Finance Director Job at Cruise Academy, Florida

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  • Cruise Academy
  • Florida

Job Description

Position Summary

The Finance Director provides strategic financial leadership for a global cruise operation, overseeing financial planning, reporting, compliance, and performance management across the fleet and corporate functions. This role partners with senior stakeholders to drive financial discipline, optimise business performance, and support long-term organisational goals. The Finance Director leads cross-functional teams and ensures integrity in financial controls, governance, and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial modelling

  • Direct consolidated financial reporting and presentation to senior leadership

  • Ensure accuracy and compliance of financial records in accordance with applicable accounting standards and policies

  • Provide strategic financial insight to support business decisions and commercial initiatives

  • Lead the development and implementation of financial policies, internal controls, and process improvements

  • Oversee audit processes, including coordination with external auditors and internal stakeholders

  • Manage working capital, cash flow planning, and capital allocation strategies

  • Drive cost control initiatives and performance optimisation across departments

  • Collaborate with operational leadership to align financial objectives with business strategies

  • Lead, mentor, and develop finance team members to build a high-performing function

  • Ensure financial risk management and compliance with regulatory requirements in all jurisdictions of operation

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Non-Negotiable Requirements

  • Previous cruise ship experience in a transferable role

  • Strong expertise in financial planning and analysis, reporting, and financial control frameworks

  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with executive leadership and cross-functional teams

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly

Strongly Preferred

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field and/or a professional qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CFA) or equivalent recognised credential

  • Exposure to audit management and interaction with external regulators

  • Advanced strategic planning and business partnering experience

Contract Details

  • Single cabin accommodation

  • 4:2 rotation

Job Tags

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