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The Royal Caribbean Group has an exciting career opportunity for a full time Senior Analyst Vessel Pricing & Cost Optimization reporting to the Senior Director Newbuild Finance
Position is onsite and based in Miami FL
The Senior Analyst Vessel Pricing & Cost Optimization role is responsible for delivering accurate forward‑looking cost insights across prototype and sister ship projects supporting informed technical design and commercial decision‑making This position develops and maintains comprehensive cost forecasts risk assessments and executive‑level reporting on vessel pricing budget variances and financial opportunities
The role partners closely with cross‑functional teams including technical design commercial site offices and external consultants to ensure cost considerations are embedded early in project development and change management processes Responsibilities include validating cost savings initiatives reviewing and confirming pricing accuracy for change orders tracking savings realization and documenting yard credits
In addition the position plays a key role in gathering and maintaining vessel cost data supporting cost modeling tools and reference databases and monitoring key cost drivers such as inflation indices labor assumptions supplier trends and turnkey pricing Through disciplined financial analysis and strong collaboration this role helps optimize project costs manage risk and improve overall pricing transparency and accuracy
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Financial Analysis & Reporting
Create and update cost forecasts for technical and design elements and options across prototype and sister ship projects
Compile cost risk assessments for leadership and project teams including trends and budget variancesPrepare recurring executive level reporting on vessel pricing risks and opportunities
Cost Optimization & Change Management
Support the identification and validation of cost savings initiatives
Track savings realization and coordinate with site offices to confirm and document yard creditsReview change orders for pricing accuracy and work with site office experts to validate cost consistency
CrossFunctional Partnership
Participate in key technical design and commercial workstreams to deliver real-time cost references and gather / communicate pricing insights
Ensure costing perspectives are incorporated early into design and development decisions including the assessment and consideration of relevant cost drivers and risksPartner with external technical consultants to ensure formulate and deliver accurate cost estimates
Data Collection & Cost Modeling
Gather vessel pricing and cost inputs from site offices commercial teams and yard partners
Support the buildout and maintenance of the Ship Component Pricing Model and reference cost databasesMaintain accurate tracking of inflation indices labor assumptions turnkey pricing and supplier cost trends
Qualifications Knowledge and Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance Accounting Engineering Economics or related field
3–5+ years of experience in financial analysis pricing cost engineering or project finance
Strong Excel based financial modeling and analytical problem-solving skills
Ability to work in a fast paced environment with multiple stakeholders
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!
The position is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship
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