Sr. Analyst, Destination Operations at Royal Caribbean Group
Pubblicato il 05-08-2026 - Royal Caribbean Group in Roma
Apply for Sr. Analyst, Destination Operations at Royal Caribbean Group in MAR, IT. This Tempo pieno on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.
Key Responsibilities The Sr Analyst Destination Operations serves as a strategic business partner to operational leadership providing financial planning, forecasting, performance analysis and decision‑support across multiple operational functions. This role acts as the lead analytical resource for assigned business areas and is responsible for independently leading budgeting, forecasting and business performance management activities that support operational and financial objectives. Working closely with Operations Finance, IT, Revenue Management and other key stakeholders the Senior Analyst develops complex analyses, evaluates business performance, identifies risks and opportunities and delivers strategic recommendations to leadership. The position requires significant analytical expertise, business acumen and independent judgment to solve complex business challenges and support strategic initiatives within a dynamic cruise and travel environment.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning Lead the development and management of annual operating budgets for assigned operational departments
Independently manage monthly, quarterly and annual forecasting processes incorporating operational drivers, business trends* and strategic initiatives
Develop and maintain complex forecasting models, scenario analyses* and long‑range planning assumptions to support operational and financial decision‑making
Own budget variance analysis, identifying key drivers, risks, opportunities* and recommended corrective actions
Partner with operational leadership to develop actionable plans that ensure achievement of financial and operational targets
Evaluate the financial impact of operational changes, new initiatives, resource investments* and business strategies
Support enterprise planning cycles through development of operating assumptions* and financial outlooks
Reporting Analytics & Business Intelligence Design,
develop and maintain executive‑level dashboards, scorecards* and performance reporting tools
Produce recurring and adhoc reporting that provides meaningful insights into operational and financial performance
Ensure accuracy, consistency* and integrity of operational and financial data used in decision‑making
Leverage business intelligence tools and advanced analytics to improve reporting efficiency and business visibility
Transform large and complex data sets into actionable recommendations for leadership
Operational Performance Management Analyze operational performance metrics and operating costs to identify opportunities for optimization and improved business performance
Translate operational activities and business drivers into measurable financial outcomes and strategic insights
Develop recommendations to improve efficiency, productivity, resource utilization* and cost effectiveness across operational functions
Monitor key business indicators and proactively identify emerging risks, operational challenges* and performance gaps
Conduct root‑cause analysis to identify drivers of operational and financial performance and recommend sustainable solutions
Lead adhoc analyses to support critical business decisions, operational initiatives* and executive leadership requests
Business Partnership & Strategic Decision Support Serve as a trusted advisor to Directors, Senior Directors* and operational leaders by providing data‑driven recommendations and financial insights
Influence business decisions through comprehensive analysis of operational and financial data
Partner with cross‑functional teams to evaluate initiatives, prioritize investments* and assess potential business impacts
Develop business cases, return‑on‑investment analyses, and financial justification for operational projects, technology investments* and strategic initiatives
Present findings, recommendations and forecasts to senior leadership* clearly communicating financial and operational implications
Leadership & Continuous Improvement Lead cross‑functional planning and performance management initiatives across Operations and supporting business functions
Act as a subject matter expert for budgeting, forecasting, performance reporting* and operational analytics processes
Provide guidance and analytical direction on planning methodologies, reporting standards* and performance measurement practices
Mentor junior analysts and share best practices to strengthen analytical capabilities across the organization
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reporting automation, process standardization, forecasting accuracy* and operational effectiveness
Support organizational transformation efforts and strategic initiatives through advanced analytics and business performance insights
Qualifications and Education Education: A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Operations Management, Hospitality Management, Statistics or a related field is preferable.
Years of experience: 3+ years of progressive experience in Financial Accounting, Business Analysis or Information Systems.
Demonstrated experience leading enterprise‑wide initiatives, complex implementations and cross‑functional transformation efforts.
Essential Qualifications and Skills Financial Planning & Forecasting
Data Analytics
Financial Governance
Advanced Excel and reporting tools
Risk Management, Compliance & Controls
Continuous Improvement
Strong understanding of General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Revenue Recognition and Financial Reporting
Strategic Thinking
Business Process Transformation
Cross‑Functional Leadership
Executive Communication
Stakeholder Influence
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