Business Controller

About FareHarbor

At FareHarbor, our mission is to make experiences better for everyone. Founded in 2013 in Hawaii and acquired by Booking Holdings in 2018, FareHarbor creates powerful tools that enable our clients (think boat rentals, museums, food tours, events and more!) to operate and grow.

With over 20,000 clients across 90+ countries—we’re the largest in our industry and shaping the future of travel, together.

Our team is an ‘Ohana of 700+ people around the world. We’re passionate about pioneering an industry, embracing challenges with open arms, and delivering value to the experiences industry.

FareHarbor Core Values:

• Think Client First
• We Are One ‘Ohana
• Be Curious and Learn
• Own It.
• Act With Integrity
• Embrace the Challenge

Why FareHarbor?

Founding FareHarbor required unwavering passion. Turning a start-up into the world’s leading and largest reservation software for tours, activities, and attractions required relentless dedication and vision. To date, we’ve helped over 20,000 global businesses operate successfully and are proud to have played a role in enabling business owners to live their dreams.

And since day one, we’ve known that our real success lies in our people—the Ohana.

With each new feature launched and new client onboarded, there is a team of incredible people behind the scenes who are full of dedication, passion, energy, and the will to succeed. We encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to  work—to  believe in their abilities, to freely express their creativity, and to contribute with their own uniqueness by wearing their true colors. We take care of one another and always prioritize health and wellbeing. We give our people the space and trust to learn, to try, to succeed, to collaborate, to think outside of the box, to make mistakes, and even to fail. And then we come together to try again.

From the minute you join, you have a voice. You find your space. You make an impact. We celebrate our victories, shout our successes, and are always eager to tackle new challenges. And we can’t wait to see all that’s to come.

About the Role

FareHarbor (FH) is seeking a proactive Business Controller to join our Finance team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with our internal Finance team, internal stakeholders and relevant Booking.com stakeholders to shape financial strategies and drive business success. The ideal candidate will help to optimize our financial performance and support cross-functional projects that contribute to our growth and operational efficiency. A FareHarbor Business Controller should be eager to tackle new projects while also being comfortable seeking assistance when necessary. The role is best suited to a candidate who is data-savvy and capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment.

What you’ll do here:

• Maintain a strong network outside of Finance, leveraging this to translate financial insights into actionable recommendations for senior management and key stakeholders.
• Enhance existing financial reporting systems and processes to ensure more efficient and accurate data handling and presentation, making use of financial tools (eg. Anaplan)
• Expertly synthesize various financial models to construct comprehensive financial statements, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of the budgeting and forecasting process
• Initiate and support business cases whether brought by stakeholders or identified through proactive recognition of needs, ensuring they align with organizational goals 
• Actively participate in team discussions, introducing your ideas and relevant topics 
• Maintain close collaboration with Booking.com with respect to forecasting, budgeting and ad-hoc requests 

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (Finance, Engineering or any related field)
• 4-6 years of professional experience in a business control or financial analysis role.
• Proficiency in financial planning software and business intelligence tools (eg. Anaplan, Tableau)
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint/Google Slides
• Demonstrated ability to  lead projects with minimal supervision
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage effectively across various departments.
• Proven track record of contributing to cross-functional projects and making strategic recommendations based on financial insights.
• Pro-active and persistent, with strong analytical and organizational skills
• Known for developing and delivering results on a timely basis
• Able to work in an ambiguous, fast-growing, team-first environment - we’re only a decade old and not everything is buttoned-up. Patience and flexibility will be useful attributes to have

Benefits 

• Global leave benefit 
  • • 22 weeks paid parental leave 
    • 2 weeks paid grandparent leave 
    • Extended care and bereavement leave
    • Life insurance policy 
• Pension Plan
• Central Amsterdam Location
• Discount CZ insurance
• Working in a multicultural environment - 45 different nationalities 
• Commuting allowance for public transport & subsidized lunch
• Wellness benefits (Headspace subscription & wellness webinars) 
• Hybrid friendly
• Work-from-home assistance
• Educational Opportunities
• Social hours & events and team-building 
• 26 vacation days per year

FareHarbor is committed to creating a diverse environment, and we are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. We welcome talent that can offer us new insights and perspectives on challenges that we face, and we take measures to eliminate unconscious bias throughout the interview and hiring process. In tandem, we work to cultivate an inclusive culture in which all of our employees can be their authentic selves.

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