Job Description

We are looking for an amazing Senior Analyst, Revenue Forecasting. This role involves analyzing data and making recommendations based on your analysis, ensure forecast submission is accurate as well as presenting your recommendation in a precise and compelling manner. Scope also includes routine and ad-hoc tasks that may be frequent or in-frequent in nature as well as assisting Ancillary Revenue team in data analysis and forecast. The role is responsible for project managing the process by taking input/guidance from other departments to compile a detailed forecast. This incumbent will need to interact with various levels of the organization from analysts to Senior Leaders. You will need to have a strong analytical background and experience compiling multi-year forecasts.

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This position is responsible for compiling and submit multi-year revenue and occupancy forecast in quarterly basis. This position is also responsible for developing and executing models associated with various forecast components. Responsible for identifying and/or responding to requests to execute various ad hoc analyses that results in calculable insights pertaining to variance analyses (actual vs forecast).

Responsibilities

Revenue Component Forecasting
- Responsible for forecasting ticket revenue components
- Create reports and models that provide meaningful insights into past performance and future trends to support and guide decision making 
- Drive continuous improvement in the forecasting process and methodology
- Automate and streamline forecast data collection and reporting 
- Present new findings and summarize forecast recommendation to management prior to forecast submission
- Drive story-telling for each component and how they resonate with company trends 
- Analyse and compare actual vs forecast in monthly basis
- Study forecast misses and how to incorporate improvement in future forecasts
- Ensure actuals are loaded in the right manner

Compiling and Submitting forecast 
- Ensure forecast is submitted in correct format and signage
- Drive regular meeting with finance to understand changes and update in Hyperion format
- Facilitate process and communication with Finance team and ensure little to no topside needed

Ancillary Revenue Support
- Assist Ancillary revenue team in data analysis
- Assist Ancillary revenue team in forecasting revenue and cost

Ad hoc Reporting
- Lead ad-hoc projects by gathering information, scope, and develop ad hoc analysis and reporting that provide insight into our business

Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint required
• Intermediate SQL
• Experience using data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI
• Excellent presentation and story-telling skill, able to present complex data analyses into simple, concise, and engaging stories using Power Point
• Detail oriented
• Resilience and ability to work with ambiguous information
• Ability to work across multiple teams and drive development with little guidance
• Ability to tell a compelling story using analysis and company trend
• Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and on a team
• Excellent organizational and communication skills 
• Ability to work in fast paced environment and meet critical deadlines 
• Flexible regarding peak-time work requirements 
• Ability to work well with individuals at all levels

 Problem solving:
Problem solving is critical for this role as well as ability to navigate issues and trouble shoot. Resourcefulness, ability to find the right person in the organization to assist you to problem solve.

Impact:
Become expert in revenue components and point of contact for any component related topic.

Leadership:
Lead commercial and finance effort and organize findings which assist in more accurate forecast
Lead effort in incorporating new finding and analysis into forecasting model

Knowledge:  Understanding of workplace policies and procedures / Familiarity with team collaboration tools and techniques.
Skills:  Strong time management and organizational skills
Abilities:  Ability to maintain reliable and consistent attendance / Capacity to be punctual and meet deadlines / Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and work as part of a team / Demonstrated professionalism in all interactions and tasks.

• Lead by example by ‘respecting and protecting’ the health and safety of yourself and others 
• Ensure your team and colleagues speak up report all accidents, ‘near miss’ incidents and work related ill health conditions
• Help your team follow HESS rules and procedures by promoting the HESS Golden Rules
• Attend HESS training & conduct risk assessments where required
• Demonstrate HESS leadership in accordance with our Heroes of Safe & Well programm

Minimum Experience (if preferred but not required, list as such):
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis
• Minimum  3 years’ experience working with large datasets. 

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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