Senior Analyst, Financial

About the role

The Senior Financial Analyst is a key contributor to Carnival Cruise Line’s financial performance, providing independent analytical insight, strong business partnership, and technical expertise to support informed decision-making across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the SG&A Compensation & Benefits workforce planning and position management process, partnering with HR and senior leaders to evaluate headcount, labor cost drivers, and financial impacts.
• Key contributor for the SG&A operating plan, monthly forecast, and outlook processes for assigned cost areas, ensuring alignment with financial objectives and business priorities.
• Conduct in-depth, independent financial analysis of Compensation & Benefits expenses, identifying trends, variances, risks, and opportunities, and providing clear, actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Own the preparation, analysis, and communication of monthly SG&A management reporting, highlighting key drivers, variances to plan and forecast to support leadership decision-making.
• Continuously evaluate and enhance FP&A processes, models, and reporting through automation, standardization, and technology improvements.
• Support strategic financial initiatives by aligning SG&A financial plans with broader organizational goals, which may include performing complex ad-hoc financial analyses to support emerging business needs and leadership decisions.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Advanced proficiency in Hyperion Essbase, Hyperion Planning, Hyperion Interactive Reporting, and Oracle
• Financial or similar database systems
• Proficiency in creating and manipulating financial models to analyze trends, forecast expenses, and perform variance analysis
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to adapt easily to change in dynamic environment
• Ability to think strategically and contribute to the development of financial strategies aligned with organizational goals
• Must be able to critically think, problem solve, and perform root cause analysis under ambiguity
• Highly analytical and detail oriented with a strong business sense
• Ability to manage multiple projects to completion, coordinate action plans, and implement actionable strategies
• Ability to manage tight deadlines, prioritize workload, and achieve effective results
• 5+ years of progressive FP&A or financial analysis experience

Benefits

• 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 8 company-wide holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays 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.
• Sick Time – All full-time employees receive 80 hours of sick time 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