Financial Analyst

Job Summary:

This role supports the Revenue & Analysis team for the Oceania Cruises brand. Specifically, this individual will support with with pricing, promotional analysis, and yield management across the Oceania portfolio

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform data analysis of Ticket Revenue, gathering from various sources to optimize annual revenue goals.
• Analyze trends in booking activity for revenue maximization purposes.
• Translate findings into pricing actions as it relates to inventory control and tactical promotions with a combination of management directives, data analytics, and market knowledge.
• Perform analytical activities such as input analysis, competitive analysis, and sailing trend performance. Make recommendations on action needed. Assist with pricing changes & new season launches as directed.
• Track performance of promotions, sales and tactical offers and formulate the results into summaries for presentation to leadership.
• Compile daily/weekly issues/exceptions reports based on reviews of reservations/bookings for quality assurance purposes in accordance with company products, policies and procedures. Identify and clearly and accurately document issues/exceptions noted during the reservations/bookings.
• Review with leadership to identify and implement mitigation strategies.
• Maintain and continuously evolve pricing files and models to work in a faster and flawless fashion. Create & maintain internal databases and testing files to ensure quality assurance.
• Track & make recommendations on promotions and initiatives based on results. Analyze costs and identify areas of concern.
• Analyze revenue generation and identify areas of opportunity by monitoring changes across all distribution channels, analyze key metrics, and provide reporting on analyses.
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis.
• Perform other job-related functions as assigned.

Knowledge & Experience:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field of study; or any equivalent combination of relevant background and work experience

Experience: 2 – 3 years’ experience with financial or business planning. Cruise line or hospitality industry experience preferred.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Advanced-level proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite with special emphasis on Excel spreadsheet analysis.
• Ability to work independently. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to work with all levels and across all functions in the organization.
• Ability to multi-task. Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in analysis and presentations.
• Strong analytical skills for data interpretation and reporting.
• Ability to maintain sensitive data and information confidential.