Business Analyst, Finance

Carnival Corporation•Miami, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Business Analyst, Finance supports the management of Carnival Cruise Line's capital portfolio through business analysis, process improvement, automation, and strategic project execution. This role partners across Finance, Operations, IT, Finance Analytics, and external development resources to enhance reporting, automate manual processes, implement AI-enabled solutions, and drive cost reduction and operational efficiency initiatives in support of the Finance Transformation roadmap.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Economics, Accounting, or related field required.
3-5 years Experience supporting process improvement, workflow automation, or finance transformation initiatives.
Experience solving complex business problems through data analysis and process redesign.
Experience developing reporting, analytics, or decision-support tools for business stakeholders.
Experience gathering business requirements and implementing technology-enabled solutions.
Experience working in finance, FP&A, operations, or related business functions.
Self-starter with experience managing projects and driving results in ambiguous environments.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree preferred.
Experience in capital-intensive industries and/or supporting capital planning, portfolio management, or project controls processes.
Experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, Industrial Engineering, Continuous Improvement, or similar methodologies.
Experience working with software developers, business intelligence teams, or external technology partners.

Responsibilities

Develop best-in-class solutions and process enhancements that support the governance, management, and reporting associated with CCL's Capital Portfolio.
Maintain and enhance capital planning tools, project lifecycle workflows, portfolio reporting, and KPI frameworks to support leadership decision making.
Develop dashboards, KPIs, executive reporting, and analytical models that provide actionable insights into portfolio performance, appropriations policy compliance, and monthly change reporting.
Identify risks, opportunities, and cost improvement initiatives through data analysis.
Design, develop, and implement automation solutions that eliminate manual administrative work, improve data quality, and increase operational efficiency.
Leverage Power Automate, AI-enabled tools, systems integrations, and emerging technologies to streamline workflows, unlock forecasting capabilities, and improve reporting cadency and accuracy.
Analyze existing business processes, identify improvement opportunities, document future-state solutions, and support implementation of Finance Transformation initiatives.
Apply continuous improvement methodologies to improve scalability, controls, and operational effectiveness.
Be the catalyst for moving business processes along the Maturity Model Curve.
Lead and support strategic initiatives by gathering business requirements, developing business cases, coordinating stakeholders, supporting project execution, and measuring realized benefits.
Partner with Finance Analytics, IT, and external development resources to design, test, and implement technology-enabled business solutions.
Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

Annual cash bonus program
Cost-effective medical, dental and vision plans
Employee Assistance Program and other mental health resources
Company paid term life insurance and disability coverage
401(k) plan that includes a company match
Employee Stock Purchase plan
Holidays – All full-time and part-time with benefits employees receive days off for 8 company-wide holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays to be taken at the employee’s discretion.
Vacation Time – All full-time employees at the manager and below level start with 14 days/year; director and above level start with 19 days/year. Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 84 hours/year. All employees gain additional vacation time with further tenure.
Sick Time – All full-time employees receive 80 hours of sick time each year. Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 60 hours each year.
Complementary stand-by cruises
Employee discounts on confirmed cruises, plus special rates for family and friends
Personal and professional learning and development resources including tuition reimbursement