Financial Analyst, Travel Supplier Strategy

Overview

This role provides analytical, operational, and strategic support across defined supplier functions (Air/Car/Hotel). Responsibilities focus on delivering data-driven analysis to identify revenue opportunities and potential business risks, supporting supplier strategies and organizational objectives.

The position evaluates suppliers’ financial performance, conducts financial and operational analysis, and turns complex data into actionable insights for forecasting, budgeting, business reviews, and strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Analyze supplier revenue, commission, incentive, and performance data to identify trends, validate results, and generate insights supporting forecasting, budgeting, business reviews, and strategic decisions
• Develop and maintain financial models to support supplier negotiations, business case development, forecasting, and strategic planning
• Partner with supplier managers and leadership teams to evaluate proposed agreements and quantify projected financial and operational impact of contractual changes
• Support annual planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes through data-driven analysis and financial performance assessments
• Use existing reporting tools and Microsoft Office to analyze data against contract models and assess strategic options
• Conduct analysis on ad hoc suppliers, evaluating potential impact on performance and revenue
• Use supplier, internal, and 3rd-party data to create interactive reporting that tracks supplier contractual and financial performance, supporting optimal revenues and earnings rates
• Communicate analyses effectively to internal teams and illustrate recommended levers based on findings
• Drive continuous improvement of reporting capabilities by identifying gaps, recommending enhancements, and partnering on new analytical tools and solutions
• Develop expert-level understanding of supplier data to ensure accuracy and integrity of reported results

Requirements

• 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, and presentation) in English

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic SQL knowledge

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range (US): $52,000 to $78,000
• Flexible working hours and work-from-home or remote opportunities
• Opportunities to grow skills and career
• Generous vacation days
• Compensation package including mental, physical, and financial wellbeing tools
• Travel industry professional perks and discounts
• Inclusive work environment where diversity is celebrated
• Work From Anywhere opportunity for 60 days per year

Location

• Full time, United States
• Remote