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Marcus X. Marion
Sr Director Analyst
As a Senior Director Analyst in the Finance Practice, Marcus X. Marion advises executive and senior Finance Leaders in both the private and public sectors looking to streamline, transform, enhance productivity, and create transparency in their Finance Organizations. Mr. Marion brings 17 years of experience in the areas of Budgeting, Forecasting, FP&A, IT Finance, Management Consulting, and Technology Business Management (TBM). Mr. Marion's experience and pragmatic approach to identifying and implementing solutions to increase the accuracy, efficiency, and productivity of his clients' organizations leading to lasting results.
Previous experience
Prior to joining Gartner, Mr. Marion gained his 17 years of experience by holding several progressive leadership roles in FP&A, IT Finance, Project Management, and Business Analytics with industry-leading organizations such as Deloitte Consulting, LLP's, Honeywell International Space & Defense, Atkins North America, and most recently Raymond James Financial, Inc. Throughout his career, Mr. Marion has built and managed high-performing teams and delivered world-class solutions in high-pressure environments.
As a Finance Practitioner, Mr. Marion has been responsible for implementing best practices, strategic planning, leading continuous improvement initiatives, systems implementations, risk mitigation, and improving business operations through innovation.
Professional background
Raymond James Financial, Inc.
Executive - IT Finance
Deloitte Consulting, LLP
Project Controller
Deloitte Consulting, LLP
Senior Associate - Federal Business Intelligence Services
Areas of coverage
Digital Technology in Finance
Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting
Education
Walden University, MBA., Technology Business Management
Florida A&M University, BS, Business Administration / Management
Certified Technology Business Management Executive (CTBME®)
Six Sigma Greenbelt Certified
Top Issues That I Help Clients Address
1Technology Business Management (TBM)
2Budgeting / Forecasting Accuracy and Technology
3Budgeting Process Changes
4Driver-Based Budgeting
5Finance Technology - Strategy and Roadmap