Financial Analyst - Flights
FP&A
Amsterdam
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.
Move beyond compiling data and help tell the story behind the numbers. This position offers the opportunity to drive financial decision making within Booking.com.
We are currently looking for an entrepreneurial Financial Analyst to be part of the dynamic and fast-paced Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team. In this role you will report directly to a Senior Manager of the Trips Business Unit FP&A team, consisting of several verticals, one of which is Flights. You will be working in our office in Amsterdam.
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You will work closely with various stakeholders responsible for commercial aspects of the flights business. You will work independently using your experience in data collection, preparation, analysis and visualization to produce reports, define KPIs and provide insights into risks & opportunities. You will be responsible for forecasting and analyzing the performance of the flights vertical of Booking.com. This includes revenues, fixed and variable expenses and various non-financial KPIs. You will also be responsible for leading the trading meetings from the FP&A side, and have full ownership of the month end close cycle for the flights vertical (incluidng liaising with accounting to ensure correct and accurate monthly results, as well as production of regular monthly business reporting documents).
Due to the rapid and continuous growth of the organization, the tasks and duties of this role will evolve over time. You will be keen to develop and grow within the role and challenge yourself to take on additional projects and responsibilities as they present themselves.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the flights vertical in decision making, setting directions and exploring new avenues through financial analysis and insight
- Lead analysis of flights unit sales, revenue and other commercial data to develop performance insights and inform the forecasting process.
- In collaboration with other teams, forecast flight sales, revenue, fixed and variable costs on a regular basis.
- Visualize your analysis and report your work in such a way that your business partners are able to easily understand it to make decisions.
- Work with accounting and business teams on month-end close to accurately report results including explanatory comments;
- Contribute to robust, scalable and insightful reporting of key metrics;
- Continuously seek ways to improve existing processes and reporting to fit with evolving requests from senior management;
- Perform ad-hoc analysis, scenarios and benchmarking as needed and contribute to new business/expansion/cost control projects and process improvement as and when business requires.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or other related field;
- 3-5 years of relevant experience;
- Advanced knowledge of Excel;
- Excellent communication skills;
- Financial modeling and analytical skills;
- Ability to use SQL is a must, pre-existing knowledge or desire to get familiar with Python and/or Spark is a plus;
- Commercial and inquisitive attitude;
- Ability to listen, work with and proactively advise business partners;
- Sees the headlines whilst having attention for the details;
- Is able to explain economics and Finance to non-Finance business partners in a simple, understandable manner;
- Ability to be a reliable, hands-on deliverer of quality results;
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) in English;
- Strong team player while being able to work independently;
- Comfortable working in cross-functional teams and working in an unstructured environment;
- Self-starter, independent, autonomous and able to prioritize projects;
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously and drive projects to completion.
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:
This section should provide:
- 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.
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