Senior Commercial Analyst – Decision Support

Travelport; Slough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the travel industry is seeking a Senior Commercial Analyst to support EMEA & Americas Agency Commercial Organizations. This role involves providing finance support for commercial deals, influencing decisions to drive revenues, and ensuring compliance with financial processes. Ideal candidates are studying accounting and possess strong business acumen and decision-making skills. Join a dynamic team that values creativity and ownership.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Studying to be an Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent).
• Practical experience in an accounting environment.

Responsibilities

• Providing finance support for Key Account managers on Agency commercial deals.
• Signing off on commercial deals ensuring compliance with Travelport processes.
• Driving efficiencies in the deal approval process.

Skills

Decision-Making

Communication

Business Acumen

Education

CIMA

ACCA

Job description

Senior Commercial Analyst – Decision Support

This role supports the EMEA & Americas Agency Commercial Organizations by providing essential finance support for commercial deals, leading the investment appraisal process across the region. The role influences commercial decisions to drive revenues and profits, provides variance analysis, highlights growth opportunities, and formulates risk mitigation plans. It also involves coordinating alignment between Agency and Travel Partners to ensure an aligned go-to-market strategy.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing finance support for Key Account managers with high-quality financial analysis on Agency commercial deals
• Signing off on commercial deals with appropriate DOA approvals, ensuring compliance with Travelport processes
• Supporting modelling and understanding of new pricing and model change initiatives
• Being the 'One' finance voice across commercial teams in analyzing and supporting deals
• Ensuring financial models and deals accurately reflect Travelport's financial position
• Driving efficiencies in the deal approval process
• Providing training on deal construction to commercial teams
• Supporting the implementation of new deal processes and pricing strategies
• Collaborating with FP&A teams to ensure deal pipeline visibility and accurate reflection in budgets and forecasts

Who we are looking for:

• Studying to be an Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent)
• Strong business acumen and decision-making skills
• Self-starter with initiative and effective communication skills
• Practical experience in an accounting environment
• Good interpersonal skills adaptable to different management levels

We value potential over experience and look for candidates who:

• Deliver high-quality work consistently
• Use creativity and innovative thinking
• Take responsibility and ownership of their work
• Are courageous and ambitious to challenge the status quo

Benefits include: Competitive salary, annual bonus, private medical insurance, holiday allowance.

Interested? We encourage you to apply! Note: You may be asked to complete a self-recorded video interview to showcase your skills and experience. Please check your junk folder for our invitation.

We are an equal opportunities employer, providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Please contact us if needed.