Position Summary:

The Senior Analyst, Finance, Private Destinations functions as an integral part of the Royal Caribbean Finance department, supporting the Private Destinations and Product Development teams. This position will be responsible for developing financial models for the operations of the Private Destinations portfolio, including detailed assumptions and financial implications. This role will oversee all aspects of financial and administrative support functions, including planning, reporting, and business analysis for the Private Destinations Operations department. This position is responsible for conducting and coordinating various analyses as determined by Senior Management to support operational decision-making. Identifying opportunities to improve operating results through financial analysis and developing enhanced management information systems are key activities.

• Develop financial models focused on the operations of the private destinations portfolio. This includes understanding and developing assumptions and financial implications.
• Provide detailed monthly analysis on operating plan performance and deliver forecasts that support organizational goals and objectives.
• Create and maintain the operating and loss statements for each private destination, including monthly analysis and understanding of variances, working with multiple departments of the organization.
• Assist in the annual operating plan process, including the development of planning schedules, spreadsheet tools, comparative data, and communication of corporate objectives for the Private Destinations Department.
• Support the annual forecast process and monitor monthly progress, including variance analysis.
• Create and maintain accurate and real-time management reports and analysis, including quick turn-around of ad-hoc financial analysis in a dynamic environment.
• Perform weekly tracking of Private Destinations expenses and revenue updates for the leadership team.
• Provide strong working knowledge of relevant accounting principles to perform financial close functions and ensure accuracy and integrity of financial reporting.
• Identify, quantify, and raise/address risks and opportunities to the operating financial plans, with emphasis on analyzing drivers of performance and any variances to budget and prior year. Use those analyses to highlight key trends, opportunities, and risks, and to develop insights and recommendations for improving performance.
• Act as the departmental liaison to Accounting, Corporate Planning, and other departments as needed.
• Lead special projects/requests as determined by Private Destinations Management and/or Finance Management.

• 6+ years relevant work experience, preferably in operational finance with recent Understanding and knowledge of US GAAP requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, including intricate knowledge not only of advanced formulas (such as index-match) but also Excel problem-solving abilities to extract analysis and insights from data dumps - required.
• Strong knowledge of the cruise industry preferred.
• Knowledge of Hyperion Essbase, Smartview, EPM, and Oracle JD Edwards is helpful.
• Financial Modeling: Evaluating data and determining the optimal way to spend to accomplish company goals.
• Analytical: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and opportunities of alternative solutions and conclusions.
• Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop options and implement solutions.