Job Description
*Join one of the world’s largest travel groups
*Be supported every step of the way, strive for greatness, the world is open to you
Purpose of the Senior Finance Business Partner position: Location- QLD OR VIC
Reporting to the Global Flight Centre Brand CFO, you will partner with the FC Brand Sales and Operational Leader and play a vital role in providing strong financial advice, and commercial decision-making support, partnering with stakeholders to achieve the brand strategic objectives. The successful candidate needs to be an experienced finance professional who is commercially astute and demonstrates strong communication, leadership, and collaboration skills.
Main responsibilities: Strategic Planning, Commercial Acumen, Financial Reporting & Review
SME & owner for finance deployments/enhancements
Manage cost control and policies attached to cost control across the company
Partnering with the Operational leader to understand impacts of past performance as well as future trends to find new opportunities or enhance current business performance
Reviews/recommendations on shop network efficiencies & cost savings
This includes monthly reporting on Results, variance to forecasts as well as weekly trading updates
Provide monthly performance reporting and value add analysis that enables business stakeholders to make informed decisions
Work with the Operations Leader to develop and review Profit and Loss forecasts that reflect the operational targets and are aligned with Global strategy
Work with the Finance SWOT team to develop and maintain Brand balance sheet and cashflow forecasts
Experience:
Experience leading a finance team
8+ Years working experience in a similar role
CA/CPA qualification or another relevant post graduate qualification
Strong business partnering skills, managing, and influencing stakeholders, building relationships
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills & advanced experience using financial systems in a commercial environment e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Power Bi
Benefits on offer!
Paid Parental Leave
Access to ongoing training- Individualised Learning & Development pathway options
Exclusive retail discounts – accessible via our employee-only portal with 350+ of Australia’s leading retailers
Travel discounts including family and friends, health and wellness discounts, financial planning advise and more
Flexibility- Monday to Friday week, business hours – Have your weekends to yourself, (60/40 WFH/Office)
Brightness of future – career opportunities in a network of brands and businesses across the global - we promote from within
Corporate Health Discounts – access exclusive discounts on health insurance plans for you and your family with our partner, BUPA.
Monthly awards nights, social team building events, and opportunity to attend global conference (Las-Vegas 2022 )
Sustainability – The protection of our environment is essential to the future of tourism, as a leading travel group, we have made efforts to affect positive change to the environment, visit our CSR Page.
Proud Corporate Social Responsibility platform
Across our brand, we take our business seriously but not ourselves. We take leaps of faith, have trust in our teams and work collaboratively and take ownership of our business to achieve our goals. Our spirit of egalitarianism, irreverence and ownership defines the way we behave. These are the three shared values that we place above all others. They help us make informed decisions and solidify our company culture. That’s the FCTG Way Sound like a good fit for you? Apply now.