Job description
Who we are
Etraveli Group is the globally leading company for tech solutions and fulfillment capabilities for online sales of flights. We are here to solve complexity, by connecting millions of flights and travelers across the globe, from search and selection to trip and beyond. We hold consumer online travel agency brands like Mytrip, GoToGate & Flight Network and serve Booking.com with flights. Etraveli Group has also established strategic partnerships with companies like Skyscanner, Google Flights, TUI, etc.
Every day we strive to make the world smaller for our customers and bigger for our people. Our diverse team of more than 3000 passionate professionals is what makes us the industry’s tech wonder and the best in the world at what we do. Our major offices are in Sweden (HQ), Canada, Greece, India, Poland with the Athens office being one of the largest, hosting around 640 employees working from the center of Athens for the rest of the world.
If you are passionate about contributing on making fintech solutions successful, join our Fintech team as a Business Controller and make an impact on our millions of travelers.
Position Summary
We are currently seeking a Business Controller to join our Fintech Team. The role will be a key partner to product, finance, and commercial teams, responsible for business cases, financial models, and performance analysis of our fintech products — with a strong focus on flexibility products (e.g., travel flexibility solutions such as cancellation protection, flexible tickets etc).
The ideal candidate is a proactive, analytical thinker with +6 years of experience in financial controlling, business controlling or/and analysis preferably within fintech, travel, or digital services, who can effectively translate data into meaningful business recommendations. He should be able to fast understand and interpret new products or services into business cases tracking end to end potential monetary implications that could impact performance and propose actions for mitigating them
The role has a hybrid work model and will be based in Athens or London. (Candidates must be located in one of these two cities, as the role is tied to our local offices.)
Responsibilities:
Own domain PL by creating and monitoring relevant KPIs and PL material, providing insights on product performance, identify risk areas and provide feedback to business.
Build and maintain complex financial models including business plans, profitability, pricing models, and business cases.
Collaborate with product and commercial teams to evaluate products profitability, pricing strategies and product development decisions.
Create and evolve forecasting models aiming to predict performance domain’s products performance important to be considered when taking strategic decisions including pricing, product continuity.
Take ownership and responsibility for the financial success of the assigned products.
Lead, track and analyze monthly, quarterly and annual financial reconciliations of product performance for both the company and B2B clients against forecasts..
Provide variance analysis, scenario modeling strategic recommendations for corrective actions.
Lead reporting/ automation tech initiatives aiming to increase speed and information accuracy flowing into the organization that is important for decision making
Develop reporting frameworks, dashboards and well-structured presentations to support leadership decision making .
Support new product launches by assessing financial feasibility, risk exposure and ROI.
Act as a bridge between finance and product teams ensuring financial accountability and transparency.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or related field. Master’s degree or professional qualification (e.g. CFA, ACCA, CIMA or MBA) will be considered a strong asset.
Ideally minimum 6 years of professional experience in Controlling, Auditing or FP&A. Experience in Fintech or Travel industries is an advantage.
Solid knowledge of financial/ business modeling, accounting, and P&L structures
Proven experience working with large datasets and performance metrics
Solid understanding of P&L, accounting, cash flow, and key financial metrics
Strong analytical, business thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities using both bottom-up and top-down approaches with attention to detail.
Highly business driven and commercial mindset able to convert business initiatives into numbers and reflect on key decisions needed to make an initiative successful.
Advanced PC literacy (Spreadsheet tools, Presentation software, Reporting tools, financial systems, BI tools)
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
Positive thinking and can do approach
Organized, structured, and flexible mindset to manage changing priorities and multiple projects. Ability to manage complexity in a targeted a focused manner.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Team player with cross-functional collaboration, self-driven, creative thinker, and a positive “can-do” attitude
What we Offer:
- Grow knowledge and expertise within a fast pace, global reach ecosystem
- Exposure to innovative fintech products with an opportunity to shape their .
- Collaborative, international team culture with opportunities for professional growth.
We are looking for people who would make the world smaller for travelers but want a bigger world of opportunities for themselves. With us you can enjoy:
- Health Benefits - Through partners, we offer a private health insurance plan. We also offer the possibility to use 2 extra medical leave days in case of need.
- Monthly ticket restaurant card - to spend in one of the thousands affiliated restaurants, cafes, stores or supermarkets across Greece.
- Hybrid working environment - having the opportunity to work both remotely and at the office enabling you flexibility! #LI-Hybrid
- Office in the City – We sit on bright, large floors (over 4000㎡!) in central Athens. Just a short walk from the Ambelokipi Metro station.
- Team activities - We also like to schedule company/department/team activities and events outside the office space!
- Fun & Work - We have a relaxed work environment where you can enjoy free breakfast, beverages & fruits, playing ping pong or video games.
*If interested, please send your CV in English*
At Etraveli Group we value diversity; we pride ourselves on being a company represented by people of all different backgrounds. During hiring, we are committed to ensure equality and promote diversity in the workplace at every selection stage. As such, we provide the same opportunities for all candidates regardless of race, religion or belief, gender, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected under any anti-discrimination law or regulation.
