Senior Business Controller

ers. This position offers the opportunity to drive decision making within Booking.com.

In this role you are the finance business partner for the Central Technology department within Booking.com. You take ownership for the financial planning and control and you can easily handle important stakeholders. Whereby there is a clear emphasis on bridging innovative business strategies into solid financial plans. On the basis of business analysis and through building business cases, you take pro-actively the lead in advising stakeholders on their departments' financial performance, expenses, FTE growth and other relevant business KPIs.

You will also work on enhancing ways of working within our team. Think about standardizing processes, automating financial reporting, or strengthening planning & control processes.

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.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Support Central Tech in decision making, setting directions and exploring new avenues on any strategic priority applicable at that time. You will do this by business partnering, mapping processes, and delivering economic and financial insights and take ownership of the Planning & Control cycle

• Drive both short and long-term business planning process to create solid financial plans;

• Identify what drives (financial) success for Accommodations business and develop measures for these drivers;

• Visualize your analysis and report your work in such a way that your business partners are able to easily understand it to make decisions;

• Present your findings to senior audiences, on an as-needed basis;

• 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.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or other related field and 5-8 years of relevant experience;

• Experience managing budgets in Technology department/function is desirable ;

• Financial modeling and analytical skills is required with advanced knowledge of Excel required, Google Sheets is a plus

• Experience working with demanding stakeholders whilst maintaining a commercial and inquisitive attitude;

• Ability to listen, work with and proactively advise business partners and also the ability to explain economics and Finance to non-Finance business partners in a simple, understandable manner;

• 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 and a 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.

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, color, 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.

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.