HBX Group is the world’s leading technology partner, connecting and empowering the world of travel. We’re game-changers, disruptors, the people who bring together local and global brands in accommodation, transport, activities and payments through our network of 300,000 hotels worldwide, 60,000 hard to reach high value clients such as tour operators, travel agents and loyalty schemes across 140 source markets. We are tech-driven, with a customer-first philosophy, and commercial teams whose knowledge and relationships on the ground are second to none. And of course we have an amazing team! Our people, Team HBX Group, are the beating heart of the company who we encourage to ‘move fast, dream big and make the difference’ every day. In fact, we believe that it is tech + data + people that truly sets us apart in the market, alongside our ‘global approach, local touch’ mentality. We’re headquartered in Palma, Mallorca and employ around 3,500 people worldwide.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
We are looking for a highly analytical and business-oriented Trading Performance Senior Analyst to join the Finance Business partner team supporting the Sourcing vertical
This role is responsible for owning the performance and trading view of Sourcing activity, providing visibility into how sourcing initiatives, commercial activity and market dynamics translate into topline performance. The successful candidate will partner closely with Sourcing Commercial teams, Trading Hub and Finance stakeholders to deliver actionable insights, robust forecasting and performance analysis that support strategic decision-making.
The role combines advanced analytics, forecasting, and business partnering capabilities to drive a deeper understanding of topline performance and support better commercial decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Owns the analysis and explanation of Sourcing topline performance across regions, products and segments, ensuring clear visibility of key performance drivers.
- Supports the Sourcing Budget and Forecast processes, partnering with business stakeholders to ensure robust assumptions and accurate performance projections.
- Analyzes topline variances versus Budget, Forecast and Prior Year, identifying key drivers related to volume, mix, trading conditions and sourcing initiatives.
- Partners with Pricing and Trading Hub teams to understand topline evolution and Trading Margin performance, identifying key profitability drivers.
- Builds scenario and sensitivity analyses to assess the impact of changes in sourcing activity, product mix and market conditions.
- Proactively identifies risks and opportunities and provides actionable recommendations to support commercial and management decision-making.
- Delivers regular performance reporting and ad-hoc analyses for Finance, Commercial and Senior Management stakeholders.
- Develops and maintains analytical tools, dashboards and automated reporting solutions.
Skillset and Experience Required
- 2–5 years of relevant experience in Analytics, Finance, Trading Performance or a similar analytical role within a multinational environment.
- Ability to understand financial and operational data, synthesize findings and provide actionable business recommendations.
- Strong experience of BI tools and data visualization, particularly Tableau.
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
- Experience with SQL and Python is a plus.
- Experience in forecasting, budgeting and performance analysis is highly desirable.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including senior management.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision while also contributing effectively within a team environment.
- Fluent English required; Spanish is an advantage.
- Experience within the travel, hospitality or tourism industry is a plus.
You will have the opportunity to work for a company that is going through significant change in becoming the world´s leading travel services provider. We are looking for people that are ready to ride the wave in this exciting journey.
As well as an attractive benefits package you will be able to work:
Within an innovative, engaging and multicultural environment.
Have the opportunity to build strong and lasting business relationships and friendships from around the world.
Have the opportunity in developing your career locally or within one of our beautiful working locations across the globe.
Skills Required
- 2-5 years relevant experience in Analytics, Finance, Trading Performance or similar analytical role within a multinational environment
- Ability to understand financial and operational data and synthesize findings into actionable business recommendations
- Strong experience with BI tools and data visualization, particularly Tableau
- Advanced Excel skills
- Advanced PowerPoint skills
- Experience with SQL
- Experience with Python
- Experience in forecasting, budgeting and performance analysis
- Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels including senior management
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision
- Fluent English
- Spanish language skills
- Experience within the travel, hospitality or tourism industry
What We Do
Hotelbeds are global leaders in the TravelTech space, connecting and empowering businesses by facilitating bridges in the ever-changing and expanding travel ecosystem. Our cloud-based technology platforms offer fast and simple access to a global network of travel products, from accommodation to ancillaries and payments, while rich data and intelligence helps to generate demand. By operating exclusively in the B2B arena, we are uniquely placed to drive growth for our partners without competing for the end customer. Our teams of 3000+ experts on the ground provide local expertise and support to boost trading even further, even in the most hard-to-reach spaces. Our unique blend of technology, data and passionate people serves as a catalyst for B2B travel players aiming to unlock their full potential.
