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Finance Manager

Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) is one of the world’s largest travel retailers and corporate travel managers. The company, which is headquartered in Brisbane, Australia has company-owned leisure and corporate travel business in 23 countries, spanning Australia, New Zealand, the Americas, Europe, the United Kingdom, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and Asia. FCTG also operates a global corporate travel management network, which extends to more than 90 countries through company-owned businesses and independent licensees. The company opened its first leisure travel shop in Sydney, Australia in 1982 and listed on the Australian Securities Exchange in 1995.  Our purpose is to “open up the world for those who want to see”. Every day, we give people all around the world the opportunity to experience something really amazing – travel!

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About The Opportunity

Plan, direct, and control the financial and accounting management of the travel agency, ensuring necessary liquidity for daily operations (BSP, supplier payments). The role is responsible for tax compliance with SAT, mitigating exchange rate risks, and the profitability of business units (Corporate, Leisure, MICE).

Key Responsibilities

A. Financial Management

• Collection Management: Supervise daily cash flow, crucial in an agency where customer collections and supplier payments have different timeframes.
• Foreign Exchange Management (FX): Execute hedging strategies and currency trading (USD, EUR, MXN) to protect profit margins against Mexican peso volatility.

B. Financial Operations Control

• BSP Control (IATA): Supervise the weekly/biweekly reconciliation and payment of the Billing and Settlement Plan (airline tickets), ensuring no discrepancies exist.
• Commission Management: Monitor effective collection of commissions (front and back-end) and overrides from airlines, hotels, and GDS providers (like Amadeus or Sabre).
• Accounts Receivable (Credit): Evaluate and authorize credit lines for corporate clients, minimizing past-due accounts.

C. Accounting and Tax

• Mexican Regulations: Ensure compliance with NIF (Financial Information Standards) and federal and state tax obligations (ISR, IVA, ISN).
• Invoicing 4.0: Supervise the correct issuance of CFDI 4.0, payment supplements, and management of operations with 0% rate (export of tourism services) vs. 16% rate.
• Audit: Coordinate internal and external audits and address SAT requirements.

D. Planning and Reporting

• Prepare the annual budget and conduct quarterly reviews (Forecast).
• Present monthly financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet) to Management with variance analysis.
• Define financial KPIs: Margin per ticket, profitability per advisor, portfolio days, etc.

Experience & Qualifications

• Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Public Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Administration.
  • Desirable: Master's in Finance or MBA.

  Experience:

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in financial management.
  • Essential: Previous experience in Tourism, Hospitality, or Travel Agencies (knowledge of IATA and GDS cycle).
  • Solid experience managing accounting teams in Mexico.

  Technical Knowledge:

  • Software: Proficiency in ERPs (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and desirable knowledge of agency Back Office systems (e.g., ANT).
  • Excel: Advanced Level (Macros, Pivot Tables, Financial Modeling).
  • Language: Advanced English (Bilingual) - Essential for communication with Corporate in Australia and the United States.

  Soft Skills Competencies:

  • Strategic Vision: Ability to understand how global volatility affects local business.
  • Leadership: Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams (accountants, treasury, collections).
  • Integrity and Ethics: Transparent resource management.
  • Pressure Tolerance: The tourism sector is dynamic and requires quick decisions.

Work Perks! - What’s in it for you:

FCTG is renowned internationally for having amazing perks and an even better culture.  We understand that our people are our most valuable asset. It is the passion and dedication of our teams that keep the company on top of the industry ladder. It’s also why we offer some great employee benefits and perks outside of the norm.

• Have fun: At the heart of everything we do at Flight Centre is a desire to have fun.
• Reward & Recognition: Celebrate the success of yourself and others at our regular Buzz Nights and at the annual Global Gathering - You'll have to experience it to believe it!
• Use your smarts: Our people use their quick thinking, expertise, and tenacity to always figure things out.
• Love for travel: We were founded by people who wanted to travel and want others to do the same. That passion is something you can’t miss in our people or service.
• Personal connections: We are a big business founded on personal relationships.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through Employee Resource Groups (Racial Equity, Gender Equity, LGBTQ2IA+, Accessibility, Environmental Justice), DEI education initiatives, and equitable practices, including regular equity assessments and inclusive recruitment protocols.
• A career, not a job: We offer genuine opportunities for people to grow and evolve
• We back our people all the way: We are strongly committed to supporting every single employee in their professional and personal development.
• Giving Back: Proud Corporate Social Responsibility program supporting nominated charities through volunteering and fundraising.

Benefits Include:

• Generous paid time off policy - including 40% Vacation Bonus and 30 day Christmas Bonus
• Travel perks/discounts
• Health & Wellness Programs 
• National/International Award Nights and Conferences
• Medical Expense Insurance
• Life Insurance Coverage as per Company Policy
• Social Security Benefits (IMSS), Retirement Savings (SAR), and Housing Fund (INFONAVIT)
• Food Vouchers Equivalent to 5% of Gross Monthly Salary
• Participation in the Company Pension Plan
• Global career opportunities in a network of brands and businesses

Location – Mexico City

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for then APPLY NOW.

EXTERNAL POSTINGS ONLY - We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.

INTERNAL POSTINGS ONLY - Before applying to any internal position you must have been with the company or your current role for a minimum of 6 - 12 months and notify your leader prior to applying.

Our number one philosophy? Our people. Flight Centre Travel Group’s 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 truly reflects the diversity of our society.

We are committed to providing a barrier-free pathway throughout our recruitment process. We welcome accommodation requests to make our hiring and onboarding experience as accessible as possible. Please advise us about accommodation needs at any point by contacting our Recruitment Team at recursoshumanos@flightcentre.com.mx