Commercial Finance Manager

ABOUT US

Hostelworld Group, the global hostel-focussed online booking platform, inspires adventurous minds to meet the world and come back with life-changing stories to tell. Our customers are not your average tourists, they crave cultural connection and unique experiences that we make possible by providing an unbeatable selection of hostels in unmissable locations – all in the palm of their hand.

It is the social nature and community feel of hostels and their environment, that enable travellers to embrace journeys of discovery, adventure and meaning. We have more than 13 million reviews across 17,800 hostels in more than 179 countries, making the brand the leading online hub for social travel. The website operates in 19 different languages and our mobile app in 13 languages.

Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Dublin, Hostelworld has a growing, high-calibre team of 230 people within Technology, Product, Global Markets, HR, Finance & Legal and Marketing Teams across our Dublin, London, Porto, Shanghai and Sydney offices. Hostelworld is listed on the London Stock Exchange and Dublin Euronext. You can read more about our story here.

LOCATION

This role is based in Ireland. We have an office hub in Dublin available for those who prefer a hybrid model where you can spend time with colleagues in-person. You will need to be able to commute to our office hub as required from time to time.

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH ‍‍

The Commercial Finance team is a dynamic, high-impact team that plays a pivotal role Hostelworld as it is responsible for developing & maintaining commercial & financial performance tools which facilitate managerial decision making.

The Commercial Finance team is responsible for the Budget & Forecasting, Performance Analysis & Decision Support, Investor Relations and Corporate Finance.

We are looking for a Commercial Finance Manager to join our team who is passionate about connecting finance to every corner of the business—and excited to elevate how we make commercial decisions

WHAT YOU'LL DO ‍

Within the Commercial Finance team, you will:

• Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasts, and rolling re-forecasts, ensuring alignment with commercial and operational targets
• Build, maintain, and enhance financial models, dashboards, and management reports that drive actionable insights
• Support preparation of investor decks, board materials, and quarterly financial updates; ensure consistency and clarity in external presentations
• Conduct benchmarking, monitor industry trends, competitor earnings, and market sentiment; translate insights into adjustments in investor messaging
• Maintain analyst consensus, target prices, and performance metrics to support internal decision-making
• Support M&A, due diligence, cash flow and working capital forecasting, and other strategic finance initiatives
• Conduct miscellaneous financial analyses as necessary

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/[CIMA/CPA] with min 6 years PQE
• Proven track record in commercial finance, FP&A, or similar roles—ideally in fast-paced, scaling environments. Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling.
• Demonstrable attention to detail and analytical mindset
• Ability to work under pressure and to navigate uncertainty/ambiguity
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills necessary for regular interaction with senior management
• Driven by an appetite for continuous learning and a growth mindset
• Interest for the Travel / Tech space

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary & benefits
• Enhanced annual leave plus 3 Wellbeing Days per year
• Paid family leave (maternity, paternity, surrogacy & adoption)
• Agile working (plus a Working from Abroad Policy!)
• Support for your ongoing growth & development
• Inclusive people policies (sickness, menopause, compassionate and fertility leave)
• A chance to give back to your local community with 5 paid volunteering days

OUR BEHAVIOURS

• Grow others - We fundamentally believe that investing in growing others benefits everyone, whether it's helping them develop hard or soft skills. We want learning and growing to be part of our DNA to help makes us a better team, together.
• Master it - We are obsessed with our area of expertise and enjoy developing our skills. We rarely take things at face value; we investigate, interrogate, and always look for ‘the why,’ and wherever possible, we use data to find the best solution.
• Collaborate - We are in it together, for the tough stuff and the celebrations too. To achieve the best results, we need expertise from all areas of the organisation, and we wholeheartedly welcome diverse thinking.
• Adapt - We work fluidly, adapting to new information and the evolving environment while staying committed to our goals. Innovation and experimentation fuel our projects and we’re never afraid to pivot.
• Deliver - Our focus is always on the end result; we value outcomes over activity. We collaborate to deliver work at speed without dropping any of our other behaviours.

We believe in talented and diverse teams that reflect the diversity of our customers and the communities in which we operate. Everyone brings different perspectives and experiences. We lay out the above requirements to guide applicants to the experiences that we believe will allow you to be successful in the role. If you don’t meet them all, please consider applying if you think you can still perform the role as described.