Position Summary
This is an important entry level role within the International Finance team and will suit a recent Graduate looking to learn and grow within a global company.
The key focus is to support in the provision of reliable, accurate and timely management information to measure the performance of the International Offices (and their related markets,) thus enabling the International Finance Director and other Senior Management to track performance and make informed decisions.
The role will be exposed to all areas covered by the International Finance team and offer strong opportunities to develop. Responsibilities will increase after the candidate shows a high-level of understanding and proactivity.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Reporting to the Finance Manager, as well as providing close support to the International Finance Director and other members of the team when required
2. Support in the preparation and presentation of financial information to enable informed decision making across the International business. Including monthly reports and ad hoc projects
3. Supporting in the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) process for the division for both sailed revenue and expenditure (operating & capital) across all International offices
4. Identification of and quantification of risks, trends and opportunities in all forecasts/plans
5. Monitoring of commissions and reporting of performance against commercial terms plus tactical schemes
6. Maintain, develop and improve International reporting including liaison with relevant stakeholders within the business
7. Partner the market Finance and Commercial teams to ensure correct financial procedures and controls are adhered to, including taking an active role in the Month-End review process
8. Obtain a good working knowledge of Oracle PBCS system and provide back-up to the System Administrator on key processes. Working to standardise and streamline existing manual excel based processes where possible
9. High-level involvement in the Management accounting and forecasting for the Guest and Trade Services function
10. Perform other duties as required. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management
Key Relationships
11. International Finance team
12. Market Finance Teams
13. Miami central functions
14. International Market Planning team
Qualifications
15. Good standard analytical degree (21 minimum) and A-levels
16. Intention to take further related qualification (CIMA or ACCA). Support will be provided
Experience, Knowledge & Skills
17. Quick learner and demonstrate eagerness to learn
18. Very proactive - Whilst the role will be heavily supported by the team, the candidate must also take the initiative to build their own knowledge and understanding
19. Strong work ethic and willingness to ensure deadlines are met
20. Very high attention to detail, data accuracy is crucial element of this role. The role will lead to taking ownership/preparation of own analysis work
21. Analytical mindset – willingness to challenge/investigate, question and demonstrate understanding
22. Able to work in a team and independently on projects
23. Demonstrate high-level excel skills and other MS applications (Word and PowerPoint)
24. Strong written and oral communication skills and be able to work effectively with all levels of management
25. Ability to build and maintain good working relationships at all levels of seniority
26. Experience of working in an office environment (such as a placement year) would be advantageous but not essential
It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexuality, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. RCL and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.