Senior TEaL Finance Manager
Expedia
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Introduction to team
Our Corporate Functions are made up of teams that support Expedia Group, including Employee Communications, Finance, Legal, People Team, Inclusion and Diversity, and Global Social Impact and Sustainability.
In 2023, Expedia Group launched One Key in the US market, a single loyalty program across our brands. We are looking for a Senior Manager, TEaL Finance (Traveler Engagement & Loyalty) to join Expedia Group's Finance Function. This role sits within the Traveler Marketing Finance team and plays a key strategic role in Expedia Group's Traveler Division supporting the loyalty program.
In this role you will:
As a Senior Manager, TEaL Finance, you will be a strategic thought partner to the VP of Loyalty. You understand the economics and the accounting of the program inside out and are the representative of the TEaL team to the brands, corporate functions and senior finance leadership.
Bring your experience and best practices from previously having worked on a complex loyalty program.
Go-to person in TEaL on the loyalty value proposition and comprehensive understanding of the program nuances and economics.
Help the team achieve KPIs and deep dive on the drivers of success.
Manage the forecasting and budgeting process for the Loyalty program across the globe.
Have a thorough understanding of relevant GAAP principles and their implication on program economics.
Partner with stakeholders on financial modelling for initiatives, program updates and new launches
Work closely with accounting on month end close accruals to ensure accurate P&L and Balance Sheet reporting
Partner with analytics to understand the long-term value proposition of loyalty program and work with business to provide program update recommendations to maximize long term value proposition.
Qualifications and Experience:
7+ years of finance experience with at least 4 years in customer engagement/loyalty space
Advanced degree such as MBA or MS in Finance, Stats or other analytical fields.
Solid experience understanding math and statistics
Grasp of relevant GAAP and understanding the relationship between financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cashflow)
Ability to utilize Financial Systems such as Hyperion
Strong business insight and experience in marketing strategy or analytics
Experience working with complex SQL
Experienced people leader able to manage geographically diverse teams.
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.
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.
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