Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Company: Carnival Cruise Line

Area of Interest: Finance

Location: Miami

State: Florida

Job Title: Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

This position is a key contributor to the future success of Carnival Cruise Line by providing a strong professional presence, technical marketing expertise and a business/operational focus for the Finance department. This is a challenging and exciting opportunity to partner with the VP, Strategic Planning to provide analytical support for annual budgeting and monthly forecasts, developing pro-forma models for proposed investment projects, and executing other ad hoc analyses related to Marketing finances and investments.

Essential Functions: Analyze current and past trends of financial performance including all areas of revenues, expenses and capital expenditures. In partnership with business leaders, develop and manage monthly financial forecasts for Advertising & Promotion expenses. Develop finance and business presentations and related supporting materials. Develop and deliver effective and timely business analysis and reporting both ad-hoc and at the request of the management team to further support business strategies and operational objectives.

Establish monthly reporting process to keep senior leadership (CMO and CFO) informed regarding the A&P actual spend and forecasted expenses.

Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree/ master’s degree are preferred with a focus on Finance, Accounting, or Marketing. Minimum of 6-10 years’ experience with a strong understanding of marketing operations. 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 modelling. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access). Understanding of Oracle Financial Systems, Hyperion Interactive Reporting and Hyperion Essbase or similar system. Ability to manage multiple projects to completion, coordinate action plans and implement decision strategies. Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to garner engagement from business leaders who have historically not been very attentive to their budgets.

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

An on-site Space Coast Credit Union satellite office, cafeteria and free parking

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

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 Cruise Line

Carnival Cruise Line is the most popular cruise brand in North America and operates 25 ships designed to foster exceptionally fun and memorable vacation experiences at an outstanding value. Carnival Cruise Line is the leading provider of year-round Caribbean cruises and also operates seasonal cruises in Europe, Alaska, New England, Canada, Bermuda, Hawaii, Mexican Riviera and the Panama Canal. The brand caters to a wide consumer demographic, appealing to families, couples, singles and seniors alike. One common denominator among Carnival’s guests is the desire for a truly fun, memorable and enjoyable vacation experience.

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 local, state, federal, and/or international law.

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