Junior Business Controller

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. We are looking for an entrepreneurial and analytical Junior Business Controller (Junior Financial Analyst) to join our dynamic, fast-paced Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team. In this role, you will report directly to a Senior Manager within the Central Technology team and collaborate closely with stakeholders across FP&A and the broader business. You will play a key role in forecasting, analyzing, and reporting on departmental performance, as well as delivering ad-hoc financial insights to support business decision-making. Because our organization is growing rapidly, this role will continuously evolve. We are looking for someone eager to develop professionally, take ownership, and step up to new projects and challenges as they arise. Key Responsibilities:Planning & Forecasting: Assist with business planning, financial forecasting, and variance analysis versus budgets and forecasts. Reporting & Month-End Close: Partner with accounting and business teams during the month-end close to ensure accurate reporting, complete with meaningful explanatory comments and performance insights. Business Partnering & Insights: Proactively analyze data to deliver actionable business intelligence, advising stakeholders and helping them understand key market and operational trends. Process Improvement: Support senior business controllers by identifying ways to scale, streamline, and improve existing reporting and processes to meet evolving management needs. Ad-Hoc & Project Support: Perform scenario modeling, benchmarking, and ad-hoc analysis. Actively contribute to cost control, process improvement, and expansion initiatives across the business. Contribute to and provide support to various improvement projects and initiatives. Role Qualifications and Requirements: Bachelor’ degree in Business, Finance, or other related field; 1-3 years’ experience in a similar role; Medium to advanced knowledge of Excel; Excellent communication skills; Financial modeling and analytical skills; Some experience with business partnering is a plus; A critical mindset and a strong desire to aid in data-driven decision making; The motivation to aid in problem solving and providing the best analytics possible to the key decision makers A strong team player who also has the ability to work independently; Comfortable working in cross-functional teams and working in an unstructured environment; 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 Inclusion at Booking.com: Inclusion has 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: Let’s go places together: How we Hire 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. 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