Summary
BCD Travel helps companies travel smart through digital experiences and business travel solutions. The Financial Analyst, Travel Supplier Strategy provides analytical, operational, and strategic support for travel suppliers by evaluating financial performance, developing models and reporting, and generating insights that support forecasting, negotiations, and strategic decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Analyze supplier revenue, commission, incentive, and performance data to identify trends, validate results, and generate insights that support forecasting, budgeting, business reviews, and strategic decision-making
- Develop and maintain financial models that support supplier negotiations, business case development, forecasting, and strategic planning activities
- Partner with supplier managers and leadership teams to evaluate proposed agreements and quantify the projected financial and operational impact of contractual changes
- Support annual planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes through data-driven analysis and financial performance assessments
- Leverage existing reporting tools and Microsoft Office applications to analyze data against contract models and assess strategic options
- Conduct analysis on ad hoc suppliers, evaluating their potential impact on performance and revenue
- Use supplier, internal, and 3rd-party data to develop interactive reporting that tracks supplier contractual and financial performance, ensuring optimal revenues and earnings rates
- Communicate the analyses in an effective manner with internal teams and illustrate recommended levers to act upon analytical findings
- Drive continuous improvement of reporting capabilities by identifying gaps, recommending enhancements, and partnering on the development of new analytical tools and solutions
- Develop an expert level understanding of supplier data to ensure accuracy and integrity of reported results
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Prior analytical and financial experience, especially in the travel industry
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights
- Proficiency in data analysis tools like Excel
- Effective communication skills (oral, written & presentation) in English
- Basic SQL knowledge
Qualifications
Must Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Prior analytical and financial experience, especially in the travel industry
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights
- Proficiency in data analysis tools like Excel
- Effective communication skills (oral, written & presentation) in English
Nice to Haves
Benefits
- Flexible working hours and work-from-home or remote opportunities
- Opportunities to grow your skillset and career
- Generous vacation days so you can rest and recharge
- A compensation package that feels fair to you, including mental, physical, and financial wellbeing tools
- Travel industry professional perks and discounts
- An inclusive work environment where diversity is celebrated