Finance Analyst - Maritime Operations

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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…