FP&A Corporate Senior Analyst - Analysis, Cadence & Projects
In this role you are part of a dynamic and fast-paced team and will report to the Director of Corporate FP&A of Booking.com, being part of a high performing team of highly motivated and successful professionals that work very closely with their respective stakeholders and business partners.
We are looking for a resourceful and analytical colleague to own and drive the forecasting and budgeting cycles, maintain a coherent FP&A calendar, and oversee key projects that drive corporate fp&a initiatives. Reporting to the FP&A Director, This role also includes producing financial reports, improving financial processes, and ensuring the quality of P&L data. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders.
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Key Responsibilities
Planning and MEC Process:
- Manage Forecast/Budget Cycle Process: Oversee the entire forecasting and budgeting cycles, ensuring all timelines and deliverables are met.
- Define Timelines: Establish and communicate timelines for each cycle and month-end close (MEC) processes.
- Maintain Corporate FP&A Calendar: Ensure the FP&A calendar is up-to-date and accurately reflects all key financial planning activities in a coherent way
- Deliver MEC CFO Deck: Coordinate, prepare and deliver monthly MEC presentations for the CFO, summarizing financial performance and key insights.
- Deliver key monthly/quarterly/annually reporting: Produce and present financial reports for strategic business reviews (SB), audits, and quarterly business reviews (QBR).
- Process Improvement: Lead initiatives to improve financial processes, focusing on intercompany processes (ICO), financial loads, budgeting, planning, and forecasting reporting and tooling (BP&F).
- Set Up Retrospectives: Organize retrospectives to review process efficiency and monitor progress on improvement initiatives.
- Forecasting:
- Risks and Upsides: Identify and analyze financial risks and opportunities, providing actionable recommendations to mitigate risks and capitalize on upsides.
- Production and Consolidation of Offline Forecasts: Manage the production and consolidation of offline forecasts to ensure they align with overall corporate financial goals.
- Project Management:
- Manage Corporate-Led Projects: Lead and manage key corporate projects such as profit center launches, allocation models (regional, vertical, revenue contribution), and intercompany projects.
- Liaise with BHI FP&A: Collaborate with BHI FP&A on P&L alignments, brand projects, and other strategic initiatives.
- P&L Quality:
- Ensure Data Quality: Ensure the accuracy and integrity of data in the P&L, implementing checks and balances to maintain high-quality financial reporting.
Skills & Experience
- Proven experience (typically 7+ years) in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, or related roles, preferably within a publicly traded company or large complex organization.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
- Strong understanding of financial principles, accounting standards, and financial modeling techniques.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel / Google sheets and financial planning software; experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) is a plus.
- Detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to accuracy, integrity, and compliance in financial reporting and analysis.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to understand, work with and proactively advise and influence senior business partners;
- Sees the headlines or big picture whilst having attention for the details;
- Strong team-working skills with ability to work independently;
- Comfortable working in cross-functional teams
- Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.
- Self-driven mentality, proactive and results-oriented.
- Demonstrated leadership and team management abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Booking.com's Total Rewards Philosophy is not only about compensation but also about benefits. Our Total Rewards are striven to make it easier for you to experience all that life has to offer-all the messy, beautiful, and joyful bits-on your terms. So you can focus on what really matters. We offer competitive compensation as well as thoughtful, valuable, and even fun benefits which include:
- Health, life, and disability insurance*
- 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 for yourself, friends, and family, including automatic Genius Level 3 status and Booking.com wallet credit
- Free access to online learning platforms, development and mentorship programs, and a complimentary Headspace membership
- On-site meals, coffee, and snacks, including healthy and vegan options, daily
Inclusion, Diversity, Belonging, Wellbeing and Volunteering (IDBWV) 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 crafts 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 will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustment to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment!!
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.