Senior Business Controller, Booking.com
Finance & Strategy
Leading travel accommodation and experiences marketplace
Job no longer available
Leading travel accommodation and experiences marketplace
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
1001+ employees
Company mission
To shape the future of travel through cutting edge technology, to make it easier for everyone to enjoy amazing experiences wherever they go.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate will possess strong financial acumen, strategic thinking abilities, combined with a proactive hands-on approach and a collaborative mindset
- 5+ years of relevant progressive experience within FP&A / Business Control
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or other related field
- Additional professional certification (CPA/RC/CIMA/CMA) or studying is a plus
- Advanced knowledge of Excel required, Google Sheets is a plus
- Financial modelling and analytical skills
- Ability to business partner with demanding stakeholders
- You are able to take ownership of tasks/processes
- 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
- Integrate strategic oversight and dig into details with granular financial analysis to resolve intricate issues
- 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 in an unstructured environment
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously and drive projects to completion
What the job involves
- We are currently looking for an entrepreneurial Sr Business Controller to be part of the dynamic and fast-paced Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team
- This role will support our Enabling Functions organization
- In this role you will report to the Manager Enabling Functions and Workforce Management within FP&A and be based out of our global HQ campus in Amsterdam
- Move beyond compiling data and help tell the story behind the numbers
- This position offers the opportunity to drive decision making within Booking.com
- As the Finance and Strategy Senior Business Controller, you will play a pivotal role in driving business performance through strong business partnering, insightful analysis, effective financial planning, and strategic decision support
- You will lead the financial planning and control cycles, whereby there is a clear emphasis on bridging innovative business strategies into solid financial plans
- On the basis of insightful business analysis and building business cases, you proactively take the lead in advising stakeholders on their departments’ financial performance, expenses, FTE growth and other relevant business KPIs
- You will be responsible for improving our team's workflows through process standardization, automation of financial reporting, and transformation projects aimed at enhancing planning and control processes and adopting digital reporting
- Lastly, you will also work on cost optimization projects
- This will require close cooperation with FP&A peers, the Business, and relevant teams outside of FP&A
- 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
- Advise and influence senior stakeholders—including those at Senior Director/business unit level—by regularly providing strategic input and shaping complex business decisions
- Lead the development and execution of financial planning processes, including annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term strategic plans
- Conduct comprehensive financial analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks, providing actionable insights to senior management for decision-making
- Collaborate with the business to identify what drives (financial) success for Finance and Strategy and develop key performance indicators and metrics for these drivers
- Clearly present analyses and reports to business partners for informed decisions. Tailor communications for senior audiences (Directors, VPs) and lead negotiations on competing business interests
- Initiate and oversee cross-functional process or tooling improvements, drive process automation, and own transformation projects with broad organizational impact
- Lead deliverables with medium-to-high business impact and complexity, influencing business outcomes across multiple teams, tracks, and the broader Business Unit
- Work with a high level of autonomy, taking responsibility for deliverables with minimal guidance, and routinely review and approve the work of colleagues
- Own large, cross-functional projects and initiatives that drive operational and tactical advancement of the organization’s business objectives
- Work with other business controllers, accounting and business teams on month-end close to accurately report business results and provide insightful explanatory commentary
- Actively contribute to the Business Controller Craft community, sharing best practices, aligning on standardized processes and participating in regular meetings and retros to foster innovation and alignment across teams
Our take
Booking.com has established itself as a leading digital travel company. The company reaps the benefits of its status in the market and is currently in a stronger position than its up-and-coming competitors such as Expedia, Trivago and Trip.com. Airbnb represents the sharing economy and acts as a disruptive force in this market but still has ways to go to compete with Booking.com.
In recent years, there has been considerable growth in the number of travellers wishing to travel more sustainably. And Booking.com is well positioned to attract these consumers, having introduced a Travel Sustainable badge on their platform which over 100,000 properties have achieved for their sustainability efforts.
The company was originally founded with a core focus on hotels, and the platform now offers more than 31M accommodation listings. It has also expanded into different services, including flights, car rentals, and attractions.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company benefits
- Health insurance
- Free access to Headspace for you and your loved ones
- Global Employee Assistance Program
- Meditation and Breastfeeding rooms at the office
- Booking Cares - 2 days per year to volunteer and learn
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Pension plan
- Annual paid time off
- Parental leave - 22 weeks
- Grandparent leave - 10 days
- Care leave - 10 days
- Bereavement leave - up to 4 weeks
- Anniversary leave
- Working from Home Furniture and Ergonomic Support
- Working from Abroad - up to 20 days per year
- Discounts & Wallet credits to spend on our products
- Upgrade to Booking.com Genius Level 3
- Friends & Family Booking.com discount vouchers
- Free access to online learning platforms
- Development and mentorship programs to support career growth
- Access to trainings and workshops
- Team development opportunities
- Local discount programs
- Game rooms in offices
- On-site meals, coffee and snacks including vegan options
Company HQ
Nieuwmarkt en Lastage, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Leadership
Glenn Fogel
(CEO)Previously Vice President at Morgan Stanley. They joined Booking Holdings in 2000 and have held several high profile and executive positions since. They are currently the President and CEO
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