Job Description

One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess is the world’s leading international premium cruise line and tour company, carrying millions of guests each year to hundreds of destinations around the globe. We give our guests the Medallion Class experience others simply cannot. The Love Boat promises something for everyone.

We are looking for an amazing Manager,FP&A to fill this role, which is based in our Fort Lauderdale office. This role supports the Onboard Revenue and Marketing operations by providing financial planning, analysis, and reporting. It collaborates with both shoreside and shipboard teams and has a direct impact on financial performance and decision-making. The role influences both operational and strategic financial planning across the business.                                                                            

Here is a summary of what Princess is looking for in its Manager, FP&A. Is this you?

Responsibilities

• Support Onboard Revenue and Marketing operations in development of quarterly forecasts, and yearly strategic/operational plans. Model financial impact of initiatives in strategic and operating plans. Assist with ROI analysis for capital requests.   
• Work with Onboard Revenue and Marketing departments monthly to help ensure that they understand the financial performance of their business incorporating the Director and/or VP into those meetings as agreed during the year.         
• Complete financial analysis and build executive-style dashboards/reports that provides new business insight by identifying trends, cost drivers, or opportunities to improve profitability and presenting major accomplishments to senior management.                      
• Build and maintain relationship with operational departments and work with other Finance departments to ensure accounting, accruals, planning, and forecasting are properly supported.                                                              
• Drive communication and meetings with internal and external departments for timely identification of variance drivers, risks, opportunities or trends and incorporate those in forecast/plan                                                                
• Complete monthly variance analysis of actual results to Plan, Forecasts and prior month/quarter in accordance with published timelines and standards or on an ad-hoc basis as requested ensuring completeness. Consolidate and review all relevant financial reporting in accordance with published timelines and standards. Isolate performance drivers including fleet deployment and currency exchange rate fluctuation.              
• Leverage AI/ML tools to identify actionable operational/reporting improvement opportunities, efficient way to organize the team and support the business including eliminating non-value-added activities.        
• Perform ad-hoc analysis required to support Monthly Brand President and Operational Leader meetings including presenting findings as called upon., 
• Oversee transactional FX reporting for Onboard Revenue and Marketing, 
• Meet with Financial Accounting monthly to review financial performance, discuss accruals and reclassifications, and review updates for any new/current operating initiatives. 
• Manage, coach, and oversee a Senior Financial Analyst supporting Onboard Revenue and Marketing, including providing performance feedback and year end evaluations.                                                                                 

Requirements

• The role requires complex financial analysis, modeling, and interpretation of data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities. It involves using advanced tools like AI/ML and BI platforms to improve processes and support strategic decisions.
• The role significantly impacts the financial performance of Onboard Revenue and Marketing operations by providing insights, improving profitability, and supporting executive decision-making. It contributes to the financial discipline and operational efficiency of the organization.
• The role manages a Senior Financial Analyst, provides coaching and performance feedback, and leads cross-functional collaboration. It requires strong leadership to drive financial planning processes and influence senior stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or finance administration or equivalent experience. MBA and/or CMA/CPA preferred. 
• Must have strong analytical and spreadsheet skills, advanced Excel including VBA, experience with Hyperion, BI tools, SQL, MS Access, AI/ML tools, and excellent communication and organizational skills. 
• Prior experience managing a team and presenting to senior leadership.    
• Five plus years of finance/accounting experience with two to three years of progressively responsible managerial experience.
• This is a hybrid role, with in-office attendance required on Tuesdays through Thursdays each week. Beginning in 2028, this position will remain on the same Tuesday–Thursday in-office schedule but will transition to our new headquarters in the Miami, FL area.

What You Can Expect

• Cruise and Travel Privileges for You and Your Family
• Health Benefits
• 401(k)  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
• Training & Professional Development
• Tuition & Professional Certification Reimbursement
• Rewards & Incentives

Our Culture… Stronger Together

Our highest responsibility and top priority is compliance, environmental protection and the health, safety and well-being of our guests, the people in the communities we touch and serve, and our shipboard and shoreside employees.  Please visit our site to learn more about our Culture Essentials, Corporate Vision Statement and our Core Values at:  https://www.princess.com/aboutus/culture-framework/

Princess is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Princess will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process, upon your request, as required to comply with applicable laws.  If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please contact recruiting@hollandamericagroup.com

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