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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Platform Manager - **Company:** Grand Circle LLC - **Location:** Boston, MA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $170,000.0 - $180,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics Applications, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), Oracle Essbase, SQL Databases, Tableau (Software), Cloud Platform System, Information Technology, Front End Software Development - **Published:** May 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=efb9b20b25f8c0e6 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Variance analysis?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * 8+ years of progressive finance experience with strong business partnering and P&L ownership experience * Proven track record influencing commercial, brand, marketing, or business decisions through financial analysis and strategic insight * Deep expertise in forecasting, budgeting, financial modeling, and scenario analysis * Strong understanding of P&L drivers, profitability analysis, and variance management * Experience contributing to pricing strategy and competitive analysis initiatives * Exceptional communication and presentation skills, including experience presenting to executive leadership * Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority * Experience managing and developing direct reports * Advanced Excel and financial analytics/reporting skills * Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field, * MBA or advanced degree in a quantitative or business-related field * Experience within travel, hospitality, direct-to-consumer, or subscription-based business models * Familiarity with SQL, Essbase, Tableau, or similar analytical tools * Experience partnering closely with marketing, product, and digital organizations We bring together human insight and digital expertise to anticipate the needs of our customers. Our team members are innovative, analytically driven, and motivated to make a measurable impact., Required * Bachelors or better in Computer Science ## Description Grand Circle Corporation is seeking a strategic and commercially minded Director, Brand Finance to serve as an embedded financial leader within our Front-End organization. This role is accountable for driving brand-specific annual profit goals while acting as a trusted business partner across Brand Marketing, New Customer Acquisition, FP&A, Creative, and Digital Customer Experience teams. This individual will play a highly visible role in influencing business outcomes through financial rigor, strategic analysis, and strong commercial instincts. The Director, Brand Finance will own brand-level forecasting and planning, identify and close profit gaps, drive itinerary profitability improvements, and contribute directly to pricing strategy and competitive market positioning. The ideal candidate combines strong financial acumen with a proactive, business-oriented mindset and thrives in fast-paced, highly collaborative environments. This role offers regular exposure to executive leadership, including the CFO, CEO, and COO., * Drive achievement of brand-specific annual profit goals through strategic decision-making and financial leadership * Identify profit risks and opportunities across the brand P&L, including revenue, margins, acquisition costs, and product contribution * Develop action plans to address financial gaps and improve overall performance * Bring a strong commercial mindset to brand decisions, challenging assumptions and advocating for high-return business choices Forecasting, Planning & Financial Strategy * Lead the monthly forecasting process end-to-end, delivering accurate and timely financial projections * Own annual budgeting activities in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders * Build scenario models and sensitivity analyses to support decision-making under evolving market conditions * Continuously improve forecasting accuracy, planning processes, and financial visibility Itinerary Profitability & Business Analysis * Lead strategic analysis of itinerary-level profitability across the travel portfolio * Evaluate product mix, demand trends, pricing structures, and cost drivers to improve margins * Partner with Brand Management and cross-functional teams to implement financially impactful recommendations * Track performance outcomes and refine strategies to maximize contribution and profitability Pricing Strategy & Competitive Intelligence * Provide financial guidance and analysis on pricing decisions, balancing revenue growth, margin targets, and market competitiveness * Monitor competitor pricing, positioning, and market trends across key itineraries and destinations * Translate competitive intelligence and internal performance data into actionable pricing recommendations * Partner with Brand Management, Revenue Management, and FP&A on pricing frameworks and optimization strategies, * Serve as an embedded finance partner across Marketing, Acquisition, Creative, FP&A, and Digital teams * Participate actively in planning cycles, campaign reviews, and go-to-market discussions * Ensure financial considerations are integrated into strategic decisions from the outset * Align brand-level planning and forecasting with enterprise financial objectives Executive Communication & Reporting * Develop executive-ready presentations and reporting packages for senior leadership * Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable business insights * Represent Front-End Finance in leadership reviews and cross-functional planning sessions, * Lead, mentor, and develop one direct report, providing coaching, feedback, and growth opportunities * Build scalable financial processes and reporting infrastructure to increase team effectiveness * Foster a culture of accountability, analytical rigor, and continuous improvement ## Related Videos - [From Global Capability Centers to AI-Powered Command Centers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100096-from-global-capability-centers-to-ai-powered-command-centers) - [In-depth .NET Azure Functions: Isolated mode, performance and durable AI agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100207-in-depth-net-azure-functions-isolated-mode-performance-and-durable-ai-agents) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Valven Atlas: Engineering Intelligence That Delivers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1660-valven-atlas-engineering-intelligence-that-delivers) - [From Syntax to Singularity: AI’s Impact on Developer Roles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/900-from-syntax-to-singularity-ai-s-impact-on-developer-roles) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1520-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/162-highest-paying-tech-companies-in-europe) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers)