The Manager, Fleet Finance role typically requires a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field, along with several years of financial planning, analysis, accounting, or cruise-industry experience. Candidates should be comfortable managing budgets, forecasting fleet expenses, analyzing financial performance, preparing reports, and partnering with shipboard and shoreside departments. Strong Excel and financial systems skills, attention to detail, communication ability, and knowledge of internal controls are expected. The successful candidate will manage competing priorities, support business decisions with accurate analysis, and work effectively with senior leaders and international teams. Cruise, hospitality, or multinational-company experience is advantageous.
Carnival Corporation & plc is one of the world's largest leisure travel companies and the parent organization of Carnival Cruise Line and several other cruise brands. Carnival Cruise Line operates a large fleet serving popular destinations across the Caribbean, North America, Mexico, Europe, and beyond. The company provides vacations that combine accommodation, dining, entertainment, recreation, and shore excursions. Its workforce includes shipboard crew and shoreside professionals in finance, technology, marine operations, hospitality, sales, marketing, and guest services. Carnival's corporate operations are strongly connected to Miami, Florida, while its ships and teams operate internationally. The company emphasizes guest satisfaction, safety, operational efficiency, inclusion, and responsible tourism. A fleet finance manager supports the financial planning and performance of vessels, helping leadership control costs and make informed operational decisions.
Working in a cruise-related role offers access to a multicultural environment, international travel, and a lively onboard lifestyle. Opportunities range from finance and administration to hospitality, culinary, entertainment, marine operations, engineering, retail, and guest services. Shipboard employees usually live in shared cabins, eat onboard, and work structured schedules that can include long hours and limited personal space. Crew members interact with colleagues and guests from many countries, so adaptability and respect for different cultures are important. Most foreign crew members need a valid passport, medical clearance, and a maritime crew visa, commonly a U.S. C1/D visa when joining or working on vessels visiting the United States. Visa rules depend on nationality and itinerary. Shoreside roles in Miami generally require appropriate U.S. work authorization, and relocation costs, housing, and tax obligations should be confirmed with the employer.
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