Junior Financial Analyst

About Us: At Booking.com, data drives our decisions. 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 encounter. The journeys you take. The sights you see. And the memories you make. Through our products, partners and people, we make it easier for everyone to experience the world. The Booking.com FP&A team is expanding and has exciting career opportunities opening up in several teams and across different levels. Below is a general description of job responsibilities of a Junior Financial Analyst at Booking.com: Role Description: This position offers the opportunity to support financial decision making within Booking.com. We are currently looking for an entrepreneurial Junior Financial Analyst to be part of the dynamic and fast-paced Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team. In this role you will report to a Senior Manager of the Accommodations Business Unit FP&A team. You will be working in our office in Amsterdam. You will be required to provide financial and analytical support to your commercial function stakeholders. You will have to bridge what the data tell you and how that could help decision-making on a wide array of topics. You will also be involved in supporting ad-hoc analyses whenever there is a need from the business. Key Job Responsibilities and Duties: Support with variance analysis and reporting of financial performance; Contribute to robust, scalable and insightful reporting of the Accommodations BU topline metrics; Proactively deliver intelligence based on data to support and advise the FP&A team and/or business partners whenever necessary; Provide analytical support and contribute to strategic decision making; Continuously seek ways to improve and optimize the existing reporting to fit with evolving requests from senior management and help translate business requirements into digital solutions; Perform ad-hoc analysis, scenarios and benchmarking as needed. Qualifications & Skills: Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance or other related field (preferred) with 1-3 years’ experience in a similar role; Financial modeling and analytical skills and a high attention to detail and ability to connect the dots and reconcile multiple data sources; Strong communication skills with a self-driven mentality, proactively seeking to find solutions to problems and providing the best analytics possible to key decision makers Advanced knowledge of Excel but also a strong affinity with modern reporting and analytics tools such as Microstrategy, Power BI, Tableau, or similar data visualization platforms. Familiarity with SQL for querying and a basic understanding of data modeling concepts is preferred; Sees the headlines or big picture whilst having attention for the details; Strong team-working skills with ability to work independently and also comfortable working in cross-functional teams and working in an unstructured environment; 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 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. The interview process contains a role play session in person to demonstrate customer success and communication skills needed for the corporate travel industry 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. 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