Power BI Data Manager

JOB SUMMARY

The Power BI / Data Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day data management, reporting and business intelligence activities supporting the EMEA Finance organization. The role serves as the primary owner of critical data processes underpinning the month-end close, forecast, business planning and annual budget cycles across the entire EMEA portfolio.

The position is responsible for managing the end-to-end loading, validation, reconciliation and governance of financial and operational data supporting more than one thousand hotels across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The role ensures the integrity, accuracy and timeliness of data used by continent leadership, regional teams, hotels and MIHQ stakeholders.

In addition, the role leads the development and enhancement of Power BI reporting solutions, supports the migration to modern data platforms including Microsoft Fabric, and drives continuous improvement through automation, standardization and innovation.

SCOPE

The Power BI / Data Manager provides data management, reporting, business intelligence, governance and user support across EMEA Finance, with specific ownership of key data processes supporting month-end close, forecast, business planning and budget cycles.

Financial Cycle Data Management

• Own and lead all month-end, forecast, business planning and budget cycle data loads across the EMEA portfolio.
• Manage data collection, validation, transformation and loading processes into reporting platforms.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of reporting data supporting key finance deadlines.
• Identify, investigate and resolve data quality issues in partnership with regional and hotel finance teams.

Reporting & Analytics

• Lead development and maintenance of Power BI dashboards and reporting solutions supporting EMEA Finance Operations.
• Drive reporting standardization and enhancement opportunities across the continent.
• Deliver actionable insights and analytics to support decision making.
• Support migration and development activities within Microsoft Fabric and the broader Microsoft data ecosystem.

Data Governance & Controls

• Implement robust controls ensuring completeness, accuracy and consistency of financial information.
• Establish data standards, documentation and governance processes.
• Maintain strong auditability and transparency across reporting datasets.

Automation & Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to automate manual finance and reporting processes.
• Leverage Power Platform, Power Query, SQL and related technologies to improve efficiency.
• Support innovation initiatives that enhance reporting effectiveness and reduce manual effort.

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with continent, regional and hotel finance teams throughout all financial cycles.
• Act as the primary point of contact for planning and reporting data requirements.
• Provide training and support to reporting users and key stakeholders.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Business or related discipline.
• Minimum 4-6 years of experience in business intelligence, finance reporting, data management or analytics.
• Demonstrated experience supporting planning, forecasting and reporting processes.
• Advanced Power BI experience required.
• Experience with financial systems, data warehousing and reporting platforms preferred.
• Hospitality, finance operations or multinational company experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

• Advanced Power BI development skills including DAX, Power Query and data modelling.
• Strong Excel expertise and experience managing large datasets.
• Experience with SQL and database management.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform and modern reporting technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong project management, planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities within a fast-paced finance environment.

EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

• Deliver all data loads accurately and on time for month-end close, forecast, business planning and budget cycles.
• Ensure high levels of data integrity and reporting reliability.
• Improve efficiency through automation and process enhancement.
• Support strategic reporting and analytical requirements across EMEA Finance Operations.
• Develop scalable reporting solutions that improve business visibility and decision making.
• Foster strong partnerships with stakeholders across the continent.
• Continuously enhance the reporting environment and data management processes.

MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES

Leadership

• Communication; Professional demeanor; accountability; ability to influence stakeholders through expertise.

Managing Execution

• Driving for results; Planning and organizing; project coordination; deadline management; issue resolution.

Building Relationships

• Customer relationships; coworker relationships; stakeholder management; collaboration with hotels, regional teams, continent teams and MIHQ.

Generating Talent and Organizational Capability

• Provides training and support to reporting users and key stakeholders; builds data and reporting capability through documentation and user guidance.

Learning and Applying Professional Expertise

• Power BI; DAX; Power Query; data modelling; Excel; SQL; Microsoft Fabric; data governance; finance reporting and planning processes.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Power BI Development: ability to build, maintain and enhance dashboards, semantic models and reporting solutions supporting EMEA Finance Operations.
• Financial Cycle Data Management: ability to manage data loading, validation, transformation and reconciliation for month-end, forecast, business planning and budget cycles.
• Data Governance and Controls: ability to establish standards, documentation, auditability and controls that ensure completeness, accuracy and consistency.
• Automation and Process Improvement: ability to use Power Platform, Power Query, SQL and related tools to reduce manual effort and increase reporting effectiveness.
• Stakeholder Support: ability to partner with continent, regional and hotel finance teams and provide training, guidance and issue resolution.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provides timely updates and information to supervisors, co-workers and stakeholders.
• Participates in relevant meetings and presents ideas, expectations and information in a concise and organized manner.
• Uses structured problem-solving for decision-making and follow-up.
• Manages time effectively and conducts activities in an organized manner.
• Performs other reasonable duties as assigned by manager.

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.