What are the responsibilities and job description for the Port Services Analyst position at Carnival Corporation?
The Analyst, Port Operations role supports the Port Operations Department and Long Beach Cruise Terminal and Parking Garage with port cost management. Responsibilities include tracking and reporting port finances, verifying invoice rates against tariffs and services per audit guidelines, and analyzing contracts, bids, forecasts, projections, and historical data. Validating and submitting port expenses against plan for payment approval.
Essential Functions :
- Conduct competitive analysis and verify accuracy of port expenses against the annual financial budget and monthly forecast for global port partners. Review and analyze discrepancies between actual expenses and the financial plan using tracking tools like MXP-Marine Exchange Software. Provide month-end support to FP&R Department, Port Finance Manager, and V.P & Director of Port Operations.
- Analyze results of data extractions, summarizing and presenting analytical findings and Identifying opportunities to improve financial savings including validation. Actively leads special projects reporting and other assignments (such as Capex projects & Opex Forecast & Analysis); providing support and working closely with key departments or divisions to accomplish operations goals and optimize savings. Make sure that accounting data, system processes, internal control procedures, invoicing, auditing, and compliance guidelines align with company standards and business objectives
- Long Beach Cruise Terminal & Parking Garage : Manage the expenses and administrative tasks of the Cruise Terminal and Parking Garage. Review invoices in coordination with Terminal Management. Prepare comprehensive financial reports, including port tariffs, dockage reports, rent calculations, and financial statements for both CCL Head Office and the City of Long Beach Landlord, Bond Trustee & Port Authority.
- Review MXP Level 1 invoices and handle all port invoices, account disbursements, wire transfers, and direct payments with port agents, authorities, and vendors. Maintain and monitor Global Port Tariffs and contracted port rates. Ensure timely updates to port tariffs and expenses due to changes in voyage deployment.
Qualifications :
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Physical Demands : Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and / or computer for extended periods of time. Requires regular movement throughout CCL facilities.
Travel : No or very little travel likely
Work Conditions : Work primarily in a climate controlled environment with minimal safety / health hazard potential.
This position is classified as "in-office."As an in-office role, it requires employees to work from a designated Carnival office in South Florida Tuesday through Thursday each week. Employees may work from their homes on Mondays and Fridays. Candidates must be located in (or willing to relocate to) the Miami / Ft. Lauderdale area.
Offers to selected candidates will be made on a fair and equitable basis, taking into account specific job-related skills and experience.
At Carnival, your total rewards package is much more than your base salary. All non-sales roles participate in an annual cash bonus program, while sales roles have an incentive plan. Director and above roles may also be eligible to participate in Carnival's discretionary equity incentive plan.Plus, Carnival provides comprehensive and innovative benefits to meet your needs, including :
Cost-effective medical, dental and vision plans
401(k) plan that includes a company match
Holidays - All full-time and part-time with benefits employees receive days off for 7 company-wide holidays, plus an additional floating holiday to be taken at the employee's discretion.
Complementary stand-by cruises, employee discounts on confirmed cruises, plus special rates for family and friends
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At Carnival Cruise Line, our mission is to consistently deliver safe, fun, and memorable vacations at a great value. As the world's most popular cruise line, we offer a variety of unique experiences across our fleet, ensuring that every voyage is filled with excitement and discovery. From world-class entertainment and gourmet dining to exploring stunning destinations, we create lasting memories for our guests while maintaining a dedication to the places we visit and the lives we touch.
Join us and embark on a career that offers not only the chance to grow professionally but also the opportunity to be part of a global community that makes a difference.
In addition to other duties / functions, this position requires full commitment and support for promoting ethical and compliant culture. More specifically, this position requires integrity, honesty, and respectful treatment of others, as well as a willingness to speak up when they see misconduct or have concerns.
Carnival Corporation & plc and Carnival Cruise Line is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. In this regard, it does not discriminate against any qualified individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, mental, physical or sensory disability, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, federal, and / or international law.
