Job Description

For the Carnival Global Sourcing group, the Senior Financial Analyst will compile the annual financial plan and forecasts and reports on the results.  The Senior Financial Analyst will regularly monitor A/P KPIs and report out on them to the department head centrally and within the brands.   Further, the Senior Financial Analyst will assist in performing the calculations and tracking the cost innovation initiatives and provide analytical support for all areas under the responsibility of the Vice President – Global Strategic Sourcing. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist in compilation of financial plans and forecasts
• Prepare reports and presentations to be presented to management
• Streamline planning, forecasting process and reporting of actuals to plan and forecast reporting
• Identify areas of risks and opportunities and formulate actions to address them
• Investigate variances, document explanations to be presented to management
• Provide support to the leaders in the categories under the responsibility of the Vice President – Global Strategic Sourcing to quantify the value of the cost innovation opportunities and update the calculations as needed
• Maintain the tracking document used to capture all opportunities and ensure the file is kept current
• Provide reporting on the opportunities as requested
• Participate in meetings to review the opportunities with stakeholders and Finance approvers
• In the categories under the responsibility of the Vice President – Global Strategic Sourcing, provide analytical support as needed
• Using the tools already in place, analyze the KPIs and provide an executive level summary to leadership on a regular basis including any key recommendations
• Less than 25% non-shipboard travel likely

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting
• 3 - 5 years of experience in financial roles include financial planning, accounting and analytics
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, TEAMS), Oracle, and experience with Hyperion and Power BI is highly desired
• Experience in a large public or private company or large public accounting firm
• Direct experience in a large corporation 
• High energy and team player
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and issues
• Ability to interface independently and effectively with peers in other departments and Brands within the organization
• Experience with proven ability to interact with all levels of the organization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Creative thinker and solutions oriented
• Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced, rapidly changing, environment
• “Hands-on” style and detail-oriented approach to analysis preparation and/or review
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Be able to analyze, evaluate and move quickly to support rapid decision making
• Tenacious in meeting deadlines, well organized, adept at managing peak workloads
• Uncompromising personal integrity, as well as a high-level of respect for all individuals
• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Detail-oriented, with a high degree of accuracy in work product
• Ability to manage time effectively, set priorities and meet deadlines
• Superior skills with analytical software, especially Microsoft Excel, and experience with a variety of financial analysis
• Strong proficiency with data querying and manipulation,
• Strong proficiency with Power Point and ability to create meaningful presentations for the intended recipients, which will vary from detailed to executive-level
• Oracle Financial Systems experience and knowledge is strongly preferred
• Hyperion Planning and Hyperion Essbase experience is a plus
• Power BI experience highly desired

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The range for this role’s base salary is $85,000 - $95,000.  Offers to selected candidates will be made on a fair and equitable basis, taking into account specific job-related skills and experience. 

At Carnival, your total rewards package is much more than your base salary. All non-sales roles participate in an annual cash bonus program, while sales roles have an incentive plan.  Director and above roles are also eligible for an additional vesting equity plan.  Plus, Carnival provides comprehensive and innovative benefits to meet your needs, including:

• Health Benefits:
  • Cost-effective medical, dental and vision plans
  • Employee Assistance Program and other mental health resources
  • Additional programs include company paid term life insurance and disability coverage
• Financial Benefits:
  • 401(k) plan that includes a company match
  • Employee Stock Purchase plan
• Paid Time Off
  • Holidays – All full-time and part-time with benefits employees receive days off for 7 company-wide holidays, plus an additional floating holiday to be taken at the employee’s discretion.
  • Vacation Time – All full-time employees at the manager and below level start with 14 days/year; director and above level start with 19 days/year.  Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 84 hours/year.  All employees gain additional vacation time with further tenure.
  • Sick Time – All full-time employees receive 80 hours of sick time each year.  Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 60 hours each year. 
• Other Benefits
  • Complementary stand-by cruises, employee discounts on confirmed cruises, plus special rates for family and friends
  • Personal and professional learning and development resources including tuition reimbursement
  • On-site preschool program, wellness center, and health clinic at our Miami campus

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