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Location

Manchester | United Kingdom

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Job description

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Company Name: Booking

Job Description

Finance Analyst (FP&A)

Manchester 

About the company 

Booking.com Transport Ltd is part of the Trips Business Unit at Booking.com. 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 make. The journeys you take. The sights you see. And the food you sample. Through our products, partners, and people, we make it easier for everyone to experience the world. 

The Trips business unit will bridge the Booking.com of today with the Booking.com of tomorrow, leading the evolution from a single-product company to a multi-product offering company with an unprecedented, personalised travel experience at the heart of its success. 

 

About the role

In this role you are part of a dynamic and fast-paced team reporting to the Corporate FP&A Manager of the Trips Business Unit of Booking.com.

The Trips Corporate FP&A team are responsible for the overall financial planning & analysis for “Everything but the stay’ at Booking.com: Car Rental, Taxis, Public Transport, Attractions, Flights and Insurance verticals.

You will play an important part in coordinating and consolidating the financial performance of the separate verticals to provide senior management with a deep understanding of variances in actual performance versus plan, as well as forward looking financial plans and forecasts for the Trips Business Unit. 

As a successful team member, you will have a good understanding of financial principles and financial systems. You are looking to apply your skill set to make an impact and become a strong collaborator across the different FP&A teams in the wider organisation and beyond. You are detail-orientated and naturally analytical, excelling at showcasing logical thinking when compiling, analysing, and presenting financial data and analysis. You are able to prioritise your workload and you can effectively balance and navigate time-sensitive and clashing requests or priorities.

Due to the rapidly evolving travel market and recent industry disruptions, as well as the past history of rapid growth of our business in the last 2 decades, 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

Your responsibilities

• Consolidation of financial plans for each of the Trip verticals including production of the P&L on a rolling 3 year basis;
• Ownership of the monthly production of the P&L - Actual vs Plan Reporting, through effective collaboration with Group FP&A & Accounting on completion of the monthly financial close;
• Lead production of the monthly management accounts pack; using the ability to effectively summarise and pin-point the relevant data-points that will update management and support decision making;
• Recurring report production and variance analysis, as well as continuously seeking ways to improve existing reporting to fit with evolving requests from senior management;
• Effectively manage the intercompany balances and communications between Trips FP&A and Group FP&A
• Support on ad-hoc commercially focused projects, providing relevant insights, reporting and financial impact information

Your skills and experience

• 3+ years’ experience in a Corporate and/or Reporting or similar role;
• Strong working knowledge of the P&L and general accounting;
• Prior experience in a large organisation/group with intercompany financial movements
• CIMA / ACCA / ACA or equivalent qualification
• Good knowledge of Excel and/or Google suite;
• Analytical mindset and a strong desire to aid data-driven decision making;
• Excellent business partnering and communication skills;
• Strong commercial acumen;
• Sees the headlines with attention on the details;
• Strong team-working skills with ability to work independently;
• Confident presenting findings in an effective, structured and actionable way to a wide set of audiences with varying levels of understanding
• Comfortable working in cross-functional teams and working in an unstructured environment;
• Knowledge of financial systems e.g. Anaplan, SAP and One Stream is a plus

 

Benefits & Perks: Global Impact, Personal Relevance:

Booking.com’s total rewards philosophy is not only about compensation but also about benefits. Our rewards are aimed at making 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:

• A great, brand new office to in the heart of Manchester
• Free breakfast and lunch 
• 25 days’ paid holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 28 days after 3 years of service)
• Health & well-being benefits such as mental health support, access to health insurance, etc.
• Employer contribution pension 
• Industry-leading parental leave and adoption leave 
• Great discounts on accommodation, car rentals and other group benefits 
• From day one of your employment with us, we offer 22 weeks’ fully paid leave for all new parents, regardless of gender or the way you become a parent
• Carer’s leave. 10 days’ fully paid leave per year for colleagues who are caring for ill family members.
• Hybrid Working (UK): We believe in office attendance at least 40% of your time whilst empowering you with the flexibility to plan where to do your best work.

 

#ThinkInclusion: Wellbeing & Inclusion at Booking.com:

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 create a unique 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 will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to discuss any requirements. 

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, colour, 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.

 

Career Development Opportunities

At Booking.com, we’re constantly growing and we want to provide resources to help grow your career. 

• Free access to online learning platforms
• Development and mentorship programs to support career growth
• Access to trainings and workshops
• Team development opportunities

 

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.

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