Senior Financial Analyst

Journey with us! Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our exciting team of employees Royal Caribbean Group is pleased to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package and excellent career development opportunities each offering unique ways to explore the world

We are proud to be the vacation-industry leader with global brands - including Royal Caribbean International Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cruises - the most innovative fleet and private destinations and the best people Together we are dedicated to turning the vacation of a lifetime into a lifetime of vacations for our guests

The Royal Caribbean Group’s Finance Team has an exciting career opportunity for a full time Senior Financial Analyst to the Land Hotel and Turnaround Operations Senior Director

The position is onsite and based in Miami Florida

The position is also not eligible for work authorization sponsorship

Position Summary:

The Senior Analyst Operations Planning & Performance serves as a strategic business partner to operational leadership providing financial planning forecasting performance analysis and decision-support across multiple operational functions

This role acts as the lead analytical resource for assigned business areas and is responsible for independently leading budgeting forecasting and business performance management activities that support operational and financial objectives

Working closely with Operations Finance IT Revenue Management and other key stakeholders the Senior Analyst develops complex analyses evaluates business performance identifies risks and opportunities and delivers strategic recommendations to leadership

The position requires significant analytical expertise business acumen and independent judgment to solve complex business challenges and support strategic initiatives within a dynamic cruise and travel environment

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead the development and management of annual operating budgets for assigned operational departments

Independently manage monthly quarterly and annual forecasting processes incorporating operational drivers business trends and strategic initiatives

Develop and maintain complex forecasting models scenario analyses and long-range planning assumptions to support operational and financial decision-making

Own budget variance analysis identifying key drivers risks opportunities and recommended corrective actions

Partner with operational leadership to develop actionable plans that ensure achievement of financial and operational targets

Evaluate the financial impact of operational changes new initiatives resource investments and business strategies

Support enterprise planning cycles through development of operating assumptions and financial outlooks

Design develop and maintain executive-level dashboards scorecards and performance reporting tools

Produce recurring and ad hoc reporting that provides meaningful insights into operational and financial performance

Ensure accuracy consistency and integrity of operational and financial data used in decision-making

Leverage business intelligence tools and advanced analytics to improve reporting efficiency and business visibility

Transform large and complex data sets into actionable recommendations for leadership

Analyze operational performance metrics and operating costs to identify opportunities for optimization and improved business performance

Translate operational activities and business drivers into measurable financial outcomes and strategic insights

Develop recommendations to improve efficiency productivity resource utilization and cost effectiveness across operational functions

Monitor key business indicators and proactively identify emerging risks operational challenges and performance gaps

Conduct root-cause analysis to identify drivers of operational and financial performance and recommend sustainable solutions

Lead ad hoc analyses to support critical business decisions operational initiatives and executive leadership requests

Serve as a trusted advisor to Directors Senior Directors and operational leaders by providing data-driven recommendations and financial insights

Influence business decisions through comprehensive analysis of operational and financial data

Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate initiatives prioritize investments and assess potential business impacts

Develop business cases return-on-investment analyses and financial justification for operational projects technology investments and strategic initiatives

Present findings recommendations and forecasts to senior leadership clearly communicating financial and operational implications

Lead cross-functional planning and performance management initiatives across Operations and supporting business functions

Act as a subject matter expert for budgeting forecasting performance reporting and operational analytics processes

Provide guidance and analytical direction on planning methodologies reporting standards and performance measurement practices

Mentor junior analysts and share best practices to strengthen analytical capabilities across the organization

Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reporting automation process standardization forecasting accuracy and operational effectiveness

Support organizational transformation efforts and strategic initiatives through advanced analytics and business performance insights

Qualifications Knowledge and Skills:

An undergraduate degree in Finance Business Administration Operations Management Hospitality Management

Statistics or related field is preferrable

Bachelor's degree preferred

5+ years of progressive experience in Financial Accounting Business Analysis or Information Systems

Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-wide initiatives complex implementations and cross-functional transformation efforts

Financial Planning & Forecasting

Data Analytics

Financial Governance

Advanced Excel and reporting tools

Risk Management

Compliance & Controls

Continuous Improvement

Strong understanding of General Ledger Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Fixed Assets Revenue Recognition and Financial Reporting

Strategic Thinking

Business Process Transformation

Cross-Functional Leadership

Executive Communication

Stakeholder Influence

Agency and Third-Party Submissions: Please note this is a direct search by the Company and applications through agencies and other third parties will not be accepted nor will fees be paid for unsolicited resumes Any unsolicited resumes will be considered the Company's property

We know there's a lot to consider As you go through the application process our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance and more relevant details to answer any additional questions Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group We'll hope to see you onboard soon!

It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race color religion sex age national origin disability sexual orientation sexuality gender identity or expression marital status or any other characteristic protected by law Royal Caribbean Group and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment

Nearest Major Market: Miami