Analyst, Shipboard Finance

CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Employee discounts on cruises

On-site fitness center

Job summary

Carnival Cruise Line is seeking a seasoned finance professional to report on variances, build forecasts, and develop budgets for crew-related costs. The role supports operational leaders with analytical insights to guide critical business decisions.

The position requires 5+ years of experience, advanced Excel and Hyperion skills, and a Bachelor’s degree. It is an in-office role based in South Florida with limited travel and strong emphasis on teamwork and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Advanced proficiency in Hyperion Essbase, Planning, Interactive Reporting, and Oracle.
• Experience with financials or similar database systems.
• Proficiency in Tableau.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to change in dynamic environment.
• Strong financial statement analysis and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed annual budgets and monthly forecasts for Crew Related Costs.
• Lead special projects across Shipboard Finance.
• Monitor and analyze variances and financial performance.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and support other finance teams.
• Develop junior team members and promote teamwork and high standards.

Skills

Advanced Excel & PowerPoint

Interpersonal & communication

Analytical thinking

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Hyperion Essbase

Hyperion Planning

Hyperion Interactive Reporting

Oracle

Tableau

Job description

Responsible for reporting and analyzing financial variances of ongoing operations and building forecast and budgets. Also responsible for developing, tracking, and analyzing recommendations for Operating Expenses. Works on special projects as determined by the business. Provides insight for commercial and operational leaders in making critical business decisions through technical and analytical expertise.

Essential Functions

• Prepare detailed annual financial budgets and monthly financial forecasts for all Crew Related Costs
• Special projects as determined by the needs of the business covering all areas of Shipboard Finance
• Monitor and track financial performance, and analyze variances
• Participate in cross-functional projects and assist other finance teams as required
• Develop junior team members, constantly seeking opportunities to improve and promote an environment of teamwork and high professional standards

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Scope: CCL only
• Problem solving: Responsible for reporting and analyzing financial variances of ongoing operations and building forecast and budgets
• Impact: Develop and improve upon analytical tools, independently and collaboratively, to identify business trends
• Leadership: Develop junior team members, constantly seeking opportunities to improve and promote an environment of teamwork and high professional standards

Essential/Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Advanced proficiency in Hyperion Essbase, Hyperion Planning, Hyperion Interactive Reporting, and Oracle
• Financials or similar database systems
• Proficiency in Tableau
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to adapt easily to change in dynamic environment
• Mastery with financial statement analysis
• Must be able to critically think, problem solve, and perform root cause analysis under ambiguity
• Highly analytical and detail oriented with a strong business sense
• Ability to manage multiple projects to completion, coordinate action plans, and implement actionable strategies
• Ability to manage tight deadlines, prioritize work‑load, and achieve effective results
• Strong ability to problem‑solve under ambiguity, adapts readily and easily to changes, and has the drive to challenge the limits of their professional skills

Essential Experience Required

• 5+ years

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.

Benefits

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. 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

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.