Business Planning & Performance Management Senior Specialist

Summary

At Amadeus, we are shaping the future of travel by connecting the entire journey through innovative technology. Within Outpayce, our payments business, the Business Planning Manager plays a critical role in driving robust financial governance, strategic cost planning, and portfolio decision-making.

You will lead business unit cost planning processes, ensure strong alignment between strategy, resources, and financial outcomes, and act as a key contributor to Lean Portfolio Management while partnering with senior stakeholders across the organization.

In this role, you will

• Lead end-to-end cost planning cycles including Budget, LTP, Forecasts, and Resource Planning
• Translate strategic priorities into actionable financial plans and targets
• Own Business Operations Portfolio (BOP/BPOP) governance and ensure alignment with strategy
• Partner with Finance, HR, Strategy, Product, Delivery, and Commercial teams
• Identify efficiency and cost optimization initiatives
• Support Strategic Portfolio Reviews, EPIC framing, and investment prioritization
• Maintain portfolio KPIs, dashboards, and executive-level reporting

About Ideal candidate

• Master’s degree in finance, Management, Engineering, or a related field
• 4–5 years of experience in Consulting, Strategy, Corporate Finance, or Business Planning
• Experience with Lean Portfolio Management or SAFe is a plus
• Strong financial planning, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
• Advanced Excel skills; PowerPoint proficiency
• Fluent English; additional European languages are a plus

What we can offer you:

💰 A complete rewards offer - Amadeus provides attractive remuneration packages, covering all essential components of a competitive reward offer.

🌎 A truly global DNA - Everything at Amadeus is global, from our people to our business, which translates into our footprint, processes, and culture.

🎓 Great opportunities to learn - Learning happens all the time and in many ways at Amadeus, through on-the-job training, formal learning activities, and day-to-day interactions with colleagues.

🤗 A caring environment - Amadeus fosters a caring environment, nurturing both a fulfilling career and personal and family life. We care about our employees and strive to provide a supportive work environment.

🌟 A hybrid working model - We want our employees to do their best work, however the hybrid model works best for them.

🌈 A diverse and inclusive community - We are committed to leveraging our uniquely diverse population to drive innovation, creativity, and collaboration across our organization.

📈 A Reliable Company - Trust and reliability are fundamental values that drive our actions and shape long-lasting relationships with our customers, partners, and employees.

🎯 A critical mission and purpose - At Amadeus, you will be powering the future of travel and pursuing a critical mission and extraordinary purpose

Join us and take your career to the next level while making a significant impact on product development and user experience!

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Diversity & Inclusion

Amadeus aspires to be a leader in Diversity and Inclusion in the tech industry, enabling every employee to reach their full potential by fostering a culture of belonging and fair treatment, attracting the best talent from all backgrounds, and as a role model for an inclusive employee experience.  

Amadeus is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, beliefs, disability or any other characteristics protected by law.