Financial Planning & Analysis Internship

Amsterdam

Financial Planning & Analysis Internship

At Booking.com, our mission is to make it easier for everyone to experience the world. And while that world might feel a little farther away right now, we’re busy preparing for when the world is ready to travel once more. With strategic long-term investments into what we believe the future of travel can be, we are opening internship opportunities that will have a strong impact on our mission.

Move beyond compiling data and help tell the story behind the numbers. This internship offers the opportunity to learn about ways of working at Booking.com, apply the theory learnt from the books into real life work, strengthen analytical skills that drive business insights to drive actions & decision making as well as learning/improving key skill sets that are crucial for Finance professionals.

A great opportunity to understand financial analysis, business control and financial forecasting of a market-leader in the international travel space. You will also be part of and work on specific projects and support the daily operations of the different teams in the FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) organization.

We are currently looking for a FP&A Intern to be part of the dynamic and fast-paced Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team. In this role you will build a great understanding of the FP&A organization at Booking.com.as well as learn to work with a variety of (financial) systems.

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.

An ideal opportunity for someone with a solutionist mindset who is curious about learning and who wants to be part of a high performing and empowered team. Working in the state of the arte new headquarters of Booking.com in the center of Amsterdam.

As an FP&A Intern you will be responsible for:

• Assist with business planning, financial forecasting, and variance analysis;
  
  
• Support with the creation of scalable and insightful reporting of key metrics;
  
  
• Work with accounting and business teams on month-end close to accurately report results including explanatory comments;
  
  
• Perform ad-hoc analysis, scenarios and benchmarking as needed and contribute to new business/expansion/cost control projects and process improvement as and when business requires.
  
  

As an FP&A Intern you will have:

• Enrolled in a Masters or Bachelor’ degree in Business, Finance, or other related field;
  
  
• Advanced knowledge of Excel;
  
  
• Excellent communication skills;
  
  
• Financial modeling and analytical skills;
  
  
• Knowledge of SQL, data mining and Microsoft VBA is a plus;
  
  
• Some experience with business partnering is a plus;
  
  
• A critical mindset and a strong desire to aid in data-driven decision making;
  
  
• Proactive Attitude;A strong team player and self-starter who also has the ability to work independently;
  
  
• Comfortable working in cross-functional teams and in an unstructured environment
  
  

THINK INCLUSION: WELLBEING & INCLUSION AT BOOKING.COM: 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 create a unique workplace, it also creates 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 essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

To be eligible for this internship, you need to be living in the Netherlands, attending a University of applied science

For this position you will be required to be in the Amsterdam Campus 4 days a week.

This opportunity will be available to apply for until 12th July 2024

You need to be able to start the Internship Mid - End August