Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

Priceline • Norwalk, CT

1d • $85,000 - $115,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis From accounting and financial planning to risk/fraud analysis and payments, our Finance team ensures not only our company’s financial security, but also that our customers can buy from us with confidence. Why this job’s a big deal Priceline – a part of Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG) is looking for an Analyst of FP&A to join its Finance team. Our FP&A team sits at the center of the organization and is actively involved with all major strategic decisions. The individual will be an integral member of a team responsible for budgeting, forecasting and managing Priceline’s full P&L and serving as analytical and strategic business partner throughout the organization. In this role you will get to: Build and maintain robust driver-based forecasting models in partnership with cross-functional business leaders Build company and industry knowledge and develop a strong understanding of relevant financial metrics Support the measurement of relevant key performance indicators and communicate findings to senior stakeholders Perform insightful variance analysis versus budget, forecast and prior year Work across the team to build reporting infrastructure and help develop new FP&A processes and analyses that add value for all stakeholders Partner to multiple teams within Priceline (examples include the product teams – hotel, rental car, flight, and package – as well as marketing, customer care, technology, and others) Lead strategic analyses for business partners Who we are: WE ARE PRICELINE. Our success as one of the biggest players in online travel is all thanks to our incredible, dedicated team of talented employees. Priceliners are focused on being the best travel deal makers in the world, motivated by our passion to help everyone experience the moments that matter most in their lives. Whether it’s a dream vacation, your cousin’s graduation, or your best friend’s wedding - we make travel affordable and accessible to our customers. Our culture is unique and inspiring (that’s what our employees tell us). We’re a grown-up, startup. We deliver the excitement of a new venture, without the struggles and chaos that can come with a business that hasn’t stabilized. We’re on the cutting edge of innovative technologies. We keep the customer at the center of all that we do. Our ability to meet their needs relies on the strength of a workforce as diverse as the customers we serve. We bring together employees from all walks of life and we are proud to provide the kind of inclusive environment that stimulates innovation, creativity and collaboration. Priceline is part of the Booking Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: BKNG) family of companies, a highly profitable global online travel company with a market capitalization of over $80 billion. Our sister companies include Booking.com, BookingGo, Agoda, Kayak and OpenTable. If you want to be part of something truly special, check us out! Flexible work at Priceline Priceline is following a hybrid working model, which includes two days onsite as determined by you and your manager (ideally selecting among Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday). On the remaining days, you can choose to be remote or in the office. Inclusion is a Big Deal ! To be the best travel dealmakers in the world, we believe our team should reflect the broad range of customers and communities we serve. We are committed to cultivating a culture where all employees have the freedom to bring their individual perspectives, life experiences, and passion to work. Priceline is a proud equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate the unique lenses through which our employees see the world. We’d love for you to join us and help shape what makes our team extraordinary. Applying for this position We're excited that you are interested in a career with us. For all current employees, please use the internal portal to find jobs and apply. External candidates are required to have an account before applying. When you click Apply, returning candidates can log in, or new candidates can quickly create an account to save/view applications. WE ARE PRICELINE. Our success as one of the biggest players in online travel is all thanks to our incredible, dedicated team of talented employees. Priceliners are focused on being the best travel deal makers in the world, fueled by our passion to help everyone experience the moments that matter most in their lives. Whether it’s a dream vacation, your cousin’s graduation, or your best friend’s wedding – we make travel affordable and accessible to our customers. Our culture is unique and inspiring (that’s what our employees tell us). We’re a grown-up, startup. We deliver the excitement of a new venture, without the struggles and chaos that can come with a business that hasn’t stabilized. We’re on the cutting edge of innovative technologies. We keep the customer at the center of all that we do. Our ability to meet their needs relies on the strength of a workforce as diverse as the customers we serve. We bring together employees from all walks of life and we are proud to provide the kind of inclusive environment that stimulates innovation, creativity and collaboration. If you want to be part of something truly special, check us out! Priceline is part of the Booking Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: BKNG) family of companies. Our sister companies include Booking, BookingGo, Agoda, Kayak and OpenTable.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or other quantitative discipline
• Minimum 2-3 years of related highly-analytical professional experience; FP&A experience preferred
• Advanced Excel modeling experience required
• Ability and interest to quickly learn and utilize tools such as Hyperion/HFM, Anaplan, Essbase, Tableau and SQL
• Proven track record of critical thinking, performing comprehensive analysis, synthesizing dataand presenting insights in a clear and concise way
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and meet deadlines within a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, coordinate the efforts of others and work well with people at a wide range of levels
• Demonstrated history of living the values important to Priceline: Customer, Innovation, Team, Accountability and Trust, Unquestionable integrity and Ethics

Nice To Haves

• Investment banking or management consulting background is a plus

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain robust driver-based forecasting models in partnership with cross-functional business leaders
• Build company and industry knowledge and develop a strong understanding of relevant financial metrics
• Support the measurement of relevant key performance indicators and communicate findings to senior stakeholders
• Perform insightful variance analysis versus budget, forecast and prior year
• Work across the team to build reporting infrastructure and help develop new FP&A processes and analyses that add value for all stakeholders
• Partner to multiple teams within Priceline (examples include the product teams – hotel, rental car, flight, and package – as well as marketing, customer care, technology, and others)
• Lead strategic analyses for business partners

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees