Senior Commercial Finance Analyst

Expedia Group•Chicago, IL

3d•$76,500 - $132,000

About The Position

Expedia Group is a global travel company that connects travelers, partners, and advertisers through its consumer brands, B2B network, and travel advertising business. The Commercial Finance team within B2B is seeking a Senior Commercial Finance Analyst to serve as a key finance business partner to the AMER (North America & Latin America) Commercial team. This role involves working closely with the sales team to provide key insights and help unlock commercial opportunities. The ideal candidate will be comfortable providing financial analysis and influencing decision-making across the business.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or any related fields; 3+ years of related professional experience
Supported a sales organization and/or commercial finance experience
Highly analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to go beyond traditional finance functions to drive insight and strategy across a broad range of business topics
Strong ability to analyze data, solve business problems, and deliver actionable insights
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to interpret and present data in a visually compelling format to both finance and non-finance audiences
Proven ability to cultivate highly collaborative relationships with key stakeholders and cross-functional teams
Skilled at managing multiple deliverables simultaneously, prioritizing effectively, and meeting deadlines
Comfortable navigating an ambiguous business environment.
Exceptional listener and persuasive communicator
Self-starter who thrives in a large, global, fast-paced organization.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel & comfortability leveraging AI tools to drive workflow efficiency & automation in business processes

Responsibilities

Be a key finance stakeholder in contract negotiation, review, and approval; actively influencing commercial discussions
Analyze and assess current business performance, and identify levers to drive growth and profitability
Be a key finance business partner to the Sales Directors in preparing and executing strategies for the region
Perform ad hoc analyses to support regional commercial projects and initiatives, including deep dives into specific topics to support business growth
Finance lead in the preparation of the annual plan and quarterly forecasts, including risk and opportunity analysis
Ensure the delivery of regional financial management information and high-level commentary for executive distribution, including presenting results during regional quarterly business review (QBR) sessions
Support, develop, and implement improved processes and controls to enable sustainable, profitable scaling of the B2B business