Sr. Analyst - Financial Planning and Analysis

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Royal Caribbean Group’s Destination Development team has an exciting career opportunity for a full time Sr. Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis reporting to the   Director, Destination Development.

Position Summary / Job Purpose:

Royal Caribbean is looking for a senior analyst to join its Destination Development Group.  The Destination Development Group seeks strategic destination and infrastructure JV investments around the globe that serve Royal Caribbean Group’s growing fleet of ships and markets, improve guest satisfaction, and generate long-term returns. This position works closely with the Business Owners of the Destination Development team as support for financial analysis to help move projects forward and manage internal financial reporting and protocols. This position analyzes financial plans and operating forecasts as well as reviews financial reports for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. The senior analyst will be responsible for managing the teams expense activity and approvals.  Additionally, the senior analyst will present to leadership updates on financial activity and forecasts for the Destination Development Group.

Essential Duties: 

Financial Analysis

Support the Destination Development team in updating actuals and forecasting the portfolio of JV investment financials, capex budget, and conducting ad hoc analyses as needed for portfolio investments. This may include managing the liquidity needs of each project and communicating recommendations based on investment circumstances, managing the port berthing agreements and minimum guarantees, and finding ways to optimize financials given specific JV needs. Provide forecast, actuals and variance on monthly, quarterly, annual basis. Supports the Assets Management Office as a key liaison with the JVs in the portfolio

Liaison for Internal Financial Communication and Approvals

Serve as key contact for Destination Development group with the Capital, Internal and External Financial Reporting, Corporate Finance, Technical Accounting Group, Grand Finance, and Cash Management Office. Works efficiently with both internal and external departments to manage approvals, submit required SOX compliance and financial reports, and oversees accurate accounting of all JV investments and transactions. Monitors and closes audit requests; helps coordinate the process for updating the status of open issues and remediation.

Budget Management

Manage the Destination Development team’s budget by optimizing group spend, maintaining the expense tracker, and updating the group’s forecast accordingly.

Transaction & Invoice Processing

Manage vendors and relevant transactions for the Destination Development group.  This includes reviewing contracts and terms with partners and vendors to assess the financial impact  as well as ensuring all transactions are accurately paid and reflected in the systems.

Education, Experience, Knowledge & Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or a quantitative discipline, and 6 years of experience in a financial role.
• Experience in accounting, asset management, or real estate investments preferred.
• Strong accounting, analytical, and financial analysis skills required.
• Detail oriented and well organized.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of management, employees, co-workers, and vendors.
• Proactive work style with the ability to work independently with limited direction.
• Ability to adapt to new challenges in a dynamic and fast paced environment while handling multiple projects.
• Keen attention to details.
• Ability to prioritize deliverables and meet demanding deadlines.
• Ability to work well within a team-oriented environment or individually.
• Previous valuation experience and working with joint venture investments preferred.
• Previous experience with equity method accounting preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is required.

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!

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