Port Cost Control Data Analyst
About this role
Where passion meets opportunity
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Your Purpose
The Port Cost Control Analyst is to support the Head of Port Cost Control and the Port Cost Control Manager in all activities related to the cost control and saving initiatives. This role will be mainly responsible for managing, analyzing, and transforming complex datasets into accurate, automated reports and actionable business insights, while developing dashboards, supporting financial planning and performance reporting, improving data quality and reporting processes, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to drive informed strategic and operational decision-making.
Your Impact
- Manage and maintain large datasets, ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and consistency.
• Extract, query, and manipulate data.
• Design and develop automated reporting solutions using advanced Excel, including macros and Power Query where appropriate.
• Create interactive dashboards and visualisations to monitor KPIs and communicate business performance.
• Analyse trends, identify risks and opportunities, and provide recommendations to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Produce regular reporting for commercial, finance, and operational stakeholders, ensuring outputs are accurate, timely, and aligned with business requirements.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis through robust data management and financial reporting.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve reporting efficiency.
• Investigate and resolve data quality issues, working with stakeholders to improve data governance and reporting standards.
• Translate complex data into clear, meaningful insights for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Your Journey so far
- Fluent English (knowledge of Italian is preferred but not essential)
• Good stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
• Analytical skills and strong problem-solving skills
• Proven ability in data crunching, financial modelling and working with large datasets across multiple systems
• Proficient knowledge of basic systems especially Excel with advanced formulas, Power BI and Power Point
• Data modelling and reporting automation
• KPI development and performance reporting
• Flexibility and team working and analytical problem solving
• Ability to work under pressure and multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Good organisation and time management skills, attention to detail
Your Essentials
- Full Right to Work in the UK
Our commitment
We are committed to building a future that values diverse perspectives, embraces the world beyond borders, and fosters an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected and empowered to be their authentic selves. Our commitment extends to taking meaningful, measurable actions that have a long-term positive impact on our guests, our employees and our planet.
Ready to turn your passion into something extraordinary? Join us at MSC Cruises, where new opportunities await. Apply today to be part of a global team that is pushing boundaries and achieving something remarkable. Your journey starts here!
Company at a glance
Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, MSC Cruises is the world’s third largest cruise lines and the market leader in Europe, South America, the Middle East and Southern Africa, with a strong and growing presence in North America and the Far East.
The MSC Cruises fleet consists of 23 modern ships with ten new vessels due to be launched by 2033.
The Company operates in more than 100 countries around the world, offering cruises across five continents, calling at more than 250 destinations and welcoming more than 180 different nationalities on board.
MSC Cruises is firmly committed to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions for its marine operations by 2050.
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