Global Corporate Management Accountant- London, UK

About Flight Centre Travel Group

Flight Centre Travel Group is one of the world’s largest travel companies with over 12,000 employees globally, known as ‘Flighties’. With more than thirty brands and headquarters in over twenty countries, we offer diverse roles and endless opportunities. Over the past twelve years we have been voted a ‘Great Place to Work’, earning recognition as a Best Workplace for Wellbeing and Best Workplace for Women. We live and breathe our people‑first philosophy and are driven each day by the purpose of opening up the world for those who want to see. We’re a community of travel lovers looking for more 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. As shared resources and global alignment across Marketing, Leadership and Technology increase, this role is crucial in ensuring costs, projects and charging models are appropriately accounted for, managed and controlled. You will develop excellent relationships with the Global Corporate Marketing teams, external partners and the management of our various global and regional corporate brands. The role demands first‑class financial control, reporting and analysis delivered in a timely, accurate manner, and requires motivation to work well both autonomously and as part of the Global Finance team.

What You’ll Do

• Work alongside business leaders to develop an excellent understanding of their business, allowing you to make a valued contribution to business decision‑making.
• Assist leaders with understanding the financial implications of all decisions through ad‑hoc analysis and ongoing tracking of performance.
• Provide appropriate levels of challenge to maximise profit and control costs, involving target setting, budgeting, reforecasting, ROI analysis and other ad‑hoc analysis.
• Take responsibility for all financial reporting, including production and review of profit and loss statements.
• Develop and maintain local reporting processes and systems to track key performance indicators and drivers.
• Send invoices on agreed timelines and manage aged debt, chasing overdue invoices.
• Produce ad‑hoc reporting to enhance decision‑making.
• Provide timely, complete and accurate management accounts, including balance sheet postings and bank reconciliation in line with company standards.
• Develop and maintain a robust framework of financial control covering overhead spend and accrual processes.
• Complete accurate mid‑month estimates and end‑of‑month flash figures.
• Take personal responsibility for fostering a strong team spirit and morale within the finance department.
• Identify areas for improvement, efficiencies and growth requirements within the team.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to challenge existing processes.
• Excellent reporting and analysis skills.
• Proactive, self‑motivated, flexible, and dynamic; quick to embrace change.
• Good system skills, particularly Excel and AI tools such as Claude and ChatGPT.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Team player with strong attention to detail.
• Strong decision‑making abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• ACA/CIMA/ACCA part‑qualified, or individuals with relevant experience aiming to pursue an accounting qualification.
• Minimum of three years of management accounts experience in a commercial business, with a career spanning at least five years.
• Excellent system skills, particularly Excel and AI tools.
• Experience providing commercial analysis, reporting and recommendations.
• Experience in the travel industry is desirable.

What’s In It For You

• Exclusive travel discounts through our in‑house travel team.
• Clear career pathways and resources for professional development.
• Vibrant culture and industry‑renowned social events.
• One hour per week dedicated to fitness or personal wellness.
• Comprehensive health cash plan covering medical, dental, optical and chiropractic care.
• Monthly health and wellbeing challenges.
• Financial wellbeing support, including mortgage advice and money coaching.
• Company‑matched charitable donations, an excellent pension scheme, share options, an electric vehicle scheme and salary‑sacrifice benefits.

Our number one philosophy is our people. Flight Centre Travel Group promises an environment of equality, respect, dignity and opportunity for all employees. We value an inclusive and supportive workplace reflecting the diversity of our society.

We welcome accommodation requests to help make the hiring and onboarding experience as accessible as possible. Please advise us of any accommodation needs by contacting our Recruitment Team at RecruitmentUK@flightcentre.co.uk.