About Us:
At Booking.com, data drives our decisions. Technology is at our core. And innovation is everywhere. But our company is more than datasets, lines of code or A/B tests. We're the thrill of the first night in a new place. The excitement of the next morning. The friends you encounter. The journeys you take. The sights you see. And the memories you make. Through our products, partners and people, we make it easier for everyone to experience the world.
Role Description:
Join a team of experienced analysts responsible for supporting Booking.com executives to make sound financial and strategic decisions for the APAC business.
This role provides full finance support to business partners as well as offer scope for leadership of individual analytical projects. The role expects analytical excellence and strategic thinking to drive business forward, ideal for a person with strong time management skills who is resourceful, self-motivated and enjoys working autonomously.
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Working in a culturally diverse environment, your work should provide regional leadership with financial stewardship and analytical insights. You will develop a holistic understanding of Booking.com's business drivers across the APAC region and will collaborate with various stakeholders who possess a diverse set of talents, providing in-depth understanding of a topic to decision makers and advising on creative data-driven solutions to unlock growth.
Due to the rapid and significant growth of Booking.com BV's business and the regional organization, the tasks and expectations of this role will evolve over time. The role reports to the APAC Senior FPA Manager, and is based in our APAC Regional HQ - Booking.com (Singapore) Pte Ltd.
This role will support the FPA team based in Amsterdam in undertaking the following responsibilities:
Key Job Responsibilities and Duties:
- Serve as a trusted financial and strategic advisor to business leaders;
- Develop forecasts and financial models to support budgeting, strategic planning, decision making processes & target setting;
- Monitor spend vs budget on APAC OPEX lines, optimize existing processes to drive optimal use of resources and drive the review cadence with business teams and other supporting functions (e.g. accounting & central FP&A);
- Provide actionable insights into growth drivers, costs, business metrics, market trends, and competitive landscape;
- Support business case development and milestone reviews for APAC commercial & operational opportunities, including opportunity sizing, business model assessment, and scenario modeling;
- Create insightful reports, dashboards, data sets, and analytical methodologies to enable effective decision making for business and finance stakeholders;
- Conduct ad-hoc analysis, financial modeling and benchmarking as needed to support the business;
Years of relevant Job Knowledge.Years of relevant Job Knowledge
- Broad Job Knowledge (3 - 5 years)
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in financial and strategic analysis with business recommendations to senior leadership.
- Strong strategic thinking, curiosity, and self-motivation to find impactful solutions.
- Ability to advise and challenge senior business partners, translating complex information into actionable insights.
- Proficiency in SQL, advanced Excel, and financial modeling; knowledge of financial systems like SAP, Onestream, Hyperion SmartView.
- Comfortable working in cross-functional teams, managing multiple priorities, and thriving in an unstructured environment.
Benefits & Perks - Global Impact, Personal Relevance:
Booking.com's Total Rewards Philosophy is not only about compensation but also about benefits. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well unique-to-Booking.com benefits which include:
- Annual paid time off and generous paid leave scheme including: parent, grandparent, bereavement, and care leave
- Hybrid working including flexible working arrangements, and up to 20 days per year working from abroad (home country)
- Industry leading product discounts - up to 1400 per year - for yourself, including automatic Genius Level 3 status and Booking.com wallet credit
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) at Booking.com:
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion have been a core part of our company culture since day one. This ongoing journey starts with our very own employees, who represent over 140 nationalities and a wide range of ethnic and social backgrounds, genders and sexual orientations.
Take it from our Chief People Officer, Paulo Pisano: "At Booking.com, the diversity of our people doesn't just build an outstanding workplace, it also creates a better and more inclusive travel experience for everyone. Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. It's a place where you can make your mark and have a real impact in travel and tech."
We ensure that colleagues with disabilities are provided the adjustments and tools they need to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Application Process:
- Let's go places together: How we Hire
- If applicable: Detailed instructions on post-application requirements including any required application materials, deadlines, portfolios, coding challenges, or other assessments as defined by BU or department.
- This role does not come with relocation assistance.
Booking.com is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We strive to move well beyond traditional equal opportunity and work to create an environment that allows everyone to thrive.
Pre-Employment Screening
If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law. Depending on the vacancy and applicable law, a pre-employment screening may include employment history, education and other information (such as media information) that may be necessary for determining your qualifications and suitability for the position.