Senior Financial Analyst (Costs)

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Reporting to the FP&A Manager and providing support to the other members of the International Finance Team.
2. Reviewing/tracking Costs, including analysing variances against Forecast and Plan. Providing clear explanations of variances to Senior Leadership and Head Office.
3. Key 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.
4. Partner the in-market Finance and Commercial teams to ensure correct financial procedures and controls are adhered to.
5. Assisting in the maintenance, development and improvement of the departments reporting including liaison with relevant stakeholders within the business.
6. Providing support in the administration of the Financial System/EPM (PBCS).
7. 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.

Qualifications:

• CIMA, ACCA or equivalent.
• Good analytical degree and 'A' levels.

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.
• 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 advantage.
• Candidate 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.

Key Relationships:

• International Finance team.
• Miami Central Functions.

What we Offer: At Royal Caribbean Group, we are client-centric but put people first. We have a culture where everyone is trusted and valued in equal measure, whatever your role in the company. We are propelled by people. Our employees and crew are the driving force behind our success. Our aim is to recruit, develop and retain world class people, who come to Royal Caribbean to do the best work of their careers.

We are committed to employee development, and you will have the opportunity to learn from some of the most experienced people in the business. We regularly reward and promote success, encouraging staff to take on new challenges and responsibilities to aid progression.

Our remuneration package includes our competitive pension, private healthcare, life assurance cover to name a few. In addition, every permanent member of staff that works at Royal Caribbean is eligible for our cruise request program and friends & family cruise discounts.

With good transport links to our modern offices in Surrey, we have plenty of free parking, a free shuttle bus from the train station, on-site restaurant, and on-site gym. We take a flexible approach to work. We currently work a combination of days in the office and work from home.

Come join the team - Journey with us, succeed with us, grow with us.

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.

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