Senior Finance Analyst

Expedia Group brands power global travel for everyone, everywhere. We design cutting-edge tech to make travel smoother and more memorable, and we create groundbreaking solutions for our partners. Our diverse, vibrant, and welcoming community is essential in driving our success. Why Join Us? To shape the future of travel, people must come first. Guided by our Values and Leadership Agreements, we foster an open culture where everyone belongs, differences are celebrated and know that when one of us wins, we all win. We provide a full benefits package, including exciting travel perks, generous time-off, parental leave, a flexible work model (with some pretty cool offices), and career development resources, all to fuel our employees' passion for travel and ensure a rewarding career journey. We’re building a more open world. Join us. Introduction to the team Private Label Solutions (PLS) is the B2B arm of Expedia Group. We bring 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. This is an exciting opportunity to join the dynamic Commercial Finance team within PLS. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will serve as a key finance business partner to the AMER (North America & Latin America) Commercial Partnership team. You’ll work closely with the sales team to provide key insights and help unlock a range of commercial opportunities. The ideal candidate will be influential, with the ability to make impactful contributions across the business. In this role, you will: • Key finance stakeholder in contract preparation, review, and approval; actively participating in commercial negotiations • Analyze and assess current business performance, and identify levers to drive growth and profitability • 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 PLS 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 issues • 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 projects simultaneously, prioritizing effectively, and meeting deadlines • Exceptional listener and persuasive communicator • Self-starter who thrives in a large, global, fast-paced organization • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong presentation skills Expedia Group is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to support employees and their families, including medical/dental/vision, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program. To fuel each employee’s passion for travel, we offer a wellness & travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and an International Airlines Travel Agent (IATAN) membership. View our full list of benefits. #LI-ED2 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. Accommodation requests If you need assistance with any part of the application or recruiting process due to a disability, or other physical or mental health conditions, please reach out to our Recruiting Accommodations Team through the Accommodation Request. 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The official website to find and apply for job openings at Expedia Group is careers.expediagroup.com/jobs. 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, or veteran status. 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.