Director, Project Financial Controls & Strategic Initiatives (Corporate) (Miami)

Director, Project Financial Controls & Strategic Initiatives (Corporate)

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CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES

Miami

USD 120,000 - 180,000

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7 days ago

The Director of Project Financial Controls & Strategic Initiatives is responsible for leading high-impact financial planning and strategic initiatives across Carnival’s Global Ports portfolio. This role focuses on:

• Financial oversight of capital projects, business case development for new investments, execution of owner-supplied CAPEX, and strategic initiatives such as port cost optimization.

The Director acts as a key execution partner to the AVP and collaborates with Accounting, Procurement, Legal, Development, and external partners.

Essential Functions:

1. Own financial tracking and forecasting for all destination development projects.
2. Manage budget variance analysis, change orders, contingency tracking, and cash flow modeling.
3. Ensure alignment with corporate reporting cycles.
4. Owner-Supplied CAPEX Execution: Oversee procurement and budget tracking for FF&E, OS&E, landscaping, theming, and soft costs; ensure timely execution across projects.
5. Pre-construction Project Management: Drive project progress, maintain timelines, engage stakeholders, and escalate issues as needed.
6. Business Case Development: Lead creation of business cases, conduct financial modeling, ROI analysis, and prepare stakeholder presentations.
7. Ports: Lead project management, board meeting preparation, and funding/budget management; collaborate with stakeholders.
8. Sustainability: Lead initiatives like port cost optimization and solar energy projects, including feasibility analysis and vendor selection.
9. Special Strategic Projects: Lead ad-hoc initiatives, manage external consultants, and support implementation of strategic recommendations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or Engineering; MBA preferred.
• 6-10 years of experience, including 3-5 years at a top-tier management consulting firm.
• Experience with budget ownership or strategic initiatives.
• Exceptional analytical, financial modeling, and communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership abilities.

About Us:

Carnival Corporation & plc is the world’s largest leisure travel company, dedicated to delivering unforgettable experiences through its cruise brands and destinations worldwide.

Join us to grow professionally and be part of a global community making a difference.

This role requires commitment to ethical standards, integrity, and respectful conduct. Carnival Corporation & plc is an equal opportunity employer.