Lead, Financial Planning and Analysis

About the role

This position is onsite and based in Miami, FL. Reporting to the Director, Finance Shared Services, the Lead, Financial Planning and Analysis will play a pivotal role in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the Shared Services Finance department. The role involves leading complex analyses, developing insights, and delivering solutions to drive performance improvement across the enterprise. Key responsibilities include consolidating reporting and analysis to improve financial results in partnership with Human Resource leaders and various finance departments, overseeing the G&A budget for the Human Resources Shared Service team, and providing financial insight into overall Human Resources costs (opex, capex, payroll, and other G&A). The position requires constant communication with teams in Miami, the Philippines, UK, and other international locations to incorporate evolving business conditions into financial models and projections. The primary objective is to support the Director of Finance with financial insights and develop materials for the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Strategic Plans, and ad hoc deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the point person for Human Resource planning and analysis for all Shared Services Human Resource costs.
• Creates, develops, and packages 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 Strategic Plan materials, as well as other ad hoc projects and reporting requests.
• Supports strategic planning efforts for the Shared Services Finance department.
• 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 compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, accounting, and company policies for G&A accounts.
• Develops and maintains all Shared Services G&A financial reports and bridges for Shared Services leadership, corporate planning, and brand finance to track G&A performance and KPIs, ensuring visibility, transparency, and adherence to budget.
• Prepares financial reports and presentations to communicate performance to stakeholders.
• Supports brand initiatives and ad hoc projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or a related field required.
• Master’s degree in business, finance, or a technical field preferred.
• 5–7 years of related financial or business analysis experience.
• Cruising industry experience preferred.

Skills

• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills required.
• Dashboard analytic experience required.
• Hyperion, Oracle, and Smart View experience required.
• 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.

The position is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship.