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MSC Cruises · 1 day ago

Vice President, Finance, Ports & Destinations Infrastructure

Miami, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

15+ years exp

MSC Cruises is seeking a Vice President of Finance to provide executive-level financial oversight for a dynamic portfolio of entities involved in cruise port development and operations. This role will oversee financial management, ensure compliance with regulations, and act as a key regional representative in financial discussions with stakeholders.

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Responsibilities

Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and cash management across regional SPVs

Implement and monitor financial KPIs tied to occupancy rates, cruise call volumes, passenger spending, and concessionaire revenues

Ensure financial operations across jurisdictions maintain transparency, efficiency, and compliance

Supervise day-to-day financial operations of the SPVs

Liaise with contractors and local authorities on financial matters, resolving operational financial issues exceeding local teams' capabilities

Ensure alignment with Group policies and procedures, escalating strategic issues to Geneva Headquarters

Act as the primary regional financial representative in discussions with cruise lines, port authorities, ministries of tourism, and sovereign wealth funds

Provide regional financial analysis, reporting, and insights to internal and external stakeholders as guided by the Group CFO organization

Support the Headquarters finance team in Geneva in financial modeling related to: PPPs (Public-Private Partnerships), Concession models and revenue-sharing agreements, Sovereign guarantees and multilateral development bank financing (e.g., IDB, CDB, IFC), Structured financing scenarios, Risk and return assessments

Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks, including: US GAAP/IFRS, Maritime and tourism-related tax laws, Governmental MOUs, leases, and concession terms

Manage regional financial risks related to currency fluctuations, tourism seasonality, and sovereign negotiations

Provide mentorship and leadership to regional finance teams across the US, Bahamas, and Caribbean

Collaborate closely with local operational teams, development, operations, and legal departments to manage projects from feasibility through operational execution

Qualification

Financial ManagementPort DevelopmentRegulatory ComplianceFinancial ModelingStakeholder RelationsRisk ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsNegotiation Skills

Required

Master's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or Infrastructure Investment

Minimum 15 years of progressive financial leadership experience, including at least 5 years in port development, tourism infrastructure, or transportation terminals

Proven familiarity with PPP structures, concessions, and international joint ventures

Deep understanding of sovereign and regulatory frameworks within the Caribbean region

Solid understanding of port economics, cruise operations, and tourism-based revenue models

Familiarity with international capital structuring, debt/equity markets, and project finance

Excellent communication, negotiation, and diplomatic skills, particularly in multi-stakeholder environments