Royal Caribbean Group

Lead, Financial Planning and Analysis

Royal Caribbean Group • $108K — $130K *
Miami, FL 33186In-Person
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • B.A. in Finance or a related field required; Master’s preferred
  • 5-7 years of financial or business analysis experience, preferably in the cruising industry
  • Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with dashboard analytics
  • Familiarity with Hyperion, Oracle, and Smartview
  • Strong project management and multitasking capabilities
  • Detail-oriented approach for accurate analysis
  • Self-motivated with a strong initiative and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead financial planning and analysis for all Human Resource costs
  • Create financial reports and presentations for performance reviews
  • Update management reporting to communicate trends and opportunities
  • Prepare annual operating plan and strategic planning materials
  • Support strategic planning for Shared Services Finance
  • Develop detailed budgets, forecasts, and financial models for G&A costs
  • Oversee month-end journal entries ensuring compliance with accounting policies
  • Maintain G&A financial reports for leadership, ensuring visibility and adherence to budget
  • Prepare presentations to communicate performance to stakeholders
  • Assist with brand initiatives and special projects as needed

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth within Royal Caribbean Group
  • Access to a diverse international work environment
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams worldwide
  • Contributing to significant financial decision-making processes
  • Be a part of a leading organization in the cruising industry
Full Job Description
The Royal Caribbean Group has an exciting career opportunity for a full time Lead, Financial Planning and Analysis reporting to the Director, Finance Shared Services.

Position is onsite and based in Miami, FL

This position will play a pivotal role in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the Shared Services Finance department. They are responsible for leading complex analyses, developing insights, and delivering solutions that will drive performance improvement across the enterprise.

They will also consolidate reporting, and analysis aimed at driving improved financial results in partnership with the Human Resource leaders and the various finance departments. They will also oversee the G&A budget for the Human resources SHS Shared Service team. This person will play a crucial role in the forecasting and analysis of our G&A costs. They must be in constant communication with the teams in Miami, the Philippines, UK, and all other international locations to incorporate the ever-changing business environment into our financial models and projections. Their primary objective is to support the Director of Finance with financial insight into the overall Human resources costs (opex, capex, payroll, and other G&A) as well as develop the materials for the AOP, Strat Plans and any other ad hoc deliverables. They will need strong work ethic, have a proficient level of diligence, outstanding analytical skills and have a solution-oriented approach to problems. Effective communication to management and the respective Executive groups is critical to the success of this position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Serves as point person for Human Resource planning and analysis for all SHS Human Resource costs.
  • Responsible for creating, developing, and packaging financial reports and presentations for monthly performance reviews, management reporting and strategic planning.
  • Maintains and updates management reporting to clearly communicate actual results, trends, opportunities, and alternative scenarios.
  • Prepares AOP, Plan and Strat Plan materials as well as any other ad hoc projects and reporting requests.
  • Supports the strategic planning efforts for the SHS Finance
  • Develops and maintains detailed budgets, forecasts, and financial models for G&A.
  • Oversees preparation of month-end journal entries, including re-classes, accruals, and prepaid entries, ensuring that all expense recording is in compliance with Sarbanes Oxley, accounting and other company policies for the G&A accounts.
  • Develops and maintains all SHS G&A financial reports and bridges for SHS leadership, corporate planning, and brand finance, to track G&A performance and KPIs, as well as to ensure visibility, transparency, and adherence to budget.
  • Prepares financial reports and presentations to communicate performance to stakeholders.
  • Supports brand initiatives and ad-projects as assigned.


Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:
  • B.A in Finance, or related field required.
  • Master's degree in business, finance or in a technical field preferred.
  • 5-7 years of related financial or business analysis experience. Cruising industry experience preferred.
  • Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills are required. Dashboard analytic experience required.
  • Hyperion, Oracle, Smartview experience.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and multitask in a demanding environment.
  • Excellent project management skills, including the ability to lead, facilitate and organize.
  • Must be an initiative-taker and highly motivated, with the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
  • Desire to learn and deliver business decision aids to operational leaders.
  • Must be detail oriented to ensure accuracy in analysis.
  • Prior experience with Essbase a plus.
  • Must work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Must be able to work under tight timelines, prioritizing responsibilities as needed.

About Royal Caribbean Group

Royal Caribbean Group is a cruise vacation company with a global fleet of 63 ships traveling around the world. The company provides celebrity cruises and silversea cruises. Royal Caribbean Group was established in 1968 in Miami, Florida.

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Join Royal Caribbean Group's dynamic team to help redefine the travel experience for millions of guests worldwide. The company's commitment to growth and leadership in the cruise industry offers a unique platform for professionals to advance their careers. Transform the future of travel with Royal Caribbean Group, where diversity, innovation, and a passion for service converge to create extraordinary vacation experiences. Lead in a market where skills in technology, customer service, and operational excellence are prized. Royal Caribbean Group stands at the forefront of the travel industry, offering team members unparalleled opportunities for career advancement. Work alongside a global team of professionals dedicated to pioneering new paths in the cruise sector. Royal Caribbean Group fosters a culture of innovation and leadership, making it an ideal workplace for those aiming to make a significant impact.

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Engage with a diverse team at Royal Caribbean Group—professionals dedicated to reshaping the future of travel through continuous innovation and a deep understanding of the global travel market.

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10,001 employees
Industry
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