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Senior Manager, Finance Information Technology Operations Journey with us! Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our incredible team of employees at Royal Caribbean Group. We are proud to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and excellent career development opportunities, each offering unique ways to explore the world. We are proud to be the vacation-industry leader with global brands—including Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises—the most innovative fleet and private destinations, and the best people. Together, we are dedicated to turning the vacation of a lifetime into a lifetime of vacations for our guests. Position Summary: The Senior Manager, Finance, Information Technology Operations, will lead all financial aspects of Information Technology Operations and the respective functions. In partnership with operational leaders, the Senior Manager will lead the financial business cases and processes for information security, infrastructure, commercial products, enterprise products and shipboard operations as well as influence strategic decisions. The Senior Manager will also support the operational management teams in the execution of their business objectives and strategic roadmaps through superior financial management and controllership and will work closely with leadership to oversee accurate and timely forecasting, reporting, and analysis of dynamic operations. The position is expected to display considerable initiative, independent judgment, strategic thinking, excellent communication and leadership skills in performing financial activities such as planning and forecasting, analysis, contract negotiations, process reengineering, preliminary cost estimates, determination of capital vs. expense activities and governance. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Lead the monitoring of the financial health of technology operations and provide frequent updates and reporting to C-suite level executives. Manage the team responsible for the development of financial business cases and strategic roadmaps. Oversee creation and management of Information Technology’s operating budgets for 25+ cost centers across multiple countries and currencies. Advise management on financial initiatives and cost optimization opportunities. Interact frequently with operational leadership to ensure strategic alignment. Actively participate in contract negotiations providing insights and valuable tactics. Ensure all operational aspects comply with Corporate policies and procedures. Provide support, guidance and training on the financial impacts of the ship and shore operating activities. Craft effective stories, present findings, and lead discussions. Manage a team of internal / external professionals and be responsible for establishing clear priorities. Responsible for overseeing the results, timelines, deliverables, and budget of high-profile operations. Serve as a trusted advisor to the broader finance community within the corporation. Provide ad-hoc analyses to guide decision-making on design of future products. Ensure proper maintenance of internal controls, with emphasis on SOX controls. Performs other duties as required. Qualifications: BS/BA degree in accounting, finance, business, analytics, or other relevant discipline. MBA or advanced degree is a plus, CPA preferred. 8+ years in advanced business analysis and/or finance roles. Solid understanding of accounting rules for expense, deferred expense, and capital activities. Tech Finance or technology-related experience highly preferred. Solid understanding of Tech estimation activities and tools preferred. Knowledge & Skills Proven leadership and management skills. Excellent interpersonal and organization skills. Strong communications, ability to present confidently to senior leadership. Able to synthesize results into concise written findings and create presentations. Self-motivated and able to work effectively in a fast-paced culture. Strong analytical and critical/strategic thinking skills. Strong understanding of finance principles. Strong financial modeling experience. Ability to lead multiple teams effectively. Able to work under tight timelines, prioritizing responsibilities. Experience utilizing project plans, issue logs, and risk/mitigation strategies is preferred. Clear understanding of capital vs non-capital expenditures. Accepts accountability and manages execution. Must have ability to adapt to shifting priorities. Experienced in Microsoft Excel, Word, & PowerPoint. Experience with Apptio and/or labor tracking applications is preferred. We know there's a lot to consider. As candidates go through the application process, our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance and more relevant details to answer any additional questions. Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group. We hope to see you onboard soon! It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunities to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexuality, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Royal Caribbean Group and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Royal Caribbean Group

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