Mark Simon Costa
Miami,Florida
Summary
Financial Analyst with expertise in financial forecasting and variance analysis at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings. Developed precise financial models that informed strategic decisions and contributed to revenue growth. Delivered insightful ad hoc reports and collaborated with cross-functional teams, utilizing advanced Excel skills to enhance data-driven business performance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Analyst
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings
Miami, Florida
01.2024 - Current
- Developed and maintained financial forecast models with over 95% accuracy to project quarterly and annual onboard revenue, guiding executive leadership in strategic planning, supporting corporate goal alignment, and driving data-driven business performance.
- Analyzed monthly performance versus forecasts, explained variances, identified root causes, and provided management with insights.
- Created ad hoc financial reports and analyses for executives, delivering insights that informed operational decisions and supported initiatives to drive revenue growth and profitability.
- Assisted with month-end close activities, including accruals, vendor payments, and resolving accounting discrepancies, to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
Operations Finance Intern
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.
Miami, USA
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Built a Cruisestaff gaming forecast model using 6 months of actuals and 6 months of projections to estimate onboard performance
- Created and presented a final project comparing onboard spending across cabin metas for identical itineraries in 2019 vs. 2023
- Supported two finance teams in reviewing, coding, and approving vendor invoices.
- Managed weekly downloads of onboard vendor settlement reports and organized them into designated files.
Corporate Finance Intern
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.
Miami, USA
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Led a final project analyzing key financial metrics of top competitors, highlighting NCLH’s declining EPS and stock performance, and proposing data-driven strategies for improvement.
- Analyzed the financial impact of a cruise ship’s week-long outage after striking a growler, delivering a report that supported data-driven decision-making.
- Created a line chart report tracking revenue and expenses for multiple ships, 12 months before and after sailing.
- Monitored financial data accuracy in Essbase by actively managing multiple trackers throughout the day to ensure alignment across records.
- Provided timely, organized financial data to departments as needed, ensuring accurate support for business operations.
Investment Analysis Intern
Concise Capital Management LP.
Miami, USA
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Researched and evaluated companies to determine suitability for the fund’s portfolio.
- Updated investment research reports to reassess company fit for the fund’s portfolio, supporting the investment committee’s decision-making.
- Supported investment analysts with daily tasks, including taking meeting minutes and researching emerging trends.
Education
Minor - Business Administration
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Advertising, Business Administration
The University of Florida, College of Journalism And Communications
Gainesville, FL12-2023
Skills
- Financial forecasting
- Variance analysis
- Ad hoc reporting
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Financial reporting
Timeline
Financial Analyst
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings
01.2024 - Current
Operations Finance Intern
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.
05.2023 - 08.2023
Corporate Finance Intern
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.
06.2022 - 07.2022
Investment Analysis Intern
Concise Capital Management LP.
06.2019 - 07.2019
Minor - Business Administration
University of Florida
Bachelor of Science - Advertising, Business Administration
The University of Florida, College of Journalism And Communications