Senior Financial Analyst

Awarded World’s Best Small Ship Cruise line, Windstar Cruises is known for intimate yacht style experience and unique voyages to the world’s best small ports and hidden harbors. Its three sailing yachts and three all-suite yachts carry just 148 to 310 guests and cruise around the world.

Our Mission: We imagine and deliver personalized and immersive experiences 180 degrees from ordinary

Our Vision: Enriching people’s perspective through inspired travel

Our Values: Welcoming, Innovative, Now, Discipline, Serve, Teamwork, Authentic, Responsible

We are currently searching for a highly self-motivated Senior Financial Analyst who will support both routine and ad hoc analysis and reporting. The position provides financial consulting and support to finance and non-finance personnel. This is a hands-on role that requires the analyst to work directly with all levels of personnel by getting involved to understand and improve the business. The ideal candidate will align with departmental goals, objectives and personal development to the company’s overall vision and core values.

• Preparation of weekly, monthly and non-routine analytic and report deliverables.
• Preparation of monthly forecasting files, including variance to actuals.
• Manages, develops, interprets, and implements complex financial and accounting concepts, plans, or techniques for financial planning and control.
• Develop and/or prepare analytical reporting and financial analysis on a monthly and ad hoc basis.
• Drives the development of accurate reporting and analytical tools from information systems to assist finance and operating departments in analysis of data and decision making.
• Analyzes complex financial actions and prepares recommendations for policy, procedure, control, or action.
• Analyze and interpret financial information to determine past, present, or future financial performance.
• Builds models to track and identify trends and recommends improvements accordingly.
• Coordinates with all levels within the company, both ship and shoreside, and with our parent company.
• Conducts key qualitative and quantitative financial analysis; documents complex financial and plan analysis; prepares and maintains financial modeling required for strategic and financial planning.
• Performs other similar or related duties as requested or assigned.
• Preparing financial presentations to a non-finance audience and senior management.

• 5 years of equivalent experience
• Cruise Industry background a plus
• Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting or Finance
• Excellent verbal and written communication. 
• Experience evaluating and improving financial processes. 
• Excellent time management and analytical skills
• Ability to prepare and present financial analysis to a “non-finance” audience. 
• Ability to develop, communicate and facilitate processes.
• Ability to collaborate and solicit cooperation from individuals in a variety of roles.
• Proficiency in Maritime and financial software and systems. CloudSuite, Fidelio & Seaware desired.
• Proficiency in analytical tools. Power BI, Tableau & Essbase desired.
• Flexibility regarding peak work times.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills. Experience developing, evaluating, and improving complex financial models and processes.
• Ability to work well with others who are in various locations and time zones.

BENEFITS: For full-time employees, Windstar offers a comprehensive benefits package including:  Medical, Dental & Vision; HSA & FSA; Life & Disability; Accident, Hospital & Critical Illness; Pet Insurance; Vacation, Sick Time and paid Holidays; 401(k) with Company Match; Employee Assistance Plan; Education Assistance and Employee Discounts & Travel Deals.

EEO: Windstar is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.  We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.