Manager, Financial Analytics

Manager Of Financial Data And Analytics

As the Manager of Financial Data and Analytics for the Shipboard Financial Analytics group, you will lead a team of analysts responsible for delivering high-impact financial and operational insights that support Carnival Cruise Line's shipboard teams. You will play a critical role in guiding the development of data-driven strategies, managing forecasting processes, and ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of our analytics platforms. This role requires a strong blend of leadership, technical acumen, and business insight. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to align analytics initiatives with strategic priorities, while mentoring your team to deliver accurate, timely, and actionable insights.

Essential Functions:

• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop a team of Financial Data Analysts, fostering a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and accountability.
• Strategic Analytics Oversight: Guide the execution of technical analysis, data modelling, and dashboard development (primarily in Tableau) to support shipboard financial and operational performance.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as a key liaison between the analytics team and business leaders, ensuring alignment on priorities and delivering insights that drive measurable outcomes.
• Data Governance & Quality: Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of data through validation processes and ongoing maintenance of reporting systems
• Innovation & Optimization: Identify opportunities to enhance reporting capabilities, streamline workflows, and implement best practices in data visualization and analytics.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• This role sits within the Shipboard Financial Analytics group and serves as a critical bridge between shipboard operations and shoreside leadership. The manager will oversee analytics initiatives that span both ship and shore, ensuring consistency in financial reporting and insight delivery across the fleet. The role's influence extends across multiple departments, including Finance, Shipboard Operations, and IT, and plays a key part in aligning data strategy with enterprise-wide goals. The manager will also contribute to the broader analytics discipline by championing scalable solutions and fostering a data-driven culture throughout the organization.
• This role involves solving complex analytical challenges that directly impact shipboard financial performance and operational efficiency. The manager is expected to:
• Anticipate and address data inconsistencies or gaps that could affect reporting accuracy.
• Lead the team in designing scalable solutions for integrating disparate data sources into cohesive dashboards and forecasting tools.
• Evaluate the financial implications of operational decisions and provide strategic recommendations based on predictive modeling and scenario analysis.
• Navigate ambiguity and evolving business needs by applying structured problem-solving techniques and leveraging both historical data and forward-looking insights.
• The Manager of Financial Data and Analytics will have a broad and meaningful impact across the business:
• Enterprise Influence: This role helps shape the financial narrative for shipboard operations, influencing decisions that affect cost control, revenue optimization, and operational efficiency.
• Standard Setting: The manager will contribute to establishing and evolving best practices in financial analytics, data visualization, and reporting standards across the organization.
• Cross-Functional Reach: By partnering with Finance, Operations, and IT, this role ensures that analytics solutions are aligned with business goals and scalable across departments.
• Strategic Enablement: The insights and tools developed under this role will empower leadership to make informed, data-driven decisions that support long-term strategic objectives.
• Leadership: Excellent Analytical and Auditing skills, Proficient in Microsoft Office specifically Excel, Word, Power BI and SQL
• Knowledge of EBS a plus
• Excellent interpersonal and English Verbal/Written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and assist in other areas of accounting when needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Industrial Engineering or similar field.
• Master's Degree a plus
• Technically Strong: (1) Solid understanding of financial planning and analysis functions, including annual budget, capital budgeting and resource allocation processes (2) Able to develop solutions where precedents and procedures do not exist (3) Able to work cross-functionally to solve problems and implement change (4) Pro-active in developing and implementing strategies that significantly mitigate risk (5) Strong analytical and organizational skills (6) Able to analyze, evaluate and support rapid decision-making (7) Creative and solutions-oriented thinker [B] Strong proficiency in Power BI/Tableau, SQL, and data warehousing concepts. [C] 5+ years' experience
• Proven experience in financial analytics, data visualization, and team leadership. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights. An understanding of the cruise industry, its unique challenges, and data sources is highly beneficial.

Travel : No or very little 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