Synergy Business Consulting, Inc. is hiring: Financial Business Intelligence Ana

As the Manager of Financial Data and Analytics you will lead a team of analysts responsible for delivering high-impact financial and operational insights. You will play a critical role in guiding the development of data-driven strategies, managing forecasting processes, and ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of our analytics platforms. This role requires a strong blend of leadership, technical acumen, and business insight. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to align analytics initiatives with strategic priorities, while mentoring your team to deliver accurate, timely, and actionable insights.

Essential Functions:

• Anticipate and address data inconsistencies or gaps that could affect reporting accuracy.
• Lead the team in designing scalable solutions for integrating disparate data sources into cohesive dashboards and forecasting tools.
• Evaluate the financial implications of operational decisions and provide strategic recommendations based on predictive modeling and scenario analysis.
• Navigate ambiguity and evolving business needs by applying structured problem-solving techniques and leveraging both historical data and forward-looking insights.
• Enterprise Influence: This role helps shape the financial narrative for shipboard operations, influencing decisions that affect cost control, revenue optimization, and operational efficiency.
• Standard Setting: The manager will contribute to establishing and evolving best practices in financial analytics, data visualization, and reporting standards across the organization.
• Cross-Functional Reach: By partnering with Finance, Operations, and IT, this role ensures that analytics solutions are aligned with business goals and scalable across departments.
• Strategic Enablement: The insights and tools developed under this role will empower leadership to make informed, data-driven decisions that support long-term strategic objectives.
• Excellent Analytical and Auditing skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office specifically Excel, Word, Power BI and SQL
• Knowledge of EBS a plus
• Excellent interpersonal and English Verbal/Written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and assist in other areas of accounting when needed.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of relevant experience
• PL-300 preferred
• An understanding of the cruise industry, its unique challenges, and data sources is highly beneficial.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proven experience in financial analytics, data visualization, and team leadership.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.
• Solid understanding of financial planning and analysis functions, including annual budget, capital budgeting and resource allocation processes
• Able to develop solutions where precedents and procedures do not exist
• Able to work cross-functionally to solve problems and implement change
• Pro-active in developing and implementing strategies that significantly mitigate risk
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Able to analyze, evaluate and support rapid decision-making
• Creative and solutions-oriented thinker
• Strong proficiency in Power BI/Tableau, SQL, and data warehousing concepts.