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Position Summary:
This position is responsible for managing the financial results and providing analytical support for Royal Caribbean International Hotel and Onboard Revenue Operations. The role manages all aspects of finance functions including planning, forecasting, reporting, and business analysis for all areas within these operations. This role provides financial leadership for critical business projects and develops insights by working with the operational team across the brand. Annual metrics associated with role ownership: OBR $1.5B; Hotel Expenses $1.2B
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Manages financial performance vs. Plan and Forecasts for Hotel Expenses and Onboard Revenue, making recommendations to the Director and VP regarding how to meet or exceed targets.Cross-functional collaboration with other operating teams including private destinations, risk management, supply chain, marketing, and other departments throughout the organization.Oversees the annual operating process including the development of the planning schedules, spreadsheet tools, comparative data, and communication of corporate objectives for the Hotel/Onboard Revenue departments.Reviews all reclasses, accruals and other month-end entries to be submitted to accounting. Develops detailed variance explanations to plan and forecast for Executive Committee and CFO variance analysis review of operations expenses. Creates and maintains accurate and real-time management reports and analysis including quick turn-around of ad-hoc financial analysis in a dynamic environment.Maintains and ensures cost controls are following Sarbanes Oxley, accounting, and other company policies. Support shoreside and shipboard hotel and onboard revenue operating teams. Manages vendor contracts and evaluations and facilitates payment approvals and invoice processing. Liaises with Accounting, Corporate Planning and Risk Management on forecast updates, planning, month-end closing, and other requests. Hires, trains, develops, and monitors the performance of junior members of the of the Finance team.
Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills:
Bachelor's degree in finance and/or Accounting, and MBA preferred.6+ years relevant work experience, preferably in operational finance with recent experience managing others.Successful track record in financial leadership.Knowledge and extensive experience in accounting and/or other financial/analytical systems (e.g. JD Edwards, Hyperion, Essbase, Excel). Strong leadership skills, collaboration/teaming, the ability to develop and maintain a high performing team, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Must be able to fully integrate into Royal Caribbean shoreside and shipboard culture.Leadership skills to proactively manage vessel expenses, support financial discipline, and ensure meeting or exceeding marine department financial targets and controls. Strong analytical & computer skills, written and verbal communication skills.Working knowledge of associated financial software and communication packages.
We know there's a lot to consider. As you go through the application process, our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance, and more relevant details to answer any additional questions. Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group. We'll hope to see you onboard soon!
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