Senior Shipboard Finance Specialist

One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess is the world’s leading international premium cruise line and tour company, carrying millions of guests each year to hundreds of destinations around the globe.  We give our guests the Medallion Class experience others simply can’t. The Love Boat promises something for everyone. 

We are looking to hire a Senior Specialist, Shipboard Finance.  The Senior Specialist, Shipboard Finance supports the fleet-wide delivery of operational excellence across the shipboard Finance Department. This role strengthens shipboard performance through data analysis, technology enablement, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Senior Specialist partners with shipboard and shoreside stakeholders to optimize inventory management, implement new systems and equipment, elevate the guest experience, and maintain high standard of appearance and hygiene. The role upholds Princess' Culture Essentials and The Princess Purpose service commitments while contributing directly to the fleet success and operational efficiency.

Here’s a summary of what Princess is looking for in a Senior Specialist, Shipboard Finance.  Is this you? 

Responsibilities: 

Hotel Operations & Guest Experience

• Research and recommend new technologies, financial and audit programs, and equipment to enhance Finance department efficiency and product delivery.

• Serve as the primary contact for Finance department technology development, coordinating with the shoreside Guest Operations and Systems and Controls team, and shipboard leadership to launch enhancements.

• Track and analyze ship audit reports and scores, identifying deficiencies and formulating corrective actions including but not limited policy enhancements, SOP updates etc

• Partner with the Systems and Controls team to maintain and update shipboard Finance SharePoint documents, HESS and MSPM updates, and inspection documentation

• Prepare fleet communications, presentations, and meeting documentation to support shipboard teams in achieving operational standards.

Product Delivery & Operational Efficiency

• Use dashboards and analytical tools to provide real-time visibility into operational performance, identifying trends, bottlenecks, and improvement areas. 

• Conduct regular performance reviews, producing detailed operational insights for leadership.

• Ensure accurate shoreside operational data capture, communication, and alignment to continuous improvement initiatives.

Financial Responsibility

• Manage the tracking of compensation and house account spending to maintain financial visibility for fleet operations. 

• Assists with the planning of onboard currency conversion projects as vessels move to and from Australia or any other applicable region.

• Review voyage lengths to identify opportunities where credit card settlement is required on a mid-voyage basis

• Identify trends, variances, and cost-saving opportunities, offering strategic recommendations to optimize financial outcomes.

• Collaborate with procurement, supply chain, and shipboard teams to ensure cost-effective resource utilization

Team Development & Personnel 

• Model and reinforce Princess Culture Essentials and The Princess Purpose service principles across the shipboard Finance team. 

• Support change management and promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. 

• Encourage teammate driven ideas, assisting with development, approval and implementation processes.

• Maintain knowledge of all Finance shipboard roles and rotations to ensure accurate guidance and support planning.

Safety & Compliance

• Support shipboard leadership in maintaining safe and compliant environments.

• Ensure compliance with all HESS and US Public Health standards.

• Assist in coordinating shipboard resources during outbreak situations requiring elected sanitation measures. 

• Review internal and external audit findings, supporting development of remediations plans and long-term prevention strategies.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Scope:  The Senior Specialist, Shipboard Finance plays a critical role in the financial integrity and operational success of the Princess fleet by supporting shipboard financial operations across all vessels. This role enables strong financial governance, accuracy, and compliance while supporting efficient shipboard execution. Serving as a subject matter expert, the Senior Specialist partners closely with shipboard finance teams, hotel operations, corporate finance, IT, audit, and shoreside leadership to ensure consistent application of financial policies, controls, and systems that support operational excellence and business objectives.

• Problem solving:  This role requires strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities to interpret financial data, identify variances, assess operational root causes, and recommend corrective actions. The Senior Specialist must navigate complex and evolving shipboard environments, balancing financial controls with operational realities, while partnering cross-functionally to resolve issues related to revenue accuracy, cost control, system performance, and compliance. The role supports continuous improvement through data-driven insights, process optimization, and proactive risk mitigation.

• Impact:  The Senior Specialist, Shipboard Finance directly supports financial accuracy, financial compliance, and operational reliability across the fleet. The role supports effective financial controls that protect company assets and brand reputation. By enabling accurate reporting, system adoption, and consistent financial practices, the role strengthens decision-making, supports cost-efficient operations, and enhances transparency and accountability across shipboard financial operations.           

• Leadership:  While this role does not have direct leadership responsibility, it requires strong influence and partnership across shipboard and shoreside stakeholders. The Senior Specialist leads through expertise by guiding shipboard finance teams, supporting the implementation of financial systems, policies, and process improvements, and contributing to strategic initiatives impacting shipboard financial operations. Success in this role depends on the ability to collaborate cross-functionally, communicate clearly, support change management, and serve as a trusted financial subject matter expert to ensure consistency, compliance, and operational excellence throughout the fleet.

For all roles:

• Knowledge:  Understanding of workplace policies and procedures / Familiarity with team collaboration tools and techniques.

• Skills:  Strong time management and organizational skills

• Abilities:  Ability to maintain reliable and consistent attendance / Capacity to be punctual and meet deadlines / Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and work as part of a team / Demonstrated professionalism in all interactions and tasks.

Requirements: 

• Experience in hotel operations, finance and financial audit (shipboard or shoreside)

• Experience with inventory management, shipboard/hospitality financial systems

• Experience with data analysis, reporting and systems implementation

• Strong operational understanding of hotel environments and guest experience drivers

• Shipboard experience in Finance operations is preferred

• Experience with HESS, MSPM and audit compliance programs

• Background in large-scale fleet or multi-site hotel operations

• Experience contributing to continuous improvement or change management initiatives

Travel:   Less than 25% with shipboard travel likely

Work Conditions:  Work beyond normal business hours or on weekends may be required occasionally to support business needs, projects, or operations.

Physical Demands: Work beyond normal business hours or on weekends may be required occasionally to support business needs, projects, or operations.

This position is classified as “in-office.”  As an in-office role, it requires employees to work from a designated Princess office Monday through Thursday each week. Employees may work from their homes on Fridays.  Candidates must be located in (or willing to relocate to) the area.

Princess provides comprehensive and innovative benefits to meet your needs, including:

What You Can Expect  

• Cruise and Travel Privileges for You and Your Family 
• Health Benefits 
• 401(k)  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan  
• Training & Professional Development 
• Tuition & Professional Certification Reimbursement 
• Rewards & Incentives  

Our Culture… Stronger Together 

Our highest responsibility and top priority is compliance, environmental protection and the health, safety and well-being of our guests, the people in the communities we touch and serve, and our shipboard and shoreside employees.  Please visit our site to learn more about our Culture Essentials, Corporate Vision Statement and our Core Values at: princess.com/en-us/company-information 

Princess is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. 

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 

Princess will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process, upon your request, as required to comply with applicable laws.  If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please contact careers@carnival.com. 

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