Commercial Finance Manager

We want everyone to live life by the compass, not by the clock. Envoyage is a global network of experienced, entrepreneurial travel advisors and agencies across the world. As part of Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG), we’ve got the breadth, reach and expertise to equip travel businesses with everything needed to succeed.  We know that just as every trip is unique, so is every travel business. This is why we’ve created Envoyage with travel advisors in mind. Our goal is to be the home and the heart of the travel industry for the independent world and to build an unparalleled offering you can tap into as much or as little as you need to succeed, grow and thrive

FCTG, headquartered in Brisbane, Australia, is one of the world’s largest travel retailers and corporate travel managers, with operations in 23 countries and a presence in over 90 through independent networks. Since opening its first shop in 1982, FCTG has remained committed to its purpose: “to open up the world for those who want to see,” creating unforgettable travel experiences for people worldwide.

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About The Opportunity

The Flight Centre Travel Group (FLT) 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.

Flight Centre Travel Group Americas is a dynamic and fast-growing region within the group; we are seeking a Commercial Finance Manager for our Envoyage Canada Brand. This role will partner with the Operational Leader of Envoyage Canada and the brand Global CFO (based in Australia) to drive the strategic growth and commercial development of the brand. This role is a fantastic opportunity for a go-getter Financial Analyst with experience in B2B2C business growth looking for the next step in their career or an experienced FP&A leader looking use their skills to 10x grow the Envoyage brand across Canada.  

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial Strategy Support:
  • Partnering with the brand leader of Envoyage Canada to support their strategic growth objectives
  • Pricing strategy: develop and evaluate pricing strategies to ensure profitably and market competitiveness
  • Profitability analysis: Assess the profitability of products, services and business sales channels, identifying opportunities for improvement
  • Prepare presentation of financial performance and strategic focus
• Financial Planning & Analysis:
  • Budgeting: develop and manage the annual budget in alignment with the brands strategic goals
  • Forecasting; Provide financial forecast and track performance against targets
  • Variance analysis: Analyze financial results, comparing actual performance with forecast and budgets and providing insights on variances
• Financial Reporting:
  • Weekly Trading Estimate with commentary
  • Management Reporting: Prepare and present financial reports to all levels of the brands support team, including key performance indicators (KPIs), financial metrics and business trends.
  • Remove decentralized reporting from operational team and consolidate into one standard reporting suite
  • Board Reporting: Provide financial summaries and input into the brand regional level board reports.
  • Facilitate global reporting understanding and distribution. E.g. Supplier reporting, marketing, costs
• Cost controls:
  • Financial ownership of operating expenses such as advertising, promotional & marketing activities
  • Partnering with management to ensure appropriate & optimal resource allocation decisions are made, and expenses remain within budget

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in finance roles
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Advanced Excel Skills plus PowerBI
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, be well organized, have a proven history of success
• Proven ability to set goals and execute plans to achieve those goals
• Ability to tell a story through presentation of financial results
• Must be highly motivated and a self-starter (highly proactive)
• Excellent interpersonal communication, teamwork & problem-solving skills
• Highest levels of integrity, work ethic and professionalism
• Experience working in a multinational company desirable
• Experience in the travel industry desirable

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 initiatives like Diversity Day (paid leave to observe a holiday or cultural celebration of your choice) 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: Our Corporate Social Responsibility program supports nominated charities through volunteering and fundraising, complemented by our Office Environmental Program, LEED® Gold-certified office spaces, and 1 paid Volunteer Day per calendar year.

Benefits Include:

• Generous paid time off policy
• Travel perks/discounts
• Health & Wellness Programs and Employee Financial Wellness Services
• National/International Award Nights and Conferences
• Group benefits including extended health care, dental and vision, gender affirming care, fertility care
• Insurance including life, AD&D, critical illness, long term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• RRSP/RPP with matching
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Share Plan – Ability to purchase company stock on Australian Stock Exchange with partial company match, subject to terms and conditions
• Global career opportunities in a network of brands and businesses

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Location – Toronto, Canada 

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

For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of $100,000 - $105,000. Base salary is dependent on relevant factors, including experience, geographic location, and job requirements.

This posting reflects an active vacancy that we are currently seeking to fill.

We welcome applications from candidates with diverse experiences; Canadian work experience is not required for this position.

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

As part of our recruitment process, AI tools may assist in the screening and assessment of applications. Final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers.

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 fccareers@flightcentre.ca

🏆 Travel Weekly Magellan Awards: Silver Winner for Accessibility and Inclusivity (2023)
🌟 GBTA WINiT: DEI Leadership Pinnacle Award (2023)
✈️ CHHR: 5-Star DE&I Employer (2023, 2024)
🌍 Seramount, FCTG Mexico : Member of the Global Inclusion Index (2023, 2024)
🏅 Newsweek: America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024)