Senior Financial Analyst, Product Development

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Caribbean Group in Miami, FL, is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst for Product Development Finance. This on-site role supports G&A and capital project analyses, budgeting, forecasting, and executive reporting across land-based and shipboard initiatives.

The candidate will collaborate with Product Development, PMO, Design, Construction, Environmental and other functions, driving insights and cost optimization. Experience with Oracle ERP/EPM and AI productivity tools is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field is required.
• Three to five years of progressive experience in financial analysis, FP&A or related disciplines.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for senior leadership audiences.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word; advanced formulas and financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Manage Product Development G&A expenses, month-end close, forecasting, variance analysis and reporting.
• Review expenses, track spending and forecasts, identify risks and opportunities, and advise leadership on cost mitigation.
• Lead capitalized labor process and budgeting across land-based and shipboard projects.
• Provide financial planning, forecasting, and reporting support for capital projects.

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication

Presentation skills

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Oracle ERP/EPM

AI productivity tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business

Tools

Oracle ERP/EPM

Microsoft Copilot

Claude

Job description

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Journey with us! Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our exciting team of employees. Royal Caribbean Group is pleased to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and excellent career development opportunities, each offering unique ways to explore the world.

Royal Caribbean Group’s Royal Caribbean International Brand has an exciting career opportunity for a full-time Senior Financial Analyst, Product Development reporting to the Manager, Product Development & Newbuild Finance.

This position works on-site in Miami, Florida.

Position Summary:

The Senior Financial Analyst, Product Development, serves as an integral member of Royal Caribbean's Finance organization, specifically supporting the Product Development Finance team.

The Product Development organization oversees a dynamic portfolio of strategic investments, includingPerfect Day destinations, Royal Beach Clubs, shipnewbuilds, and fleet modernization projects. The team partners across a broad range of disciplines, including Product Development, Project Management, Innovation, Architecture & Design, Construction, Environmental, and Land Acquisition.

This positionis responsible forperforming and coordinating financial analyses that support operational decision-making and strategic initiatives. Key responsibilities include G&A expense management and capitalized labor accounting across both land-based developments and shipboard projects.The role also provides financial planning, forecasting, and reporting support for capital projects and related investments.

Success in this position requires strong analytical capabilities, business partnership skills, and the ability to effectively communicate insights and recommendations to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage ProductDevelopmentG&A expenses, including month-end close activities, journal entries, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
• Review and approveexpense requests,track spending,maintainaccurateforecasts based on business assumptions and actual performance, proactivelyidentifyrisks and opportunities, and partner with Product Development leadership to recommendcostmitigation strategies.
• Participate in month-end financial review meetings with Financeexecutiveleadership, presenting variance explanations, key business drivers, and forward-looking insights.
• Own and administer the capitalized labor process by partnering with leaders across Product, Innovation, PMO, Design, Construction, Environmental, and other Product Development functions to ensure labor costs are appropriately captured andallocatedto applicable land-based and shipboard projects.
• Support capitalized labor budgeting and forecasting processes, including annual planning, monthly consolidations, project performance tracking, and risk analysis. Provide meaningful insights and recommendations to project managers and business leaders.
• Own headcount tracking and Work Force Planning initiatives with leadership.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and support to the Product Development Finance team while helping drive process improvements, efficiency initiatives, and standardization across project teams.
• Champion the adoption of AI-enabled tools and technologies byidentifyingopportunities to automate routine processes, improve reporting capabilities, and enhance analytical insights. Leverage tools such as Copilot, Claude,and other emerging technologies to drive productivity and decision support.
• Performs other duties as required.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, ora relatedfieldrequired.
• Three to five years of progressive experience in financial analysis, business analysis, FP&A, controllership, or related disciplines; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex financial information to audiences at all organizational levels.
• Advancedproficiencyin Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, includingexpertisein advanced formulas, financial modeling, data analysis, and transforming large datasets into actionable business insights.
• Experience and knowledge with Oracle ERP/EPM system.
• Experience using AI-powered productivity and analytical tools, such as Microsoft Copilot, Claude, or similar technologies.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills withdemonstratedability to evaluate alternatives,identifyrisks, and recommend practical business solutions.
• Proven problem-solving capabilities, including the ability to analyze complex issues, synthesize information, and implement effective solutions.
• Strong executive presentation skills with the ability to develop compelling financial narratives and communicate business recommendations clearly and effectively.
• Excellent listening, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills with a demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence outcomes across functions.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of financial and operational drivers.
• Knowledge of the cruise, hospitality, travel, or leisure industry is preferred.

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!

The position is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship.

It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexuality, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Royal Caribbean Groupand each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.