Associate Director, FP&A (Bangkok based, relocation provided)
About Agoda
Agoda is an online travel booking platform for accommodations, flights, and more. We build and deploy cutting-edge technology that connects travelers with a global network of 4.7M hotels and holiday properties worldwide, plus flights, activities, and more.
We innovate through a culture of experimentation and ownership, enhancing the ability for our customers to experience the world.
Bridging the World Through Travel
We believe travel allows people to enjoy, learn and experience more of the amazing world we live in. It brings individuals and cultures closer together, fostering empathy, understanding and happiness.
The Opportunity:
As the Associate Director of FP&A, you'll work closely with business leaders around the globe to shape Agoda's financial strategies. Your role will involve advising on investments and addressing performance issues to drive commercial success.
We're looking for a leader who can handle complexity, influence top-level decisions, and provide valuable insights for key business choices.
You'll develop financial frameworks, guide investment strategies, and improve financial processes to support our evolving business needs. Your leadership will help drive operational excellence and collaboration, making finance a key part of Agoda's success.
In this Role, you'll get to:
* Lead the team in developing and executing financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes
* Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to senior management at Agoda and Booking Holdings to support business objectives and growth initiatives
* Oversee the preparation and analysis of financial reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive data-driven decision-making and optimize financial performance
* Mentor and develop junior members of the FP&A team, fostering a culture of curiosity and deep exploration
What you'll Need to Succeed:
* Over 10 years of comprehensive experience, including significant expertise in FP&A
* More than 5 years of proven experience in leading and managing teams effectively
* Intellectually strong & curious – a good strategic thinker with good commercial acumen and judgement
* Ability to quickly adapt to a fast-paced environment and willingness to go above and beyond the defined scope
* Willingness to challenge and ability to support and collaborate with senior business partners
* Excellent analytical/numerical skills – including strong attention to detail and Excel/financial modeling skills
* Strong communication skills – with ability to convey messages in a clear and concise manner
It's Great if you have:
* Finance/Corporate Finance/Accounting qualification (e.g. CFA, ACA or CIMA)
* Experience of working in a digital company would be beneficial
* Exposure to the online travel/E-commerce industry is a plus
* Proficiency with SQL and Tableau or willingness to learn
* MBA preferred
* Background in statistics or decision sciences welcome but not necessary
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Finance and Sales