The Senior Financial Analyst is a key contributor to Carnival Cruise Line’s financial performance, providing independent analytical insight, strong business partnership, and technical expertise to support informed decision‑making across the organization. This role leads the analysis, forecasting, and reporting of Selling, General, and Administrative (“SG&A”) expenses, with a particular focus on shoreside Compensation & Benefits and headcount‑related costs.
The Senior Financial Analyst serves as a primary finance partner to functional leaders by identifying trends, drivers, risks, and opportunities, and translating complex financial data into clear, actionable recommendations. Working closely with the Director and Manager of SG&A Finance, this role plays a critical part in the preparation and execution of the annual operating plan, monthly forecasts, and long‑range outlooks, operating with a high degree of independence and contributing to continuous improvement of FP&A processes.
Responsibilities
- Lead and support the SG&A Compensation & Benefits workforce planning and position management process, partnering with HR and senior leaders to evaluate headcount, labor cost drivers, and financial impacts.
- Key contributor for the SG&A operating plan, monthly forecast, and outlook processes for assigned cost areas, ensuring alignment with financial objectives and business priorities.
- Conduct in-depth, independent financial analysis of Compensation & Benefits expenses, identifying trends, variances, risk and opportunities and providing clear, actionable recommendations to leadership.
- Own the preparation, analysis, and communication of monthly SG&A management reporting, highlighting key drivers, variances to plan and forecast to support leadership decision‑making.
- Continuously evaluate and enhance FP&A processes, models, and reporting through automation, standardization, and technology improvements.
- Support strategic financial initiatives by aligning SG&A financial plans with broader organizational goals, which may include performing complex ad‑hoc financial analyses to support emerging business needs and leadership decisions.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Advanced proficiency in Hyperion Essbase, Hyperion Planning, Hyperion Interactive Reporting, and Oracle
- Financial or similar database systems
- Proficiency in creating and manipulating financial models to analyze trends, forecast expenses, and perform variance analysis
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to adapt easily to change in dynamic environment
- Ability to think strategically and contribute to the development of financial strategies aligned with organizational goals
- 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 workload, and achieve effective results
- 5+ years of progressive FP&A or financial analysis experience
- 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 home on Fridays. Candidates must be located in (or willing to relocate to) the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area.
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. Plus, 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,