Manager, Shipboard Finance (CCL)

The Manager, Shipboard Finance is responsible for overseeing the company's financial planning processes, providing financial modeling and analysis support, and driving business strategy. This role involves preparing comprehensive financial models, conducting benchmarking and process analysis, forecasting revenues and costs, and conducting comparative analyses. The successful candidate will work closely with commercial, operational and accounting teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, assist in the preparation of presentation materials for executive leadership, develop and implement onboard revenue growth strategies and cost saving initiatives. The ideal candidate has strong financial acumen, analytical skills, and strategic thinking, and will lead a small team to carry out all financial deliverables in a timely and accurate manner. Essential Functions: * Prepare detailed annual financial budgets and monthly financial forecasts * Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports * Monitor and track financial performance, and analyze variances * Assist in the preparation of presentation materials for executive leadership and the board of directors * Develop and implement cost-saving measures and efficiency strategies * Participate in cross-functional projects and assist other finance teams as required * Work closely with accounting teams to ensure accurate financial reporting * Develop financial models to support strategic planning and decision-making processes Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: * Scope: Collaborate with both Shoreside and Shipboard for CCL only * Problem solving: This role involves preparing comprehensive financial models, conducting benchmarking and process analysis, forecasting revenues and expenditures, and conducting comparative analyses. * Impact: The Manager of Shipboard Finance will work closely with operations and accounting teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, assist in the preparation of presentation materials for executive leadership and develop and implement cost-saving measures and efficiency strategies. * Leadership: Hiring/Firing, Promoting, Compensating, Training, Budgeting, Disciplining, Scheduling, Measuring Performance, Administering Budgets - Budget Amt: $1B+, Monitoring Expenses, Setting Budgets For all roles: * Knowledge: Understanding of workplace policies and procedures / Familiarity with team collaboration tools and techniques. * Skills: Strong time management and organizational skills * Abilities: Ability to maintain reliable and consistent attendance / Capacity to be punctual and meet deadlines / Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and work as part of a team / Demonstrated professionalism in all interactions and tasks. Qualifications: * Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting * Master's Degree a Plus * 5+ years of related work experience * Advanced Excel, ERP Systems & Tools, Data Analysis, Financial Modelling Travel: Less than 25% with shipboard travel likely Work Conditions: Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential. Physical Demands: Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time. This position is classified as "in-office." As an in-office role, it requires employees to work from a designated Carnival office in South Florida Monday through Thursday each week. Employees may work from their homes on Fridays. Candidates must be located in (or willing to relocate to) the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area. 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 may also be eligible to participate in Carnival's discretionary equity incentive 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 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.  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 Fitness center at our Miami campus #CCL #LI-HybridRemote #LI-SR1 About Us At Carnival Cruise Line, our mission is to consistently deliver safe, fun, and memorable vacations at a great value. As the world's most popular cruise line, we offer a variety of unique experiences across our fleet, ensuring that every voyage is filled with excitement and discovery. From world-class entertainment and dining to exploring stunning destinations, we create lasting memories for our guests while maintaining a dedication to the places we visit and the lives we touch. Join us and embark on a career that offers not only the chance to grow professionally but also the opportunity to be part of a global community that makes a difference. In addition to other duties/functions, this position requires full commitment and support for promoting ethical and compliant culture. More specifically, this position requires integrity, honesty, and respectful treatment of others, as well as a willingness to speak up when they see misconduct or have concerns. Carnival Corporation & plc and Carnival Cruise Line is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. In this regard, it does not discriminate against any qualified individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, mental, physical or sensory disability, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, federal, and/or international law.