Senior Financial Analyst (Costs)

at  Royal Caribbean Group

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 & benefits package and excellent career development opportunities each offering unique ways to explore the world

ABOUT US

Royal Caribbean Group is the world’s largest cruise line having a record-breaking year and launching not one but TWO brand new ships in 2024 including a brand-new class of ship in Icon of the Seas! It couldn’t be a more exciting time to join a global business that is blazing a trail in the travel industry right now
With our 3 brands Royal Caribbean International Celebrity Cruises & Silversea we have ships in South America Europe Asia Australia and several North American markets beyond our headquarters in Miami FL We cover the globe No matter where our guests want to go Royal Caribbean Group has a ship that can deliver a world-class vacation
At Royal Caribbean Group we never rest on our laurels; we constantly strive to improve our work and be at the forefront of the industry The work that we do is exciting challenging and innovative You get to work both independently and as part of a collaborative and dynamic international team We are passionate we are innovative and we are unstoppable

POSITION SUMMARY:

This role is positioned within the International Finance team It will take lead responsibility for reviewing monitoring and analysing Sales & Marketing General Administration and Insurance costs across the International offices Ensuring all variances are fully understood and reported The role will also liaise closely with Finance team based in the Weybridge Office and Globally

EXPERIENCE KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• A proactive self-starter who can work well as part of a team and independently on projects Strong attention to detail
• analytical and able to prepare own analysis work
• Travel industry knowledge/experience would be an advantage but not essential At least three years’ experience in an Accounting or Finance role Strong attention to detail

analytical and able to prepare own analysis work

• Experience of using analytical or planning/EPM tools would be very advantageous

• Advanced Excel (Macro level) and good knowledge of database software (such as Microsoft Access) would be an advantageCandidate must possess strong written and oral communication

• • Experience of working within a large International organisation and in a multi-currency environment would be beneficial
• Ability to build and maintain good working relationships at all levels of seniority

Assisting in the maintenance

• development and improvement of the departments reporting including liaison with relevant stakeholders within the business
• Providing support in the administration of the Financial System/EPM (PBCS)Perform other duties as required This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position
• Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or managemen

• Reporting to the FP&A Manager and providing support to the other members of the International Finance TeamReviewing/tracking Costs including analysing variances against Forecast and Plan
• Providing clear explanations of variances to Senior Leadership and Head OfficeKey role in the Annual Operating Plan and monthly Forecast process for the division for expenditure (operating & capital) across all International offices Ensuring deadlines are met submissions are accurate and complete Including identification of and quantification of risks
• trends and opportunities
• Partner the in-market Finance and Commercial teams to ensure correct financial procedures and controls are adhered to

Assisting in the maintenance

• development and improvement of the departments reporting including liaison with relevant stakeholders within the business
• Providing support in the administration of the Financial System/EPM (PBCS)Perform other duties as required This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position
• Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management