Aminata Valbrune - Director FP&A, Actively seeking new opportunities

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Work Background

Royal Caribbean InternationalManager, Capital & Business Analysis Finance

Apr. 2017 - Apr. 2020Miami, Florida• Subject Matter Expert (SME) and key leader for capital planning and analytics. • Led team of 3 FTEs within the Capital Planning Department. • Identified, monitored and developed areas of interest and/or risk to provide recommendations to the VP, Finance & Administration to improve efficiencies and increase revenue growth. • Managed all facets of the Capital Plan and ensuring that the requests are were financially justified. • Expert in providing leadership guidance and mentoring staff through performance management. • Ensured memos and analyses are updated to address any questions or concerns, ii) Capital Planning has moved the CARs to the relevant levels of review and approval in the process. • Adhered to company policy and regulatory compliance procedures i.e. SOX • Developed and consolidated the company annual capital plan and forecast updates as needed. • Assisted with special projects as requested by executive leadership.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.Senior Financial Operations Analyst

Apr. 2013 - Mar. 2017Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area• Developed the company’s annual operating plan i.e. coordination with business unit financial teams, evaluation of goals, and measuring results versus the stated targets. • Skilled in reviewing quarterly forecast, analyze key performance indicators to identify underlying business issues and provide input to operational decisions. • Performed monthly and quarterly analysis of financial variances compared to budget, to forecast, and to prior periods for all 3 brands using Hyperion databases (Essbase, Smartview).

WWF of AmericasSenior Financial Analyst

Jul. 2008 - Jul. 2012Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States• Assisted with annual budgeting process with departmental leaders outlining expenditures within departments and provide analytical review of budget versus actual costs. • Prepared and reviewed monthly, quarterly and yearly financial and operational reports and advises management of key drivers.

WWF of AmericasFinancial Analyst

Dec. 2005 - Jul. 2008Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States• Responsible for providing a financial status by comparing and analyzing plans and forecasts. • Partnered with executive leadership to develop recommendations for strategic business planning, operating forecasts, and financial plans.