Senior Manager-FP & A

SSA Marine•Seattle, WA

55d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager-Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) with SSA Marine focused on the Cruise division, will lead the financial planning and analysis function for the Cruise division, providing high-quality financial insights, supporting strategic initiatives, and ensuring strong financial oversight. This role is responsible for advancing forecasting and budgeting capabilities, guiding headcount planning, analyzing profitability and key performance metrics, and delivering clear, executive-ready analysis to senior leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, sound business judgment, and the ability to communicate complex financial concepts effectively across the Carrix organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent from an accredited university
Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience.
Demonstrated expertise in building and managing forecasting and budgeting models.
Strong experience in headcount planning, profitability analysis, KPI analysis and cash flow analytics.
Proven ability to manage all three financial statements and explain financial implications to non-finance executives.
GAAP knowledge.
Advanced skillset with MS Excel, Hyperion, data management, financial ERPs and FMSS.
Track record of executive presentation skills and exposure to senior leadership.
Experience in standardizing and simplifying FP&A processes through technology.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to coach and guide financial analysts.

Nice To Haves

An MBA or professional certification (CPA, CFA) is preferred but not required.
Industry experience preferred but not required (cruise, terminal operations, logistics or transportation).
Experience serving and leading as a key finance liaison to ensure alignment and effective execution of project and program management for company-wide strategy initiatives is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Lead the development, enhancement, and maintenance of forecasting and budgeting models for the Cruise division.
Oversee headcount planning and management to ensure alignment with divisional goals and financial targets.
Conduct profitability, KPI, and cash flow analyses to support strategic planning and operational decision-making.
Provide in-depth analysis of financial results, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities.
Prepare and present executive-level financial performance reports and board materials.
Coach and mentor financial analysts, supporting professional growth and adoption of best practices.
Manage the end-to-end FP&A processes related to monthly and quarterly reporting, as well as major budget and forecast cycles.
Improve management reporting through standardization, technology enablement, and streamlined processes.
Ensure accurate analysis and management of the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.
Advise senior management and the division president on financial impacts of business decisions, supporting data-driven outcomes.
Communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders across the organization.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners on financial and operational initiatives.
Maintain advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with financial systems such as Power Pivot, Power Query, Power BI, Hyperion, and enterprise resource planning systems.
Perform other duties as assigned.