The Role
The Finance Analyst - Maritime supports decision-making in Maritime Operations through financial analysis, budgeting, and performance tracking, ensuring alignment of financial and operational plans.
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WHO WE ARE
Lindblad Expeditions is a true pioneer in Expedition Travel. From taking the first citizen explorers to Antarctica in 1966, opening the Galapagos and Easter Island to tourism in 1967, leading the first tourist expedition through the Northwest Passage in 1984, and launching our innovative partnership with National Geographic in 2004, we're now taking almost 30,000 guests a year to some of the world’s most remote and pristine locations on our fleet of 20 ships, and are committed to ensuring our guests experience the “Exhilaration of Discovery”.
Lindblad Expeditions is seeking a Finance Analyst – Maritime to join our finance team and support our global Maritime Operations. Based in Seattle, this role serves as a key finance business partner to operational leaders, translating financial and operational data into insights that drive performance, cost discipline, and long-term value creation. The Finance Analyst – Maritime will have broad exposure across operating expenses, capital investments, and strategic planning within a capital-intensive, asset-driven environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Act as a finance business partner to Maritime Operations team, supporting decision-making through financial analysis and strategic insight.
- Partner and collaborate closely with Maritime Operations stakeholders (fleet, technical, procurement, and operations leadership) to understand operational drivers, align financial plans with operational priorities, and support informed decision-making.
- Own financial oversight of the Maritime Operations P&L, including drydock costs, repairs and maintenance, bunkers, and consumables.
- Contribute to monthly P&L reviews, including variance analysis and performance commentary for senior leadership.
- Support the development of annual operating budgets and quarterly reforecasts for Marine Operations.
- Track, analyze, and report operating expenses (including support for GL coding)
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to support operational efficiency and strategic objectives.
- Translate accounting and operational data into clear, actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.
- Oversee fleet capital expenditures (capex), including tracking budget versus actuals and supporting long-term fleet investment planning.
- Partner with Accounting to ensure accurate financial reporting, accruals, and alignment between operational activity and financial results.
- Develop financial analyses to evaluate operational initiatives, cost optimization opportunities, and investment decisions.
- Support the Strategic Finance and Maritime Operations team in preparing opex/capex-related materials for executive leadership and Board of Directors review.
- Continuously improve financial processes, reporting, and data visibility related to Maritime Operations.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
- 2–5 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or accounting, preferably within asset-intensive or operationally complex organizations.
- Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships and collaborate closely with cross-functional operational stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Experience supporting capital expenditure planning, tracking, and analysis.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP and financial reporting systems.
OTHER SKILLS / ABILITIES
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into meaningful insights.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence, partner, and collaborate effectively across Maritime Operations and Finance.
- Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial information to operational and executive audiences.
- Ability to work collaboratively across finance, operations, and leadership teams.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Proactive, ownership-oriented mindset with a continuous improvement focus.
- Interest in maritime operations, travel, or asset-intensive industries is a plus.
- Occasional travel may be required, including to ships undergoing intense maintenance periods.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT
This job description is intended only to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an employee in this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills or abilities required or persons so classified or assigned.
OUR 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
Communication Skills
Using the English language, this person must have the ability to read, write, and comprehend policies, legal guidelines, correspondence, and memos. Must also possess the ability to effectively communicate--both in writing and orally--with a professional demeanor.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee will also be required to write and type. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
COMPENSATION STATEMENT
Lindblad Expeditions determines the pay for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data. We evaluate external equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company. Our posted salary range is based on national data and may be refined for a candidate's region/town/cost of living.
For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. Salaries will be based on the applicant’s location, level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills. An employee/candidate with a stronger skill set will receive higher pay.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT
At Lindblad Expeditions, we simply could not do our work without the diverse kaleidoscope of humanity that creates and delivers our remarkable offerings across the planet. As a Company that respects and celebrates the inherent diversity in the places we explore, we recognize the need to mirror that same diversity and all the interconnected perspectives within our organization. We are committed to building a community of different genders, races, ages, sexual orientations, chosen identities, and countries of origin where every person brings their whole self to work and whose skills, talents, and abilities are valued. We believe we can explore further and in a more meaningful way by actively creating a more diverse and inclusive organization where everyone feels they belong.
Lindblad Expeditions is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment at Lindblad Expeditions are considered without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, marital status, pregnancy, unemployment status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or veteran status.
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The Company
What We Do
In 1958 Lars-Eric Lindblad, considered the father of eco travel, founded Lindblad Travel and pioneered the first non-scientific expeditions to Antarctica (1966) and Galápagos (1967), subsequently opening the Amazon, Papua New Guinea, China, Bhutan, and more to curious, respectful travelers. In 1979, his son Sven-Olof Lindblad founded Special Expeditions, eventually re-named Lindblad Expeditions, specializing in ship-based expedition travel. In 2004 Lindblad Expeditions forged an unprecedented alliance with National Geographic with a joint mission “to inspire people to explore and care about the planet through expedition travel.” Today the company operates a fleet of 10 ships, including the 148-guest National Geographic Explorer, the world’s ultimate expedition ship, and the 106-guest National Geographic Orion, the newest ship in the Lindblad-National Geographic fleet. All ships sail equipped with sophisticated exploration tools, to provide unique, immersive experiences in the planet’s capitals of wildness and culture. Our expedition ships regularly explore Galápagos, Antarctica, Alaska, Arctic Norway, Baja California, Costa Rica and Panama, Europe, the Baltics, Vietnam and Cambodia, and more.
