
Finance Analyst – Maritime Operations
Lindblad Expeditions
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Seattle • Washington • United States
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Salary
💰 $100,000 - $120,000 per year
Tech Stack
About the role
- Act as a finance business partner to Maritime Operations team, supporting decision-making through financial analysis and strategic insight.
- Partner and collaborate closely with Maritime Operations stakeholders (fleet, technical, procurement, and operations leadership) to understand operational drivers, align financial plans with operational priorities, and support informed decision-making.
- Own financial oversight of the Maritime Operations P&L, including drydock costs, repairs and maintenance, bunkers, and consumables.
- Contribute to monthly P&L reviews, including variance analysis and performance commentary for senior leadership.
- Support the development of annual operating budgets and quarterly reforecasts for Marine Operations.
- Track, analyze, and report operating expenses (including support for GL coding)
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to support operational efficiency and strategic objectives.
- Translate accounting and operational data into clear, actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.
- Oversee fleet capital expenditures (capex), including tracking budget versus actuals and supporting long-term fleet investment planning.
- Partner with Accounting to ensure accurate financial reporting, accruals, and alignment between operational activity and financial results.
- Develop financial analyses to evaluate operational initiatives, cost optimization opportunities, and investment decisions.
- Support the Strategic Finance and Maritime Operations team in preparing opex/capex-related materials for executive leadership and Board of Directors review.
- Continuously improve financial processes, reporting, and data visibility related to Maritime Operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
- 2–5 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or accounting, preferably within asset-intensive or operationally complex organizations.
- Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships and collaborate closely with cross-functional operational stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Experience supporting capital expenditure planning, tracking, and analysis.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP and financial reporting systems.
Benefits
- Travel benefits for employees and their family
- Voyage of Discovery trips for employees to travel as guests
- Health insurance including Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Long-Term Disability, Life & AD&D Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to be used for out-of-pocket medical and dependent care
- Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit
- 7-8 Paid Holidays
- 2-3 Floating Holiday Options (pro-rated per start date)
- Up to 15 days of vacation (pro-rated per anniversary year)
- Parental Leave
- Sick/personal days per city & state ordinance
- Pet Insurance discount
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
financial analysisstrategic insightP&L managementbudgetingforecastingvariance analysiscapital expenditure planningcost optimizationfinancial reportingdata visibility
Soft skills
collaborationrelationship buildingcommunicationanalytical thinkingproblem-solvingstrategic planningoperational efficiencyinsight translation