Business Controller (For independent contractors)

At Booking.com, our mission is to make it easier for everyone to experience the world. We do it through our products, partners and people. There's a whole planet of possibilities out there, and we bring it all together, in one place.

We offer a dynamic, motivating and sophisticated work environment. A culture that is open, innovative and performance orientated. Our scale and scope, commitment to people and high standards of integrity make Booking.com a great place to work.

If you would like to be part of a truly international company and finance team, if you think you can make a difference, have a closer look at this job opening.

Business Controller - Central Tech at Booking.com:

Move beyond compiling data and help tell the story behind the numbers. This position offers the opportunity to drive financial decision making within Booking.com.

In this role you will be part of a dynamic, international and fast-paced team, working in the scope of the Central Tech department. You will support the financial planning and control cycle activities for your area(s), whereby there is a clear emphasis on bridging innovative business strategies into solid financial plans. On the basis of detailed business analysis you proactively advise stakeholders on their departments’ financial performance, expenses, FTE growth and other relevant KPIs. Ad-hoc analyses and business cases are part of the scope whenever there is a need from the business.

You will be responsible for improving our team's workflows through process standardization, automation of financial reporting, and adopting digital reporting.

Due to the rapid and continuous growth of the organization, the tasks and duties of this role will evolve over time. You will be keen to develop and grow within the role and challenge yourself to take on additional projects and responsibilities as they present themselves.

This role requires a dynamic and proactive person with strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. This position is based in our headquarters in Amsterdam and will report to the Manager Enabling Functions and Workforce Management within FP&A.

B.Responsible

• Advise and support Senior Business Controllers with financial insights, influencing decisions via analysis.

  
  

• Lead on month-end close with controllers, accounting, and business teams for accurate results and commentary.

  
  

• Support team in financial planning cycles (budget, forecast, long-term plan), ensuring accuracy and alignment.

  
  

• Deliver financial analysis, highlight trends and risks, and recommend actions for leaders.

  
  

• Partner with stakeholders to define financial drivers and develop KPIs and metrics.

  
  

• Present reports and analyses tailored for senior audiences, facilitating alignment on priorities.

  
  

• Identify and drive process improvements and automation within planning/reporting, co-leading transformation projects in finance.

  
  

• Lead impactful projects involving multiple teams, ensuring collaboration and quality.

  
  

• Actively contribute to the Business Controller Craft community, sharing best practices, aligning on standardized processes and participating in regular meetings and retros to foster innovation and alignment across teams.

  
  

B.Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or other related field;

  
  

• Additional professional certification (CPA/RC/CIMA/CMA) or studying is a plus;

  
  

• 3+ years of relevant (business control) experience;

  
  

• Medium-to-advanced knowledge of Excel;

  
  

• Financial modeling and analytical skills;

  
  

• Ability to listen, work with and proactively advise business partners;

  
  

• Sees the headlines whilst having attention for the details;

  
  

• Integrate strategic oversight and dig into details with granular financial analysis to resolve intricate issues.

  
  

• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) in English;

  
  

• Is able to explain economics and Finance to non-Finance business partners in a simple, understandable manner

  
  

• 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;

  
  

• Organized, proactive and results oriented.

  
  

• Flexible mindset.

Inclusion, Diversity, Belonging, Wellbeing and Volunteering (IDBWV) have 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 crafts 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 will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustment to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment!!