
Financial Planning and Strategic Investment Senior Manager
- Recruiter:
- MSC Cruises / Explora Journeys
- Category:
- Land Based Jobs
- Published:
- August 17, 2025
Where passion meets opportunity
The best of your adventures is the one you have yet to sail!
Your Purpose
As a Financial Planning & Strategic Investment Senior Manager, you will drive the financial planning and analysis function, supporting strategic investment decisions that align with the company’s long-term goals. This role is critical for developing robust financial models, optimising resource allocation, and providing insights to guide executive decision-making.
Your Impact
- Lead the long-term financial planning process.
- Develop strategic investment analyses and valuations to support high-impact decision-making and resource allocation.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to align financial plans with the company’s strategic objectives.
- Provide financial insights and recommendations for potential investments, acquisitions, and key business initiatives.
- Build and maintain relationships across departments to support financial planning and analysis activities.
Your Journey so far
- You hold a Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- You have 15+ years of experience in financial planning, investment analysis, or a related field. Mix of consulting and industry experience is a plus.
- You thrive in dynamic, high-growth environments, managing complex financial models and forecasts.
- You have successfully led or supported strategic investment initiatives, contributing to long-term business growth.
- You have a track record of effective collaboration with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
Your Essentials
- Proficiency in financial modelling, with advanced proficiency in Excel for data analysis.
- Proven ability to evaluate investment opportunities, delivering insights that support strategic and financial objectives.
- Excellent communication skills, especially in presenting financial analysis to executives and key stakeholders.
- Fluency in English is mandatory; any other language is a plus.
- Leadership skills to manage and guide financial planning initiatives, ensuring effective collaboration and performance.
- Experience with financial planning software, ERP systems (such as SAP), and advanced Excel.
- Ability to work effectively with finance, strategy, and business unit leaders, aligning financial goals with strategic plans.
- EU Passport or right to work in Switzerland.
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!

MSC Cruises
Explora Journeys
WHERE PASSION MEETS OPPORTUNITY
The Cruise Division of MSC Group, the privately-owned world leader in transportation, is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, with two distinct brands - MSC Cruises, covering the contemporary and premium segments and Explora Journeys, dedicated to the luxury segment.
MSC Cruises is the world’s third largest cruise line and the market leader in Europe with a strong and growing presence in North America. A global cruise brand with 23 modern ships offering cruises across five continents, guests can visit more than 100 countries worldwide with more than 300 destinations, making unforgettable memories and enjoying the finest hospitality.
Explora Journeys, launched in 2023, is the luxury ocean travel brand redefining the experience for a new generation of discerning travellers. The fleet, currently comprising two ships and expanding to six by 2028, offers effortless yet refined luxury. Guests embark on transformative journeys, connecting with the sea through exceptional itineraries that inspire discovery in all its forms.
Join us and be part of a global family where together we achieve the extraordinary!
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