Operation Finance Analyst/ Orient Express Sailing Yachts

About Orient Express

Artisan of travel since 1883, Orient Express sublimates the art of travel with its luxury trains, hotels, and sailing yachts. The brand has just launched its first hotel, Orient Express La Minerva, in Rome – which will be followed by Orient Express Venezia at Palazzo Donà Giovannelli in 2026. The experience continues with the recent launch of La Dolce Vita Orient Express train, followed by Orient Express Corinthian in 2026, the first of two Orient Express Sailing Yachts, and finally, the return of L’Orient Express train to railways. Since 2022, Orient Express is part of Accor Group’s leading collection of luxury brands with a century-old legacy in the hotels and fine- dining sectors. In 2024, Accor and LVMH entered into a strategic partnership to accelerate the development of Orient Express. Follow the journey at @orientexpress on Instagram or visit the website at www.orient-express.com. 

About Orient Express Sailing Yachts

140 years after the launch of its first luxury trains, the Orient Express legend continues with the launch of the world's largest sailing ships, the Orient Express Corinthian. A revolution in maritime history, and a fabulous project that pushes back the limits of what is possible. The result of a unique French partnership between Accor, the world leader in hospitality, and Chantiers de l'Atlantique, the world's leading cruise ship builder. This extraordinary sailing ship of the future, with its spectacular interiors, will set sail in 2026.

JOB DESCRIPTION

As an Operation Finance Analyst, reporting to the Operation Finance Manager, you will support the Finance Operations team in monitoring the financial performance of the vessels and ensuring the reliability of operational financial information. Working with operations teams, you will contribute to reporting, financial analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.

1. Operational performance monitoring

• Prepare and consolidate financial data for both vessels
• Support the monitoring of key financial and operational KPIs
• Assist in the analysis of cruise performance across revenues and cost

• Contribute to the preparation of management reports
• Contribute to ad hoc analyses

2. Budgeting & forecasting

• Consolidate operational assumptions received from business teams
• Support the preparation of reforecasts
• Perform variance analyses between actuals, budget and forecast

3. Finance systems & data quality

• Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of financial data within the PMS and ERP
• Contribute to improving data quality and reporting reliability
• Participate in testing new functionalities and process enhancements

5. Financial processes & internal controls

• Support monthly closing activities and accounting controls
• Assist in documenting finance procedures and operational processes, contribute to internal control activities and follow-up of identified issues

6. Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work with onboard finance officers and operational teams
• Collaborate with Accounting, Reporting and other Finance functions
• Contribute to cross-functional projects supporting Finance Operations

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree (Finance, Accounting, Business School or equivalent)

• 0–2 years of experience (including internships/apprenticeships) in finance, audit, or controlling
• Proactive mindset and willingness to learn
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

• Excel skills
• Good understanding of financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting
• Knowledge of ERP systems and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) is a plus

• Good communication skills
• English mandatory