Analyst, FP&A

Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, the role is responsible for Assisting the financial reporting and planning analysis and control (AOP and forecast) for the Australia and New Zealand business.  In addition the role will work alongside key internal customers in Australia, New Zealand, International (UK) and Miami, and deliver a best in class partnership to help drive improved business insight and performance for the Royal Caribbean brand.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
 

Reporting & Month End Analysis

• Working with Financial Accounting team (onshore & offshore) to prepare GL across Sales, Marketing and general Opex ahead of month end close in line with internal forecasts.
• Assist with the preparation and management of monthly accruals across SG&A 
• Ensure the accuracy of all financial and management reports, providing value-add commentary and analysis;
• Assist in the preparation of key management reporting information to the Management team on a monthly basis.
• Provide all departments month end closing packs and commentary
• Identification of reporting and performance opportunities and development of improvement strategies as well as implementation of improved strategies
• Liaise and work alongside Senior Financial Accountant to deliver monthly results and to advise Finance Manager ANZ monthly close position.
• Prepare certain balance sheet reconciliations such as our commission accrual accounts and communicating that position to the Finance/Commercial and Sales teams

Business Partner

• Assist and help execute problem solving expertise to different internal stakeholders.
• Assist the Finance Manager with the planning processes with all departments (Sales, Marketing, G&A and Offshore cost centers)
• Provide support to managers and staff on accounting matters, including the maintenance and interpretation of key performance indicators;

Forecasting & Budgeting

• Provide commentary to support variance analysis.
• Compile cost information to be used in budget preparation.
• Assist in the consolidation of the annual operating plan/budget.
• Assist in the preparation of financial/management reports for presentation to auditors and Corporate Head Office
• Assist with delivery of accurate financial forecasts in line with the deliverables calendar
• Assist in monthly submission of Actuals & Forecast to International FP&A team in Hyperion Planning

Projects

• Assist in key external & internal projects as required
• Assist in business case modelling and analysis
• Identifying improvement opportunities and implement cost effective solutions

Perform other duties as required.  This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management.

Qualifications
 

• Bachelor degree with major in accounting or finance
• CA/CPA/equivalent starting or working towards
• Minimum 2 years of working experience in an accounting or finance capacity
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel and Modelling skills
• Knowledge of Oracle Planning & Budgeting Cloud Services and JD Edwards advantageous

Knowledge and Skills:
 

• Sound knowledge of automated accounting software and procedures. 
• Strong initiative, motivation and ability to use initiative as well as take direction
• Advanced problem solving and analytical skills, including the ability to identify issues and opportunities, suggest solutions and convert to process improvements
• Strong attention to detail
• Sound priority management skills and project management skills
• An adaptable team player with a strong service ethic
• High level of communication, interpersonal, written and verbal skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels of the business.
• Ability to build strong relationships through the global organisation.
• Ability to educate staff on key accounting concepts
• Proactive service focus, including the ability to build a favourable reputation with internal and external clients
• Adaptable in a changing environment
• Experience with JD Edwards would be highly regarded
• Highly motivated and possesses a ‘can do’ attitude being proactive and enthusiastic