Business Performance Senior Analyst
Hotelbeds Group Balearic Islands, Spain
Leisure, Travel & Tourism · 1,001-5,000 employees
About the role
The Senior Analyst will analyze business performance across regions and products to identify key drivers and provide actionable insights. They will also develop analytical tools and dashboards while partnering with finance and commercial teams to support budgeting and forecasting processes.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates should have 2–5 years of experience in business or data analytics, preferably within the travel or hospitality industry. Proficiency in SQL, Tableau, and advanced Excel is required, along with strong communication skills to collaborate with senior management.
Benefits
Full description
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 Senior Analyst to join the Finance Business Partner team supporting the Sourcing organization, responsible for analyzing trading performance, identifying key drivers and translating data into meaningful business insights.
This role sits at the intersection of Data, Finance and Commercial, providing visibility into how market dynamics and commercial decisions impact business performance. The successful candidate will partner closely with Sourcing teams, Trading Hub and Finance stakeholders to deliver performance analysis, robust forecasts and actionable recommendations.
Responsibilities
- Own the analysis and explanation of the business performance across regions, products and segments, providing clear visibility into the key drivers.
- Develop and maintain analytical tools, dashboards and automated reporting solutions using SQL and Python to optimize processes and improve decision-making efficiency.
- Support the Budget and Forecast processes, partnering with business stakeholders to build robust assumptions and accurate performance projections.
- Analyze performance against Budget, Forecast and Prior Year, identifying key drivers related to volume, mix, market dynamics and sourcing initiatives.
- Act as a trusted business partner to Sourcing, Pricing and Trading Hub teams, providing insights into topline evolution, trading margin performance and profitability drivers.
- Develop scenario planning and sensitivity analyses to evaluate the impact of commercial decisions, sourcing activity and market conditions.
- Proactively identify risks and opportunities, translating analytical findings into actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders.
- Deliver regular reporting and strategic ad-hoc analyses to Finance, Commercial and Senior Management teams.
Skillset and Experience Required
- 2–5 years of relevant experience in Business analytics, Data Analytics, Commercial Finance, Performance Analyst 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.
- Strong SQL skills; experience with Python is a plus.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including senior management.
- Ability to work independently while 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.
