Lead Financial Analyst, Capital

Position Summary Lead, Capital, Business Analysis reporting to the Director, Finance & Business Analysis. Responsible for capital planning and monitoring, financial and strategic analyses, and providing insights and recommendations to drive brand improvement. Location: On-site in Miami, Florida. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Manages FP&A of $20M+ annual capital plan, measures, and reports on other capital investments that impact the brand's performance. With respect to $1B+ Net Cruise Cost budget, reports on variances to forecast and provides ad hoc support to supervisor in FP&A. Leads the capital planning and monitoring process. Collaborates with key stakeholders inside the brand and corporate staff to develop a capital plan that optimizes returns on invested capital. Develops long‑range capital plans and prioritizes projects based on strategic direction. Identifies return‑generating projects and works with operations teams to quantify financial and/or operational benefit. Supports operations teams in developing each project's business case and overall capital request. Tracks capital spend by project and explains variances to forecast. Supports Ecuador financial management and controllership as needed. Responsible for FP&A of Celebrity Vacations and Ecuador Operations, ensuring the business meets commitments on planned expenses, capital investment, and G&A spend. Works closely with RCL Corporate teams to execute Ecuador operation Tax, Compliance, Risk, and Accounting requirements. Interfaces effectively with all levels within the organization to provide valuable insights. Develops cross‑departmental relationships across functions (Corporate Planning, Capital Planning, Accounting, Operations, Finance) to maintain collaboration and timely communication. Capital Planning & Business Analysis Capital Planning and Analysis: Leads the financial planning process, including annual capital plan, monthly/quarterly forecasting, and long‑term capital planning. Analyzes capital performance/spend and provides insights and recommendations to support business decision‑making. Conducts routine internal capital audits to identify areas of improvement and efficiency across the brand's capital portfolio. Prepares and presents financial reports to senior management and stakeholders. Capital Management: Manages and monitors departmental capital budgets to ensure alignment with organizational and brand goals. Identifies cost‑saving opportunities and implements strategies to optimize capital performance. Ensures accurate allocation and tracking of expenses affecting P&L. Strategic Capital Partnerships: Partners with departmental leaders to develop and justify capital plans. Drives continuous improvement in capital processes and reporting through reviews and feedback with operational leaders. Owning the Capital Dashboard and Materials: Develops and publishes an enhanced Celebrity Capital Dashboard to provide visibility into capital projects. Conducts regular analysis of capital projects to ensure efficient management within budget and strategic objectives. Defines and develops capital process materials, documenting deliverables and workflows. Team Leadership: Leads and mentors the Brand Finance FRP, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence. Ensures professional development and growth of the FRP during their rotation. Galapagos / Ecuador – as needed Oversees monthly accounting activities, including analysis of results vs. plan and forecast. Develops analysis and communication for Celebrity Vacations & Ecuador operating expenses and G&A for annual and monthly forecasts. Works with Hotel, Marine, and Revenue Accounting Operations teams to produce accurate forecasts, analyze performance, and plan actions for variances. Ensures financial results are correct, compliant with GAAP and corporate policies, including Sarbanes‑Oxley. Proactively identifies and analyzes areas of potential improvement. Makes recommendations to executives on analyses that create efficiencies, reduce costs, or improve profitability. Drives initiatives to enhance company performance, acting as internal consultant and facilitator. Leads team that provides financial analysis, G&A analysis, and costing & pricing models for all Celebrity Vacations businesses, including the Galapagos packaging operation. Performs other duties as required. Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills B.A. in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. Three to five years of experience in financial or business analysis; cruise or hospitality experience preferred. Expert level user of financial modeling tools, including Microsoft Excel. Proficient in data analytics and interactive data visualization tools, such as Microsoft Power BI. Ability to manage multiple priorities and multitask. Excellent project management skills. Self‑starter, capable of working independently and in team environments. Detail oriented to ensure completeness and accuracy in analysis and presentations. Strong written and oral communication skills, effective with all operational personnel levels. Desire to learn and contribute to a growing global business. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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, 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Royal Caribbean International