Senior Financial Analysis

Req ID: 48248Job Family: Finance/AccountingSabre is the global leader in innovative technology that leads the travel industry. We are always looking for bright and driven people who have a penchant for technology and want to hone their skills. If you are interested in challenging work, being part of a global team, and solving complex problems through technology, business intelligence and analytics, and Agile practices - then Sabre is right for you! It is our people who develop and deliver powerful solutions that meet the current and future needs for our airline, hotel, and travel agency customers.Job Description Reporting to the Sabre Travel Network FP&A Manager, the Senior Financial Analyst – North America will be the support the business partner function for the Travel Network North America organization. Position will directly support the Vice President of North America and will be an instrumental part of the strategic planning and commercial negotiations for Travel Network’s North American agency customers.Position ResponsibilitiesSupport the planning and analysis for the division: (50%)Work with leadership team and central planning function to develop annual plan designed to achieve company’s goals.Provides financial analyses, long-range forecasting and detailed reporting associated with potential sales opportunities.Lead monthly close process including incentive accruals and variance analysis.Develop streamlined reporting capabilities to drive rigorous cost monitoring and controls to ensure profitability of the divisionSupport critical recurring and ad-hoc commercial reporting and analysis to drive the business: (30%)Analyze internal / external information using data manipulation, correlation and statistical analysis to develop transaction projection models designed at providing leading indicators. Support leadership with financial analysis and modelling as needed to support target achievement.Execute specialized customer analysis to support increased market penetration and share of customer wallet.Support all Strategic Projects related to Travel Network North America.Support commercial deal review process: (20%)Serve as the primary point person for all agency deals.Responsible for assisting sales directors with evaluating trends and analysis of market conditions and opportunity valuation.Develops pricing models to provide customized proposals for agencies which align with Travel Network strategy, billing requirements, and legal and contract maintenance.Support the evolution of the deal review process by improving modeling efficiency and driving improvements to the quality of the deals approved.The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.Job Requirements Job RequirementsAbility to connect the bigger picture to day to day operations of the organization.Proven ability to synthesize complex and detailed data into meaningful insights.Demonstrated ability to successfully apply analytical techniques to evaluate business goalsArticulates views in a clear and concise manner.Anticipates questions and prepares appropriate responses or answers.Uses narratives, like stories and analogies, to communicate messages.Presents compelling arguments to support positions.Constructively challenges business partner assumptions and goals.Demonstrated advanced word processing, spreadsheet, and database application skills.Results-oriented to ensure deliverables are submitted in an accurate, complete, and timely fashion.The desire and tenacity to grow within the organization.Education/Experience:Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Accounting, Finance or Business Administration (MBA preferred). 2 - 5 years of applicable Finance experience.Software, travel or service sector experience (preferred).LI-KA1#.Reasonable AccommodationSabre is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Applicants applying for a Sabre position with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact Sabre's Compliance Office at compliance.office@sabre.com .Affirmative ActionSabre is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals. EEO IS THE LAW at http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/posterscreenreaderoptimized.pdfStay connected with Sabre Careers