Senior Analyst - Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis

Role Description

At Booking.com, data drives decisions, technology is at the core, and innovation is everywhere.

Intro

In this role you are part of a dynamic and fast-paced team and will report to the Sr Manager 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. 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.

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: Along with the rest of the team, coordinate, prepare and deliver monthly MEC presentations for the CFO, summarizing financial performance and key insights.
• Deliver key monthly/quarterly/annual reporting: Produce and present financial reports for strategic business reviews (SB), audits, and quarterly business reviews (QBR).
• Process improvement: Participate in 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.
• Forecasting accuracy.

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting techniques.
• Advanced knowledge of financial planning software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Hyperion).
• 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.

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 as 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.

This role does not come with relocation assistance.

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.