Director, Finance Data and Insights

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

We are proud to be the vacation-industry leader with global brands — including Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cruises — the most innovative fleet and private destinations, and the best people. Together, we are dedicated to turning the vacation of a lifetime into a lifetime of vacations for our guests.

Royal Caribbean Group’s Finance Team has an exciting career opportunity for a full time Director, Finance Data and Insights reporting to the AVP, Finance Transformation.

This position will work onsite in Miami, Florida 

Position Summary:

Royal Caribbean is looking for a Director, Finance Data and Insights who will lead the Data and Insights Team for Finance and Accounting. This role is pivotal in driving strategic data initiatives and providing critical insights to support the company's financial and operational goals.

If you thrive in a dynamic culture that encourages entrepreneurial spirit and learning, Royal Caribbean is the right place for you. In this role, you would be accountable for supporting critical data and insights to the Finance and Accounting teams for Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises’ Finance teams. In addition, you would serve FP&A customers in Corporate and Capital Planning and Shared Services.

We are looking for an individual who has leading-edge experience in leading and building a Data and Insights Team and has deep experience in data visualization, advanced analytics, and business intelligence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the data and analytics strategy, aligning with broader business objectives of the Finance Technology & Innovation teams and your customers.
• Team Development: Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of advanced data analytics & insights professionals to deliver actionable insights and analytics solutions.
• Data Governance: Establish and align data governance and data quality standards with stakeholders to ensure data compliance and accessibility.
• Dashboard Visualization: Develop and implement strategies for dashboard visualization for multiple customer groups, ensuring clarity and actionable insights.
• Advanced Analytics: Lead the strategy and implementation of advanced analytics to provide cost insights for accounting, and FP&A, focusing on areas like hotel costs.
• Trend Analysis: Identify key trends and root causes for variances, providing strategic recommendations to executive leadership.
• Self-Service Tools: Lead data reporting and design self-service tools for all Finance to empower users with direct access to insights.
• Performance Metrics: Develop and monitor enterprise-level KPIs and performance metrics, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Executive Advisory: Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, presenting complex data insights and strategic recommendations. Regularly updating leadership on data-driven insights and progress.
• Industry Trends: Stay ahead of emerging trends in the data and insights industry, ensuring the organization leverages the latest advancements.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:

• 10+ years of work experience in Data and Insights, with a track record of leading high-impact projects.
• 5+ years of work experience in Finance, Accounting, or Supply Chain, with a deep understanding of these functions.
• Experience with PowerBI, with the ability to develop and implement advanced data visualization solutions.
• Experience in Oracle Saas or APEX is a bonus, providing additional technical expertise.
• Expert level critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide strategic insights.
• Strategic thinking to align technology capabilities with underlying business goals and drive organizational success.
• Strong project management and change management skills, with experience leading large-scale initiatives.
• Highly consultative and able to influence others by building relationships and trust at all organizational levels, including executive leadership.

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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