WHO WE ARE
Lindblad Expeditions is the pioneer in the Expedition Travel space, from taking the first citizen explorers to Antarctica in 1966, to opening the Galapagos and Easter Island to tourism in 1967, to leading the first tourist expedition through the Northwest Passage in 1984, to launching our innovative partnership with National Geographic in 2004. Now taking nearly 25,000 guests per year to some of the world's most remote and pristine locations on our fleet of 16 ships, we do whatever it takes to ensure our guests experience the "Exhilaration of Discovery".
OVERVIEW
The Director of FP&A and Strategic Finance is a key member of the corporate finance discipline at Lindblad Expeditions, contributing to business strategy and executive-level decision-making with data-based analysis and insights.
You will lead financial planning and budgeting for the company, collaborating with business partners and senior leadership, ensuring alignment with our short and long-term corporate objectives. You will provide essential partnership to operating leaders throughout the company in their business planning, deriving actionable insights to drive growth and efficiency. You will support financial and operational aspects of corporate development, including organic growth opportunities, M&A execution and integration, competitive market analyses, capital markets activities, and investor relations.
Your work creating strategic financial models and analyses, presenting results to executive leadership, and engaging with constituents across the organization will provide a critical basis for data-driven decision-making by the executive team and the board of directors. Your insights, recommendations and actions will directly impact our growth, profitability, and overall financial health.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Planning and Analysis:

• Develop and lead the annual budgeting process, working closely with key stakeholders across operating divisions and senior leadership.
• Report on performance against budget with analysis on fundamental drivers of variances
• Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and trends, identifying areas for improvement.
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to executive leadership.
• Monitor financial health, liquidity, and capital structure.
• Own and operate the company's short- and long-term financial model(s)

Strategic Decision Support:

• Support the executive team in the evaluation of strategic initiatives, investments and other business opportunities with analytical insights and modeling of financial impact
• Partner with business leaders to understand their financial needs and objectives and provide analytical support as needed
• Conduct scenario analyses to assess potential risks and opportunities.
• Influence strategic direction through data-driven recommendations.

Mergers and Acquisitions:

• o Assist in all aspects of M&A transactions, including sourcing, qualification, initial rationale/pitch, financial modeling, due diligence, liaising with counterparties as well as closing and integration activities
• o Support business case development for potential acquisitions and investments, including building financial models and conducting valuation analyses
• o Monitor M&A landscape and key corporate announcements to develop views on key industry activities and overall market trends

Corporate Development:

• Assist with capital markets activities, SEC reporting, investor relations and other corporate development projects, as needed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 7 years' experience in Corporate Development, FP&A, Private Equity, Venture Capital or Investment Banking
• Demonstrated proficiency in financial modeling and presentations, building detailed financial models and valuation analyses with a wide range of methodologies (DCF, multiples analysis, accretion/dilution, etc.)
• Experience developing internal presentations and deal memos as well as board decks
• Degree in Mathematics, Finance, Accounting or similar fields, or comparable industry experience
• Ability to be in the New York or Orlando offices as needed, with the expectation being in-office 3 days p/week

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to build effective partnerships with internal clients
• Strong analytical skills, fluency in performing rigorous financial, valuation and broad quantitative analyses and familiarity with accounting & key operational metrics
• Excellent judgment, mature personality, and experience working with executives
• Team player, active listener with strong consultative approach to support internal clients
• Strong attention to detail, action-oriented, highly accountable
• Humble, no ego, growth mindset, welcomes and gives constructive feedback

$150,000 - $225,000 a year
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $150,000 to $225,000 bonus equity benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
OUR BENEFITS
•Travel benefits for employees and their family
•Voyage of Discovery trips for employees to travel as guests
•Health insurance including Medical, Dental, Vision
•401(k) plan with employer match
•Long-Term Disability, Life & AD&D Insurance
•Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to be used for out-of-pocket medical and dependent care
•Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit
•7-8 Paid Holidays
•2-3 Floating Holiday Options (pro-rated per start date)
•Up to 15 days of vacation (pro-rated per anniversary year)
•Parental Leave
•Sick/personal days per city & state ordinance
•Pet Insurance discount
Communication Skills
Using the English language, this person must have the ability to read, write, and comprehend policies, legal guidelines, correspondence, and memos. Must also possess the ability to effectively communicateboth in writing and orallywith a professional demeanor.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee will also be required to write and type. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
COMPENSATION STATEMENT
Lindblad Expeditions determines the pay for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data. We evaluate external equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company. Our posted salary range is based on national data and may be refined for a candidate's region/town/cost of living.
For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. Salaries will be based on the applicant's location, level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills. An employee/candidate with a stronger skill set will receive higher pay.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT
At Lindblad Expeditions, we simply could not do our work without the diverse kaleidoscope of humanity that creates and delivers our remarkable offerings across the planet. As a Company that respects and celebrates the inherent diversity in the places we explore, we recognize the need to mirror that same diversity and all the interconnected perspectives within our organization. We are committed to building a community of different genders, races, ages, sexual orientations, chosen identities, and countries of origin where every person brings their whole self to work and whose skills, talents, and abilities are valued. We believe we can explore further and in a more meaningful way by actively creating a more diverse and inclusive organization where everyone feels they belong.
Lindblad Expeditions is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment at Lindblad Expeditions are considered without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, marital status, pregnancy, unemployment status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or veteran status.