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 - 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. 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.

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.

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.
• 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.
• Management of aged debt, chasing overdue invoices.
• Provide timely, complete and accurate management accounts including balance sheet postings and bank reconciliation in line with company standards.
• Take personal responsibility for fostering a strong team spirit and morale within the team and Finance department.

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.
• Good systems skills, particularly Excel & AI tools.
• 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.
• Experience of providing commercial analysis, reporting and recommendations.
• Experience in Travel industry desirable.

What’s in it for you

• Exclusive Travel Discounts.
• Career Development.
• Vibrant Culture & industry-renowned social events.
• Active Hour.
• Comprehensive Health Cash Plan.
• Health & Wellbeing Challenges.
• Financial Wellbeing Support.
• And Much More.

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.