Inventory Analyst

The Inventory Analyst plays a key role in our efforts to provide decision support in selecting, optimizing, prioritizing and executing projects, managing the deployment of services and evaluating/monitoring operational and financial benefits related to Inventory Management and Cost Accounting systems. This role oversees special projects (system maintenance and enhancements) related to Finance, Inventory Management and Cost Accounting functions, supporting and developing both strategic and tactical initiatives based on interpretation of analyses and detailed review of current processes. Additionally, this position is responsible for ensuring the success of project delivery in terms of functionality and quality. The role may work in conjunction with other teams within CCL Finance, Hotel Operations, Marine Operations, Technical Operations, Guest Logistics, Groups, etc. to ensure cohesiveness with corporate goals and initiatives. This position oversees other resources working on projects as needed and proactively seeks opportunities to partner with business units on important strategic initiatives. This individual works with IT, Decision Support, business users and any other departments as needed to support the development and implementation of new business practices.

Essential Functions:

• Oversee all financial systems and projects, especially those related to Inventory Management and Cost Accounting, for the Finance, Shipboard Operations and other CCL Finance teams that improve CCL’s controls, protect our assets, increases Finance relevance and reliability and improve our financial insights to support enterprise wide initiatives. Monitor project schedules as well as take ownership of change management process.
• Develop new tools, reports, and analyses, independently and collaboratively, as support to Finance business partners for financial planning, reporting and BI solutions
• Identify best, efficient, and cost beneficial solutions when business processes are being implemented and require input or output from critical systems supporting Inventory Management and Cost Accounting operations
• Serve as subject matter expert (SME) for project business requirements; develop business cases. Participate in meetings to understand business requirements to enhance systems. Perform and/or oversee all testing activities related to financial software used in the department to ensure new system functionality works as defined and system defects are corrected prior to implementation
• Review, monitor, facilitate and organize releases impacting applications supporting financial activity that flow through Inventory Management and Cost Accounting systems
• Submit/prioritize CQ defects and content management cases that impact Inventory Management and Cost Accounting systems
• Ensure all systems are performing efficiently, reporting issues and monitoring timely resolution.
• Oversee script development activities and provide direction to Business Analyst and/or IT personnel.
• Facilitate the data mining activities of the department and provide direction and support to identify system sources for the information.
• Work closely with the Inventory Management and Cost Accounting systems management team for departmental improvements and efficiency to formulate executive level analyses, reports and presentations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, IT, Accounting, Finance, or related field of study; or any combination of relevant background, skills and experience.
• PMP preferred
• Experience in business/financial planning and analysis processes with a working knowledge in accounting principles and issues. Experience in project management on software development projects is a plus.
• Practical experience testing of enterprise size financial applications is required. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and planning skills. Able to multi-task, work independently and balance requests at peak workloads (or change gears quickly for important requests) from various departments and upper management.
• General knowledge of infrastructure requirements and components, SharePoint sites, intranets, and networks. Strong understanding of financial data analysis tools and systems such as Crunchtime, MXP, AMOS, Oracle Financials, Hyperion Essbase, Tableau, or OBIEE is a must.
• Must have strong command of Microsoft Office programs, advance level of Excel and interactive reporting tools