Senior Vice President - Finance, E4B

SVP Finance

In this critical leadership role, you will lead Expedia for Business Finance team, you will be a strategic partner to our Expedia for Business leadership team and accountable for Expedia for Business decisions across the B2B organization which accounts for all of Expedia Group’s supply partnerships and 20%+ of Expedia Group’s revenue and profit through its distribution partnerships and media sales. You will also be responsible for weekly outlook, quarterly forecast, and annual planning processes, for delivering high quality financial reporting for Expedia for Business and strategic insight across the business.

As a well-rounded finance leader, you will be experienced in delivering sustainable financial growth by being a commercially astute business partner engaging and influencing at all levels and executing on key results. Success will stem from curiosity and a passion and hunger to improve Expedia Group’s financial understanding, commercial position, forecasts/outlooks, systems and performance by deeply understanding the Group’s processes, competitive position and strategy and how Finance can achieve this target. You will be motivated by continuous improvement and a transformative approach and will have a passion for solving complex and strategically important business problems in an agile environment, displaying dedication, as well as an ambition for innovative thinking to ensure that Expedia Group continues to win in its markets.

The position requires a strategic and synchronized perspective, extraordinary stakeholder management, and tried and tested change and leadership skills coupled with intellectual curiosity to identify new ideas and challenge the status quo

What you’ll do:

• Support Expedia for Business supply and demand partnerships through strategic and operational financial analysis, commercial insights and scenario modeling
• Support the commercial teams to optimize value for EG and partners with new deals and strat negotiations and develop the economic frameworks for deal terms approvals
• Provide business advisory and thought partnership to Expedia for Business President and leadership team
• Deliver division planning, performance insight & reporting, KPIs and target setting to ensure on track performance and enable timely course correction
• Drive optimal division budgeting and forecasting ensuring appropriate portfolio mix, short vs long term growth strategies & alignment to commercial strategy
• Own division capital optimization and investment prioritization
• Own credit program, credit risk management and working capital optimization and demand partner operations
• Manage division risk and controls

Shared accountabilities

• Build and Maintain a High Performing Organization:
• Lead an experienced team, providing strategic leadership and coaching, and ultimately developing exceptional talent for Expedia Group.  Lead on commercial finance excellence for Expedia Group
• Create a vibrant, energized and enthusiastic environment for the function by creating a compelling unifying vision that steers, motivates and develops the team
• Embed a culture where training, coaching and delivering proactive feedback lead to positive impact and results; creating a work environment where people can realize their full potential; thus, allowing the organization to meet current and future business challenges
• Create an environment where you will actively support the realization of our strategic imperative of being the Place where Exceptional People Who Share our Passion for Tech and Travel Want to do their Best Work.

Who you are:

Functional Expertise

• Senior leadership in a variety of analytical and strategic, high-visibility finance roles.
• Proven track record in driving excellence in financial planning and insight whilst being experienced in delivering robust financial plans which empowers high performing businesses to grow value.
• Proven track record of success in commercial negotiations and in growing partnerships
• Experience in allocating capital, managing and optimising working capital and payment operations
• Proven situational leadership skills and the ability to motivate and generate enthusiasm with individuals across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities with a high degree of flexibility and accountability, in a constantly fast-evolving environment.
• A Storyteller: able to build and communicate clearly a vision and strategy. Skilled thought-leader, confident and successful at influencing others to act.
• Passion for Results: motivated by goal achievement and continuous improvement, with the enthusiasm and drive to motivate your team and the wider organization.
• Business Acumen: Demonstrate a keen understanding of business operations and the organizational levers (systems, processes, departments, functions) that drive profitable growth.
• A Team Player: thrived in demanding, intellectually charged environments, has strong convictions and can win credibility and contribute across the breadth of a business and its senior management team

People Leadership

• Inspiring and approachable as a leader.
• Create an environment where people can realize their full potential.
• Be humble and lead with open, candid relationships.
• Inspire peripheral relationships across the wider Expedia Group.
• Demonstrable success using your expertise to generate buy-in and trust with senior business leaders (SVP/C-level) to provide effective counsel and influence decision-making.
• Inclusive stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
• Passionate about engaging and developing talent; attract, develop, engage and retain talented individuals with a compelling, unifying vision that steers and motivates

Why join us:

Expedia Group recognizes our success is dependent on the success of our people.  We are a global travel platform, made up of the most knowledgeable, passionate, and creative people in our business.  Our brands recognize the power of travel to break down barriers and bring the world within reach – that responsibility inspires us to be the place where exceptional people want to do their best work, and to provide them the tools to do so.  

Whether you're applying to work in engineering or customer support, marketing or lodging supply, at Expedia Group we act as one team, working towards a common goal; to bring the world within reach.  We relentlessly strive for better, but not at the cost of the customer.  We act with humility and optimism, respecting ideas big and small.  We value diversity and voices of all volumes. We are a global organization but keep our feet on the ground so we can act fast and stay simple.  Our teams also have the chance to give back on a local level and make a difference through our corporate social responsibility program, Expedia Cares.

If you have a hunger to make a difference with one of the most loved brands in the world and to work in the dynamic travel industry, this is the job for you.

About Expedia Group 

Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE) powers travel for everyone, everywhere through our global platform. Driven by the core belief that travel is a force for good, we help people experience the world in new ways and build lasting connections. We provide industry-leading technology solutions to fuel partner growth and success, while facilitating memorable experiences for travelers. Expedia Group's family of brands includes: Brand Expedia®, Hotels.com®, Expedia® Partner Solutions, Vrbo®, trivago®, Orbitz®, Travelocity®, Hotwire®, Wotif®, ebookers®, CheapTickets®, Expedia Group™ Media Solutions, Expedia Local Expert®, CarRentals.com™, and Expedia Cruises™.  

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