Director, FP&A and Business Partnering, Uniworld

The Travel Corporation (TTC)•Calabasas, CA

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

As Director, FP&A and Business Partnering for Uniworld, you will work at the heart of decision-making — partnering directly with senior business leaders across our global brands to drive growth, optimize performance, and support Uniworld's transformation journey. You will play a critical role in delivering insight, challenging the status quo, and turning data into strategic action that improves profitability, ROI, and customer impact. This is a high-impact role within a dynamic, PE-backed organization undergoing ambitious growth and transformation.

Requirements

Proven background in FP&A and commercial finance, ideally in fast-paced or digital-first environment
Exceptional financial modelling and analytical capability with keen attention to detail
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Commercial curiosity and strategic problem-solving, able to challenge constructively and influence decision-makers
High adaptability and resilience in evolving, fast-paced setting
Track record of shaping business strategy and delivering measurable performance improvement
Experience working across marketing, e-commerce, direct-to-consumer models
Experience navigating change and transformation environments
International experience and comfort working across different markets and business models

Nice To Haves

Exposure to cruise, travel, hospitality, or leisure sectors a plus

Responsibilities

Partner with cross-functional leaders to analyze business and customer data, provide financial insights, and shape strategic and tactical plans that enhance performance.
Scenario planning and modelling for business needs including for example ship growth, new products, pricing strategies etc.
Lead on trading performance analysis and reporting including revenue, margins, and overheads. Prepare weekly and monthly performance updates with insightful commentary and commercial recommendations in partnership with the business.
Lead on tracking commercial KPIs, measuring marketing effectiveness, and identifying opportunities for revenue growth and cost optimization.
Lead the annual budgeting and rolling reforecast process, cadence and reporting with the business and Group.
Provide level of challenge, analysis, and scenario planning to optimize resource allocation.
Prepare and analyze performance against plans and provide insightful commentary and visibility both internally at UW and for Group.
Define and enhance set of standard reporting to effectively manage and provide visibility on business performance with senior management.
Assess marketing and advertising spend effectiveness, model scenarios, and recommend reallocation or new initiatives to improve return on investment.
Set up and continuous enhancement of standard set of reporting suite to track and report on business performance.
Support transformation initiatives, challenge legacy ways of working, and drive data-led decision making across trade and direct-to-consumer channels.