**Additional Information** **Job Number** 25144918 **Job Category** Finance & Accounting **Location** Sydney Area Office, Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park, Sydney, NEW SOUTH WALES, Australia, 2000VIEW ON MAP (https://www.google.com/maps?q=Sydney%20Area%20Office%2C%20Sheraton%20Grand%20Sydney%20Hyde%20Park%2C%20Sydney%2C%20NEW%20SOUTH%20WALES%2C%20Australia%2C%202000) **Schedule** Full Time **Located Remotely?** N **Position Type** Management **Role Summary** This strategic leadership role is responsible for designing and executing a scalable Finance Shared Services model across hotel operations in the APEC region. The Director will lead transformation initiatives, drive automation, and oversee finance projects that support regional growth, compliance, and operational excellence. **Key Competencies** + Strategic thinking and execution + Leadership and people development + Financial systems expertise (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Navision/D365) + Project and change management + Communication and stakeholder influence **Key Contributions of the Role** **a) Shared Services Strategy & Execution** + Design and roll out a scalable Finance Shared Services model to centralize transactional processes (e.g., AP, AR, GL). + Improve efficiency and reduce duplication across hotel markets in APEC. + Ensure alignment with global finance transformation goals. **b) Technology & Automation** + Partner with IT and other stakeholders to implement automation tools and enhancements. + Streamline finance operations through digital solutions and ERP optimization. + Champion innovation in finance processes across hotel properties. **c) Cross-Functional Collaboration** + Work closely with HR, Legal, and Operations to align finance processes with broader organizational goals. + Ensure seamless integration of shared services into hotel operations and support functions. + Facilitate cross-departmental initiatives that enhance financial governance. **d) Scalability & Growth Enablement** + Build a robust foundation that supports future expansion, including M&A integration and onboarding of new markets. + Minimize disruption during transitions and ensure continuity of finance services. + Support hotel pre-opening financial setup and regional growth initiatives. **e) Policy & Process Standardization** + Establish and enforce consistent finance policies, procedures, and controls across all regions. + Ensure compliance with internal and external audit requirements. + Reduce risk and improve audit readiness through standardized practices. **Qualifications** + Minimum Graduate + 12+ years of finance experience, with 5+ years in shared services or regional finance leadership. + Hospitality industry experience strongly preferred. + Proven track record in managing multi-country finance operations and transformation projects. + Strong understanding of hotel finance cycles and compliance frameworks. _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._ Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. **Be** where you can do your best work,​ **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global​ team, and **become** the best version of you.