Lindblad Expeditions is hiring a
Strategic Finance and FP&A Associate

Summary

Lindblad Expeditions is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Strategic Finance and FP&A Associate to join their team. The role involves developing and maintaining financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning, as well as supporting strategic decision-making across the organization using data-driven insights.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, financial planning and analysis or a similar role
• Exceptional, demonstrable financial modeling and analytical skills
• Experience building and owning complex operating and financial models
• Deep understanding of how to use operational and financial data to build forecasts and financial analyses
• Ability to break down complex financial data and identify key insights
• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial statement analysis
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and/or other presentation applications and financial database and data visualization applications
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, or comparable professional experience
• Ability to be in the New York office as needed, with the expectation being in-office 3 days p/week

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial and operating models for budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning
• Develop and maintain financial models for various business units and strategic initiatives
• Model potential financial outcomes under different operational, economic, and strategic scenarios to inform decision making
• Drive the monthly financial reporting process
• Partner with business units with fundamental analyses of business performance, providing data-driven insights to support budgeting, business planning, and financial and operational improvements
• Provide analytical support for the evaluation of potential investments, mergers, and acquisitions
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual presentations for executive leadership and the board on financial results, budgets, forecasts, long-range planning and strategic initiatives
• Continuously improve financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
• Proactive in identifying issues and developing effective solutions
• Natural curiosity around business results and insights while consistently identifying ways to improve

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