Cloud Platform Manager

Grand Circle Corporation•Boston, MA

9h•$170,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Grand Circle Corporation is seeking a strategic and commercially minded Director, Brand Finance to serve as an embedded financial leader within our Front-End organization. This role is accountable for driving brand-specific annual profit goals while acting as a trusted business partner across Brand Marketing, New Customer Acquisition, FP&A, Creative, and Digital Customer Experience teams. This individual will play a highly visible role in influencing business outcomes through financial rigor, strategic analysis, and strong commercial instincts. The Director, Brand Finance will own brand-level forecasting and planning, identify and close profit gaps, drive itinerary profitability improvements, and contribute directly to pricing strategy and competitive market positioning. The ideal candidate combines strong financial acumen with a proactive, business-oriented mindset and thrives in fast-paced, highly collaborative environments. This role offers regular exposure to executive leadership, including the CFO, CEO, and COO. Grand Circle Corporation is the leader in international travel, adventure, and discovery for Americans aged 50+. Headquartered in Boston, MA, and with more than 45 offices globally, more than two million Americans have traveled with our award-winning travel brands: Grand Circle Travel, Overseas Adventure Travel, and Grand Circle Cruise Line.

Requirements

8+ years of progressive finance experience with strong business partnering and P&L ownership experience
Proven track record influencing commercial, brand, marketing, or business decisions through financial analysis and strategic insight
Deep expertise in forecasting, budgeting, financial modeling, and scenario analysis
Strong understanding of P&L drivers, profitability analysis, and variance management
Experience contributing to pricing strategy and competitive analysis initiatives
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, including experience presenting to executive leadership
Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority
Experience managing and developing direct reports
Advanced Excel and financial analytics/reporting skills
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree in a quantitative or business-related field
Experience within travel, hospitality, direct-to-consumer, or subscription-based business models
Familiarity with SQL, Essbase, Tableau, or similar analytical tools
Experience partnering closely with marketing, product, and digital organizations

Responsibilities

Drive achievement of brand-specific annual profit goals through strategic decision-making and financial leadership
Identify profit risks and opportunities across the brand P&L, including revenue, margins, acquisition costs, and product contribution
Develop action plans to address financial gaps and improve overall performance
Bring a strong commercial mindset to brand decisions, challenging assumptions and advocating for high-return business choices
Lead the monthly forecasting process end-to-end, delivering accurate and timely financial projections
Own annual budgeting activities in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders
Build scenario models and sensitivity analyses to support decision-making under evolving market conditions
Continuously improve forecasting accuracy, planning processes, and financial visibility
Lead strategic analysis of itinerary-level profitability across the travel portfolio
Evaluate product mix, demand trends, pricing structures, and cost drivers to improve margins
Partner with Brand Management and cross-functional teams to implement financially impactful recommendations
Track performance outcomes and refine strategies to maximize contribution and profitability
Provide financial guidance and analysis on pricing decisions, balancing revenue growth, margin targets, and market competitiveness
Monitor competitor pricing, positioning, and market trends across key itineraries and destinations
Translate competitive intelligence and internal performance data into actionable pricing recommendations
Partner with Brand Management, Revenue Management, and FP&A on pricing frameworks and optimization strategies
Serve as an embedded finance partner across Marketing, Acquisition, Creative, FP&A, and Digital teams
Participate actively in planning cycles, campaign reviews, and go-to-market discussions
Ensure financial considerations are integrated into strategic decisions from the outset
Align brand-level planning and forecasting with enterprise financial objectives
Develop executive-ready presentations and reporting packages for senior leadership
Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable business insights
Represent Front-End Finance in leadership reviews and cross-functional planning sessions
Lead, mentor, and develop one direct report, providing coaching, feedback, and growth opportunities
Build scalable financial processes and reporting infrastructure to increase team effectiveness
Foster a culture of accountability, analytical rigor, and continuous improvement