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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 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
The Lead Global Sales Business Analytics and Finance serves as the strategic partner to Global Sales leadership and Silversea Finance This role owns the rhythm of financial planning and analysis for Global Sales expands our Business Intelligence usage and synthesises market and channel performance into insights that drive action The lead partners across Sales Finance IT and Operations to translate data into decisions orchestrate cross functional initiatives and keep teams accountable to targets This role is ideal for a go getter who understands accounting but is not an accountant is a strong BI user and who wants to learn the business lead initiatives and influence outcomes
The position is onsite and based in London United Kingdom
The position is also not eligible for work authorisation sponsorship
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Be the primary analytics and finance partner with global perspective and interaction across Sales leadership with a strong grasp of markets channels
- and performance drivers
Lead cross functional initiatives that improve sales productivity and ROI- including channel optimisation and other high impact projects
Set a clear cadence for goals metrics and accountabilities Align stakeholders escalate risks early drive decisions- and close loops on actions
Own budgeting forecasting and overview of the annual operating budget for Global Sales cost centers- including multi currency planning
Build and maintain driver based models that link commercial inputs to outcomes- and recommend where to reallocate spend for better ROI
- Produce leadership ready narratives and materials that connect performance to strategy
Expand the organisation’s use of BI as a power user not a developer- Leverage dashboards and create analysis using existing datasets in Power BI
- Synthesise data across all markets and channels to provide a single view of commercial performance and cost to acquire and retain customers
Translate data into insights and actions Tell the story in a way that is clear concise- and aligned to business outcomes
Own monthly close deliverables for Global Sales in partnership with Finance Operations- Manage accruals and intercompany activity in accordance with GAAP
- Standardise recurring reporting and respond to ad hoc leadership requests with speed and accuracy
Conduct variance analysis on operating expenses and commercial KPIs Surface trends risks- and opportunities
Oversee procurement and expense workflows through global shared services to ensure timely processing accurate coding- and proper approvals
Improve reporting processes data quality and efficiency across systems including Oracle Navision Power BI- and Smartsheet
Apply accounting principles and internal policies to daily work- Familiarity with ASC 740 is a plus
Define stakeholder expectations working cadences and success metrics- Keep everyone aligned and accountable
Train and enable teammates on financial processes BI usage and reporting standards- Foster continuous improvement
Key Partnerships
Global Sales leadership
- all markets and channels
- Silversea Finance and Finance Operations
IT Data and Analytics Commercial Operations- and Marketing
Example stakeholders may include leaders such as commercial planning partners regional heads- and counterparts in sister brands based on project scope
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in Finance Accounting Economics Data Analytics
- or a related field
Seven or more years of progressive experience in FP&A commercial finance- or business analytics supporting Sales or Marketing
Strong Excel skills including modeling pivots and dashboards- Strong PowerPoint storytelling skills
- Power BI power user who can build robust dashboards using existing datasets and define business requirements for data partners
Experience with planning and reporting systems such as Oracle and Navision- with working knowledge of multi currency and intercompany transactions
Strong analytical problem solving and communication skills- Ability to connect insights to actions and influence senior stakeholders
Self starter who is comfortable gathering information developing relationships to secure needed information/collaboration- and owning end to end outcomes
FINANCIAL/QUANTITIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Advanced Excel proficiency or Microsoft Excel certification
- Experience with Smartsheet for project tracking and portfolio management
- Familiarity with TAMs or similar tools
- Knowledge of GAAP and familiarity with ASC 740 concepts
- Experience supporting global or multi regional organisations
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those requirements employees must meet to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations While performing job functions the employee is regularly required to sit stand write review and type reports compile data operate a pc communicate listen and assess information The employee may move about the office complex may travel to other office locations and may lift push pull or move 10 - 15 pounds Visual requirements include distant close and colour vision and ability to adjust focus
WORKING CONDITIONS
London based position with some travel The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations The environment includes office locations and/or moving inside/outside the office A high noise level is possible if visiting shipboard shipyard dry dock or offsite locations Personal protective equipment will be provided as needed in these situations
Agency and Third-Party Submissions: Please note this is a direct search by the Company and applications through agencies and other third parties will not be accepted nor will fees be paid for unsolicited resumes Any unsolicited resumes will be considered the Company's property
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!
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