Jennifer Serrano
Miami
Summary
Finance Analyst with experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, month-end close, and variance analysis. Skilled in financial modeling, trend analysis, and delivering data-driven insights to support business decisions.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Analyst
Norwegian Cruise Line
Doral, FL
03.2025 - Current
- Manage financial planning and forecasting for shipboard consumable categories, including Bar, Hotel, Restaurant, and Galley operations.
- Support annual budgeting and monthly forecast cycles through financial analysis, trend evaluation, and data validation.
- Perform month-end close analysis to ensure accurate financial reporting and identify key performance drivers.
- Prepare monthly variance analyses and provide explanations for forecast and budget deviations.
- Generate recurring monthly and ad hoc financial reports to support operational and management decision-making.
- Analyze financial performance, spending trends, and cost drivers to identify risks and opportunities.
- Consolidate financial data from multiple operational areas to support accurate forecasting and reporting.
- Build and maintain Excel-based financial models, reports, and dashboards to improve financial analysis and reporting efficiency.
- Support Capex planning, tracking, and financial analysis to monitor capital expenditures against budget.
Finance Intern
Restaurant Brands International
Miami, FL
07.2023 - 03.2025
- Conducted variance analysis to identify discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
- Analyzed financial data to support budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through detailed expense analysis and reporting.
- Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial reports for management review.
- Prepared and posted financial journal entries using technically relevant software.
- Utilized accounting software to maintain accurate records of transactions and payment schedules.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Florida International University
Miami, FL12.2024
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Financial and operational reporting
- Variance analysis
- Budget support
- Tableau
Timeline
Financial Analyst
Norwegian Cruise Line
03.2025 - Current
Finance Intern
Restaurant Brands International
07.2023 - 03.2025
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Florida International University