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Royal Caribbean International

Senior Analyst, Port Operations

Royal Caribbean International, Miami, Florida, us, 33222


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The Royal Caribbean Group’s Royal Caribbean International has an exciting career opportunity for a full time Senior Analyst, Port Operations on the Port Services Team reporting to the Manager, Worldwide Port Operations Planning and Support.

This position will work onsite in Miami, Florida.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for conducting and coordinating various analyses as determined by Senior Management in support of operations decision making. Identification of opportunities to improve operating results through financial analysis and development of enhanced management information systems are key activities. Effective communication of this information to Senior Management and the respective operational groups is critical to the success of this position.

Performs analytical duties for the Port Services department related to the port agency/stevedoring budget planning, financial tracking and reporting; processing invoices and services according to audit and compliance guidelines, contract/bid agreements, forecasts, projections and historical data. Responsible for identifying, designing, and implementing training programs for Port Operations billing Analysts and Port Agents worldwide. Collaborates closely with department leaders, IT and external vendors in development of the billing system (IMS).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs analyses and provides support related to the port agency, stevedoring and GPS annual financial budget, including monthly forecast.

Reviews monthly accruals and takes necessary actions to facilitate month end process. Performs review and gap analysis regarding actual expenses compared with the financial plan/forecast; identifies and recommends opportunities for financial savings.

Lead special projects and other assignments proactively, providing support and working closely with key departments or divisions to accomplish GPS/Port Operations goals.

Identify opportunities to improve operating performance through information gathering and analysis.

Conduct revenue analysis including volume/rate relationships.

Analyze operating results by decision-relevant variables.

Summarize variance investigations and assist in the development of action plans.

Develop operating ratios to monitor performance.

Formulate efficient research plans for analyzing large amounts of data.

Design controlled experiments to quantify operating relationships.

Build regression models to predict effects of operational revenue/cost action plans.

Develop report writing skills in the corporate financial system(s).

Assist in the development and implementation of benchmark reports for operating groups.

Summarize trends and relationships through graphs, schedules, and memos.

Quantify performance improvement opportunities.

Responsible for "special project" initiatives as defined by senior management.

Assist Operations and Corporate Planning with capital budgeting and analysis.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:

Four-year Bachelor's or equivalent (MBA preferred); or four to ten years related financial and business analysis experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum of three years of progressive experience in Finance, Accounting, or other analytical position. Minimum of two years of Port Operations experience.

Possess strong written and oral communication skills and be able to work effectively with all levels of operational personnel. Strong PC skills are required.

Advance Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint and MS Project strongly preferred. Knowledge of Brennock (IMS) or MXP is ideal.

Advanced analytical skills should include mathematical modeling, broad exposure to operations research, and statistics.

Business/financial planning and analysis experience preferred.

Detail oriented to ensure accuracy.

Demonstrated ability to work independently.

Exercise proper judgment.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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!

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 Group and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.

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