Global Corporate Management Accountant- London, UK

About Flight Centre Travel Group

Flight Centre Travel Group is one of the worlds largest travel companies with over 12000 employees globally - who we call Flighties. With over thirty brands under our family tree and headquarters in more than twenty countries our roles are diverse and our opportunities are endless. When we say were a great place to work we have the proof to back it up. Over the past 12 years weve been voted a Great Place to Work including one of the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing and Best Workplaces for Women. Together we live and breathe our number one philosophy our people and turn up each day driven by our purpose to open up the world for those who want to see. Put simply were a bunch of travel lovers looking for more travel lovers to join our family.

Role Summary

This position is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in the growth and continued success of our Global Corporate Business. The increase in shared resources and global alignment across the Marketing Leadership and Technology disciplines mean this role is crucial in ensuring costs projects and charging models are appropriately accounted for managed and controlled. We are looking for somebody who can develop excellent relationships with the Global Corporate Marketing teams our external partners and the management team of our various global and regional corporate brands. Someone who can deliver first class financial control reporting and analysis in a timely and accurate manner. The position requires you to have the motivation and ability to work well autonomously and as part of the Global Finance team displaying the drive and energy needed to be successful in a fast-moving business

What Youll Do

• Work alongside the various business leaders to develop an excellent understanding of their business to allow you to make a valued contribution in business decision-making
• Assist the business leaders with understanding the financial implications of all business decisions through the production of ad hoc analysis and ongoing tracking of business performance
• Provide appropriate levels of challenge to the business with the aim of maximising business profit and controlling costs. This will be achieved by active involvement in the following: target setting budgeting reforecasting return on investment analysis and other ad hoc analysis to support cost control business efficiency and profit optimisation
• Responsibility for all financial reporting including production and review of profit and loss statements.
• Develop & maintain local reporting processes & systems which allow the business to report & track key performance indicators & key business drivers Invoices sent out to agreed timelines
• Management of aged debt chasing overdue invoices
• Ad hoc reporting as required to enhance business decision making
• Provide timely complete and accurate management accounts including balance sheet postings and bank reconciliation in line with company standards
• Development and maintenance of a robust framework of financial control specifically covering overhead spend and accrual process
• Completion of accurate mid-month estimates and end of month flash figures
• Take personal responsibility for fostering a strong team spirit and morale within the team and Finance department
• Identify areas for improvement within the team and identify efficiencies and growth requirements as appropriate

What Were Looking For

• Strong commercial acumen including ability to challenge existing processes and approaches
• Excellent reporting and analysis skills
• Proactive self-motivated flexible and dynamic. Quick to embrace change
• Good systems skills particularly Excel & AI tools such as Claude Chat GPT etc.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Team player
• Attention to detail
• Strong decision making abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• ACA / CIMA / ACCA Part-qualified or people with relevant experience
  hoping to pursue an accounting qualification may be considered
• Minimum 3 years management accounts experience in commercial
  business within a career spanning at least 5 years
• Excellent system skills particularly Excel & AI tools
• Experience of providing commercial analysis reporting and recommendations
• Experience in Travel industry desirable

Whats in it for you

• Exclusive Travel Discounts: As part of Flight Centre Travel Group you gain access to exclusive industry rates and discounts through our in-house travel team.
• Career Development: With Flight Centre Travel Groups global presence spanning 30 brands in over 20 countries youll have clear career pathways and the resources you need to achieve your professional goals including training and support.
• Vibrant Culture & industry-renowned social events: Experience our fun industry-renowned culture with exciting social events such as monthly awards nights global conferences end-of-financial-year balls and more.
• Active Hour: Prioritise your well-being with an hour dedicated each week to focus on your fitness or personal wellness.
• Comprehensive Health Cash Plan: Get reimbursed for a variety of medical services including dental optical and chiropractic care with our bronze-level health cash plan.
• Health & Wellbeing Challenges: Stay engaged with monthly health and wellbeing challenges designed to keep you motivated and healthy.
• Financial Wellbeing Support: Access expert financial services including mortgage advice regulated financial guidance and money coaching to help you manage your finances.
• And Much More: Enjoy a range of additional benefits including company-matched charitable donations an excellent pension scheme share options an electric vehicle scheme and a variety of salary sacrifice benefits.

Our number one philosophy is Our people. Flight Centre Travel Groups promise is to provide an environment with equality of respect dignity and opportunity for all our employees. We value an inclusive and supportive workplace which reflects the diversity of our society.

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