clean-up strategies.
• Project and Testing Management: Able to organize and guide complex projects, facilitate resources, manage dependencies and drive effective testing, defect resolution and deployment activities.
• Automation and Analytics: Proficiency in Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Microsoft Excel and project management tools such as Smartsheet or Microsoft Project. Experience identifying and implementing automation or AI opportunities is preferred.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Ability: Able to analyze complex systems and processes, identify root causes and develop practical solutions that improve performance, control and user experience.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Working knowledge of payroll practices, privacy requirements, information security and control environments, with the ability to identify and address technology-related risks.
• Leadership and Collaboration: Credible in diverse and cross-cultural settings, able to facilitate discussions, guide subject matter experts and influence without direct authority.
• Communication and Relationship Management: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical topics for business audiences and build trusted stakeholder, vendor and owner relationships.
• Organization, Integrity and Adaptability: Highly organized, accurate and self-motivated; able to manage competing priorities, work independently in unfamiliar situations and maintain integrity under pressure.

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.