Senior Commercial Finance Analyst

ACCA Careers; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Wellness program

Travel discounts

Job summary

Expedia Group is seeking a finance senior analyst/partner to influence contract negotiations, analyze regional performance, and shape the annual plan and quarterly forecasts for the Seattle region. You will collaborate with Sales Directors and cross-functional teams to drive profitable growth and deliver high-level financial commentary.

Responsibilities include ad hoc analyses, process improvements, and implementing controls to scale the B2B business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related fields; 3+ years of experience
• Supported a sales organization and/or commercial finance experience
• Highly analytical and detail-oriented with ability to drive insight across topics
• Strong data analysis skills and ability to present actionable insights
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to present data to finance and non-finance audiences
• Proven ability to collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables, prioritize, and meet deadlines
• Comfortable navigating an ambiguous business environment
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort with AI tools to drive workflow efficiency

Responsibilities

• Be a key finance stakeholder in contract negotiation, review, and approval; influence commercial discussions
• Analyze and assess current business performance; identify levers for growth and profitability
• Be a finance business partner to Sales Directors in preparing/executing regional strategies
• Perform ad hoc analyses to support regional commercial projects and initiatives
• Lead annual planning and quarterly forecasts, including risk/opportunity analysis
• Deliver regional financial management info and executive commentary; present results in QBRs
• Support and implement improved processes/controls for scalable B2B growth

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ambiguity navigation

AI tools proficiency

Sales finance experience

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance/Accounting

3+ years of related professional experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

AI tools

Job description

At Expedia Group, we help travelers explore the world, one journey at a time. As a global travel company powered by passionate people, trusted partnerships, and leading technology, we connect travelers, partners, and advertisers through our consumer brands, B2B network, and travel advertising business. Here, you'll do meaningful work that helps millions of people discover, book, and experience travel with more ease, confidence, and joy. Our five Behaviors-Traveler First, Think Big, Operate with Excellence, Ownership Mindset, and Succeed Together-help foster a supportive environment where people can grow their careers and have the flexibility, benefits, and support to do their best work. Join us and build for travelers everywhere.

Introduction to the team

Expedia B2B brings Expedia Group’s innovative technology, travel supply, and support services to partners across the world. These businesses include global financial institutions, corporate managed travel, offline travel agents, global travel suppliers (like major airlines) and many more.

In This Role, You Will

• 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

Experience And Qualifications

• 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

The total cash range for this position in Seattle is $82,500.00 to $115,500.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $132,000.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role. The total cash range for this position in Chicago is $76,500.00 to $107,000.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $122,500.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role.

Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, available budget, and an individual's knowledge, skills, and experience. Pay ranges may be modified in the future.

Benefits And Perks

Expedia Group offers benefits and perks designed to support employees and their families, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, an Employee Assistance Program, wellness and travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and International Airlines Travel Agent Network (IATAN) membership. Learn more about life at Expedia Group at https://careers.expediagroup.com/life.

Accommodation requests

Expedia Group is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience. If you need an accommodation or adjustment due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please submit a request at https://expedia.service-now.com/askeg?id=job_accommodation.

About Expedia Group

Expedia Group includes three flagship consumer brands - Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo - along with a leading B2B travel business and travel advertising offerings. Across our brands and business, we help travelers explore the world with confidence and ease.

Important notice

Employment opportunities and job offers at Expedia Group will always come from Expedia Group's Talent Acquisition and hiring teams. Never share sensitive personal information unless you are confident of the recipient. Expedia Group does not extend job offers via email or messaging tools to individuals with whom we have not made prior contact. Our email domain is @expediagroup.com. The official place to find and apply for roles is https://careers.expediagroup.com/jobs/.

Equal Opportunity

Expedia is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. 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, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 to confirm work authorization.