Casino Senior Financial Analyst

Job Description:

Candidate Profile

You are smart, intellectually curious and highly analytical. You love to generate, manipulate and analyze complex data sets. You are fascinated by numbers, because to you they are not just numbers. They are letters, words and sentences that you can read fluently and translate into actionable insights for the leadership of our Global Casino Operations group. You graduated with a quantitatively focused degree; a Master’s of Business Analytics or similar would be a strong differentiator.

If this sounds like you we should talk! Right now!

Our Global Casino business is one of the fastest growing business units within Carnival Corporation and a top contributor to our bottom line. In fact, with nearly 100 casino-ships currently operation around the world, Carnival Corporation is one of the largest and most innovative Casino & Gaming Operators in the world.

We are currently seeking a Casino Senior Financial Analyst. For the Global Casino Operations group, the Casino Senior Financial Analyst will design and prepare ad hoc compensation and commission related analyses/reports for management review of various Casino Marketing programs. The position also assists with or leads financial projects, plans, and forecasts as needed. This position will be a key contributor to the future success of the Planning team by providing a strong professional presence, technical expertise and a business/operational focus. The position will work with management throughout the department and company to develop, track and analyze key performance indicators to assess and ensure operational strength. Together with the Director & Assistant Controller and the Manager of Casino Financial Planning & Analysis, will assist in the preparation and consolidation of the marketing results reporting, annual budget and forecast deliverables. Challenges include working with data from various sources as well as coordinating the collection of data from various individuals (i.e., shipboard Casino Management, brands, shoreside Casino Management, etc.).

Essential Functions

Marketing Results Reporting

• Extract data from various systems/files and compile financial results of marketing programs
• Develop methods to streamline/automate internal processes and reporting
• Use analytical skills to sift through large amounts of data and turn this information into key qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Prepare reports and provide to Operations and Marketing
• Compensation programs- Design and prepare ad hoc compensation and commission related reports for management.
• Leverage service experience to communicate with affected associates effectively.
• Understand data elements contained in various systems/tools and extract and interpret data for issue resolution.
• Complete ad hoc report requests as needed.

Database Administration

• Coordinate review and update of Casino Management and Accounting System (CMAS) budget and voyage/itinerary details.
• Maintains database performance by ensuring database parameters and continuous system operating segments.
• Resolves problems/trouble shooting when system issues arise related to itinerary differences.
• Coordinates with internal IT and external vendor software support teams as needed to resolve system issues.

Financial Planning and Analytics

• Develop methods to streamline budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Assist in preparation of financial budget and forecast deliverables.
• Develop new tools and analyses, independently and collaboratively, to provide insights into business trends.
• Communicate complex analysis and results with recommendation to all levels of management, including senior management.

Projects & Other

• Prepare and/or review ad hoc reports and analysis as requested.
• Assist in projects as requested.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or Statistics. MBA preferred.
• A minimum of three years of experience in comparable role performing and improving financial planning, forecasting and analysis, total of 5-6 years of experience in financial database management and/or financial analysis.
• Strong problem solving and data analytic skills.
• Knowledge of compensation and data analysis
• Superior Excel skills, Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and strong proficiency in Word and Outlook,
• Proficiency in Oracle Financials and IBM Cognos TM1 software or comparable applications or tools strongly preferred
• Knowledge of budgeting and forecasting techniques as well as proficiency with financial statement analysis and projection.
• Knowledge of overall business strategy and operations including business processes, revenue and cost components and drivers of these measures, profitability and return on investment modeling.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and issues.
• Ability to manage multiple projects to completion, coordinate action plans and implement decision strategies.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to adapt easily to change.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently or as part of a team and comfortable working with all levels of management.
• Positive, team player attitude with a desire to learn.

Benefits as a member of Carnival’s Team:

• A comprehensive healthcare program, dental coverage and flexible spending accounts.
• Company-paid term life insurance and long term disability coverage, employee-paid optional life insurance and other voluntary insurance programs.
• A 401(k) plan that includes up to a 3% company match after one year of service and a discretionary-profit sharing contribution in your second year of eligible employment
• Tuition Reimbursement that provides up to 75% reimbursement for company related professional career development.
• Employee Stock Purchase plan that provides up to a 15% discount off the Fair Market Value of Carnival Corporation Common Stock Paid vacation and sick time.
• Two complimentary "Fun Ship" cruises a year (based on available space and seniority) as well as discounted rates to friends and family in addition to other discounts to local and neighborhood vendors.
• An on-site fully accredited preschool educational program that provides developmentally appropriate educational programming for families of children ages 6 weeks through 5 years of age and up to 12 years of age during school holidays and summer vacation in addition to drop-in care for those unexpected childcare conflicts.
• An on-site Health and Wellness Center that provides a full range of activities including weight training machines, free weights, cardiovascular equipment, an aerobic center, massage therapy, certified personal trainers and a wide variety of other programs
• Two complimentary "Fun Ship" cruises a year (based on available space and seniority) as well as discounted rates to friends and family in addition to other discounts to local and neighborhood vendors

About Carnival Corporation & plc

Carnival Corporation & plc is a global cruise company and one of the largest vacation companies in the world. Our portfolio of leading cruise brands includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Seabourn and Fathom in North America; P&O Cruises, and Cunard Line in the United Kingdom; AIDA in Germany; Costa Cruises in Southern Europe; and P&O Cruises in Australia. These brands, which comprise the most recognized cruise brands in North America, the United Kingdom, Germany and Italy, offer a wide range of holiday and vacation products to a customer base that is broadly varied in terms of cultures, languages and leisure-time preferences. We also own a tour company that complements our cruise operations: Holland America Princess Alaska Tours in Alaska and the Canadian Yukon. Combined, our vacation companies attract ten million guests annually.

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 o sex, race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, martial status, mental, physical or sensory disability or any other classification protected by local, state, federal and/or international law.

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