Financial Controller – Corporate Brands (ANZ)
We're seeking a commercially minded, results-driven Financial Controller to lead and enhance financial operations across our ANZ Corporate Travel portfolio. This is a pivotal role where you’ll drive end-to-end financial control, lead transactional finance functions, and support strategic decision-making at the executive level. You’ll be empowered to innovate, influence change, and contribute to the growth and efficiency of the finance function—internally and for our valued customers.
Your Impact
Reporting to the Global Head of Corporate Transactional Finance and the GM of Finance – Corporate ANZ, you’ll take ownership of all aspects of Transactional Finance (AP, AR, Reconciliations) and Financial Control across the Corporate Travel division. You’ll lead a large, high-performing team, including offshore operations, and play a key role in process improvement and automation projects that enhance both internal operations and the customer experience.
This is a high-exposure role with significant engagement across senior leadership and an exciting opportunity to shape the direction of financial services for one of the travel industry’s leading corporate groups.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead Accounts Payable, Credit Control, Commission Collection, Reconciliations, Financial Accounting, and Management Accounting functions across Australia and New Zealand
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Oversee and optimise the performance of our offshore finance teams, ensuring SLAs and service quality standards are met
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Collaborate globally as a key member of the Global Transactional Finance Senior Leadership Team, driving process standardisation and efficiencies across regions
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Build strong relationships with Operations and Suppliers to ensure data integrity and process excellence
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Champion a culture of continuous improvement focused on cost-efficiency, risk mitigation, and customer satisfaction
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Partner with Technology teams to roll out system enhancements and automation initiatives
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Lead through change—motivate and guide your team through a dynamic business landscape
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Ensure timely and accurate completion of month-end processes and financial reporting
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Manage coordination of external audits and statutory reporting
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Provide technical accounting guidance and support to the broader Finance team
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Align team culture and performance with broader Corporate ANZ finance strategy
About You
You’re a dynamic and customer-centric finance leader who thrives in fast-paced environments. With a strong foundation in financial control, you bring strategic insight, a passion for operational improvement, and the leadership to inspire high-performing teams. You’re analytical, detail-oriented, and solution-focused, capable of navigating complexity while delivering clarity and value.
What You’ll Bring
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4+ years in a senior finance leadership role, ideally within a large, multi-brand or B2B organization
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Proven success in financial control and process improvement
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CA/CPA qualification (or equivalent post-graduate finance certification)
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Strong leadership skills with experience managing large, cross-functional and offshore teams
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Exceptional attention to detail and ownership mentality
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Strategic thinker with strong risk awareness and problem-solving skills
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Experience in delivering finance transformation initiatives or business process enhancements
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Outstanding communication skills with the ability to simplify complex financial data
About Our Corporate Travel Group
We are home to a diverse portfolio of trusted brands including FCM Travel Solutions, Corporate Traveller, Stage & Screen Travel, and Meetings & Events. We’re on a mission to transform corporate travel through innovation, excellence, and customer-first service. Our people are at the heart of our success—we support them with great culture, opportunities, and a flexible, inclusive work environment.
What you'll Enjoy:
🙋🏾♀️Culture: you will be employed by an inclusive company that offers a team culture like no other in the industry - Flight Centre Travel Group Australia is proud to be a certified Great Place To Work® Australia New Zealand Pty Lt
👐🏽 Our People: FCTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people from racial, ethnic, or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability
🎉Development: Individualised Learning & Development pathway options
🏆Exclusive Staff Discounts: Accessible via our employee-only portal with 350+ of Australia’s leading retailers, health and wellness discounts, financial planning advice, employee share plan and more
🌏Travel Discounts: Including family and friends - flights, hotels, tours, cruises, travel insurance and more
💎Brightness of Future: Career opportunities in a network of brands and businesses across the globe - we promote from within
🥦Corporate Health Discounts: Access exclusive discounts on health insurance plans for you and your family with our partner, BUPA, access to internal gym
🌞Mental Health: Support and Employee Assistance Program for staff and family
🎉Social: Regular awards nights, social team-building and industry events, with the opportunity to attend global conferences (Los Angeles in 2025)
🙏🏼 Giving Back: Corporate Social Responsibility program supporting nominated charities through Workplace Giving, volunteering and fundraising; paid parental and volunteer leave
💚Sustainability: The protection of our environment is essential to the future of tourism, as a leading travel group, we have made efforts to affect positive change to the environment
