Senior Financial Analyst Turnaround Operations

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ABOUT THE COMPANY

Silversea is the defining name in luxurious cruise travel by distinguishing itself in the ultra-luxury market with its elegant, all-suite ships, all-inclusive pricing, worldwide itineraries and genuine hospitality. All our ships feature spacious, ocean-view suites with butler service, and most include private verandas, meaning you can sip your champagne from the comfort of your deck while watching the vistas beyond. Whether you want to gaze at icebergs or palm trees, the choice is yours. Our ships sail pole-to-pole to over 900 destinations on all seven continents, leaving (almost) no part of coastline uncovered.  We are proud of our reputation as the "World's Best" cruise line and seek individuals who take personal pride in their work to join our award-winning team.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Senior Financial Analyst for Turnaround Operations is the primary driving force behind the analysis, reporting, control, budgeting and forecasting of the entire revenue component for Silversea turnaround operations, including Hotel, Transfer, Land Programs and Shorex for all Classic and Expedition related products.

Key Responsibilities

Ensures effective operational alignment between Finance and the Turnaround Operations, Shorex, and Expedition departments.

Provides brand executives with clear visibility and operational insights into revenue and cost positions, while highlighting relevant risks and opportunities.

Facilitates decision-making by management through accurate reporting and the implementation of effective cost control measures.

The ideal candidate will play a critical role in analyzing, forecasting, and reporting financial data to drive the successful turnaround operations. This role demands a keen eye for details and the ability to work collaboratively across various departments.

Qualifications:

+3 to +5 years of experience in financial analysis, modeling, forecasting, and reporting techniques.

Understanding of all components of Revenue in the Cruising business (Ticket revenue, Hotel, Air, Land programs and Shorex).

Proficiency in financial software and tools (e.g., Excel, ERP systems and huge databases).

Excellent communication skills with ability to build relationships.

Fluent in English.

Competency in revenue management and controlling is a plus.

Financial Responsabilities :

Financial Analysis & Reporting

Conduct comprehensive financial analysis to support Turnaround and Shorex operations.

Prepare detailed monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for senior management.

Create and maintain financial models to project future financial performance and assess the impact of Turnaround and Shorex strategies.

Analyze short and long-term trends across multiple dimensions, including market, channel and destination.

Budgeting & Forecasting

Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes for Turnaround, Shorex and Expedition operations.

Collaborate with operational teams to gather and validate financial data.

Identify key financial and operational metrics to track performance and progress.

Strategic Planning

Responsible for supporting business development and improving revenue management strategies through the analysis of different products.

Support the development and implementation of Turnaround and Shorex strategies.

Evaluate financial implications of various strategic options and provide recommendations.

Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and execution of Turnaround and Shorex plans.

Monthly Closing Activities

Conduct thorough reviews of the monthly accruals in collaboration with the Turnaround, Shorex, and Expedition departments, as well as the accounting team.

Take necessary actions during the month-end closing process to ensure that all required accruals are accurately recorded in the financial books.

Explain variances above $100K against forecast during the monthly closing activities.

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead quarterly forecasts and plan for current and next year’s revenues and costs for Turnaround Operations and Shorex ($25M net turnover).

Analyze key performance indicators (KPI) to measure the success of Turnaround and Shorex efforts.

Review and track all items affecting revenue i.e. Volume, Price and Mix against forecast, plan and previous actuals.

Identify “Participation trends” or “Take rates” by ship and destination.

Use Booking Reports to develop monthly forecasts and create models.

Create monthly dashboards for Hotel, Transfer, Land Programs and Shorex related products.

Provide necessary accruals for the month to ensure accurate financial reporting.