VP, Commercial Finance and FP& · Bengaluru

About Agoda

At Agoda, we bridge the world through travel. Our story began in 2005, when two lifelong friends and entrepreneurs, driven by their passion for travel, launched Agoda to make it easier for everyone to explore the world.  

 

Today, we are part of Booking Holdings [NASDAQ: BKNG], with a diverse team of over 7,000 people from 90 countries, working together in offices around the globe. Every day, we connect people to destinations and experiences, with our great deals across our millions of hotels and holiday properties, flights, and experiences worldwide.

 

No two days are the same at Agoda. Data and technology are at the heart of our culture, fueling our curiosity and innovation. If you’re ready to begin your best journey and help build travel for the world, join us.

Get to Know our Team:   

Agoda has taken many great strides in recent years, expanding our reach around the globe as well as our list of travel products. A critical driver to this success has been the team of Agoda Finance. We keep a steady hand on maintaining day-to-day financial operations while also keeping an eye out for future opportunities. Not only do we have the unique role of balancing risk management with continued innovation and growth, we also serve as a means of empowerment for both our team members and those within the company. Having experimentation and data analysis deeply ingrained in our culture, we provide the strategic insights Agoda’s business leaders need to push into new territories in sustainable and scalable ways. We also prioritize career development in Agoda Finance. Every function within the team has a well-defined career track with clear goals and development targets each step of the way.   

The Opportunity:

As a Vice President of Commercial Finance and FP&A, you'll lead the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and Commercial Finance teams for Agoda.  The Strategic Finance team sits at the center of the organization, maintaining a steady pulse on the performance of the business and partnering with senior leaders across the company to provide analytical support for critical business decisions. As a direct report of the Agoda CFO, this individual will be an integral member of a team responsible for budgeting, forecasting and managing Agoda’s full P&L along with serving as a strategic financial business partner throughout the organization.

In this leadership role, you will: 

• Lead the development of financial strategies to enable growth, operational efficiency, and profitability;
• Collaborate with teams across business verticals to understand their economics and partner to drive long-term profitable growth;
• Serve as a key partner to the CFO, COO, and CEO across a wide range of finance responsibilities;
• Lead annual budgeting, long-range planning, and quarterly forecasting activities across the division;
• Lead the monthly financial review process and board content creation process, integrating financial results with business performance storytelling;
• Partner with cross-functional leaders on business case development and scenario modeling;
• Manage recurring and ad hoc requests from our leadership team and our corporate parent, Booking Holdings;
• Develop KPIs and dashboards that monitor enterprise financial and operational performance;
• Synthesize and communicate key financial and business insights at an executive level;
• Manage internal and external stakeholders including auditors, regulators, and risk/compliance authorities to ensure financial and operational adherence as required;
• Lead a high-performing and engaged team with the highest ethical standards.

What you’ll Need to Succeed:  

• Minimum 12 years of related professional experience, FP&A experience required;
• Corporate Finance experience within an e-commerce or tech sector is a plus;
• Minimum 8 years in a management position;
• Bachelor’s degree from a competitive program. MBA is a plus;
• Exceptional analytical skills and natural curiosity regarding financial metrics and key business drivers;
• Sharp communication skills and executive presence;
• Strong financial modeling skills, and experience with Excel;
• Experienced in creating 'C-level' presentations;
• Excellent interpersonal, oral/written communication skills;
• Experience with Fantastic or other planning tools is a plus;
• Experience with tools such as OneStream, Hyperion/HFM, Essbase and Tableau are a plus;
• Team player with a “no task is too small” attitude;
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and meet deadlines within a fast-paced environment;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, coordinate the efforts of others and work well with people at a wide range of levels;
• The Right Results, the Right Way is not just a motto at Booking Holdings; it’s a way of life. Unquestionable integrity and ethics is essential. 

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Equal Opportunity Employer 

At Agoda, we pride ourselves on being a company represented by people of all different backgrounds and orientations. We prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. Employment at Agoda is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of sex, age, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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