Global Corporate Management Accountant- London, UK

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Brand: Finance, Procurement, Legal, Privacy, Property
Work type: Full time, Hybrid
Location: London
Categories: Finance

About Flight Centre Travel Group

Flight Centre Travel Group is one of the world’s largest travel companies with over 12,000 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 we’re a great place to work, we have the proof to back it up. Over the past 12 years we’ve 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, we’re 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 You'll 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 We're 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 

 

What's 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 Group’s global presence, spanning 30+ brands in over 20 countries, you’ll 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 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 reflects the diversity of our society.

We welcome accommodation requests to help 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 RecruitmentUK@flightcentre.co.uk. #LI-CS2#LI-Hybrid

 

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