The Finance Business Partner will provide financial insights to aid decision-making, analyze P&L performance, and lead annual planning processes across Revenue and Commercial functions.
Tech that takes you places
We’re CarTrawler, the global travel tech company behind seamless connections between people, places and possibilities. From powering car rental to creating smarter ways to move, we make travel smoother for millions worldwide. Our culture is built on curiosity, collaboration and craic where every idea counts and every journey matters. Ready to make an impact? Let’s go places together.
Driving profitable growth across our Revenue and Commercial functions, this Finance Business Partner role sits at the centre of strategic decision-making. You’ll combine strong financial expertise with commercial curiosity to shape initiatives that maximise margin and long-term value. By embedding a clear ROI mindset and bringing clarity to complex performance drivers, you’ll influence where we invest, how we trade and how we grow. Working cross-functionally, you’ll ensure financial insight translates into meaningful action and measurable results.
Your Journey starts here!
What you’ll do as a Finance Business Partner
- Partner with Revenue and Commercial leaders to provide clear, data-driven financial insights that shape decision-making and maximise profitability.
- Contextualise P&L performance, analysing headwinds and tailwinds versus Plan and Prior Year to highlight risks and opportunities at profit level.
- Review and assess partner renewals and new business deal frameworks, identifying opportunities to protect and enhance margin while avoiding operational complexity.
- Contribute to cross-functional forums and strategic initiatives, representing Finance and ensuring a strong return-on-investment focus in decision-making.
- Lead finance input into the annual planning and reforecast processes, challenging assumptions and ensuring alignment with strategic and financial objectives.
- Continuously refine how partner profitability is measured, enhancing metrics, governance and approval frameworks to support smarter commercial decisions.
What you’ll bring to the team
- A professional accountancy qualification (ACA, CIMA or ACCA) with 2+ years’ post-qualification experience, including experience in a Commercial Finance or Finance Business Partnering role.
- Strong financial acumen with the ability to analyse complex data, uncover underlying drivers and translate insights into clear, actionable recommendations.
- A naturally curious, proactive mindset with the confidence to challenge constructively and influence senior stakeholders.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to distil complex information into compelling narratives tailored to your audience.
- Commercial awareness and strategic thinking, with the ability to assess future scenarios and identify opportunities that deliver sustainable value.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Go on, give it a go!
We know that looking for a new job can feel a bit daunting but don’t let a touch of imposter syndrome hold you back. Even if you don’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you! Apply today to stay connected.
At CarTrawler, we’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. No matter your background, identity, or life experience, if you’re passionate about what you do, you’ll be welcomed here.
Perks for the journey
· Competitive pay and benefits, including a performance-based annual bonus, fully subsidised VHI health insurance and pension matching up to 4%.
· Generous time off and flexible working, including 25 days’ annual leave, extra company days, monthly Friday Unplugged afternoons and the option to work abroad for up to 20 days a year.
· Comprehensive wellbeing support, including access to health and mental health programmes (HeadsUp and EAP) and paid leave for marriage, volunteering and personal wellbeing including menstrual, menopause, and fertility leave.
· Growth and recognition culture with development opportunities through training, coaching and study support plus programmes that celebrate individual and team achievements.
· Everyday perks that make a difference - subsidised canteen (KC Peaches), on-site car parking, Bike to Work and TaxSaver schemes plus an active Sports & Social Club.
Top Skills
Excel
PowerPoint
CarTrawler Dublin, Dublin, IRL Office
Classon House, Dundrum Business Park, Dundrum Road,, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
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