finance manager

finance manager Wimbledon, England

Flight Centre Travel Group
Full Time Wimbledon, England 10.56 - 12.04 GBP Today
Job description

Job no: 517979
Brand: Flight Centre Travel Group
Work type: Full time
Location: Wimbledon
Categories: Finance & Strategy

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.


The role

This is a great an opportunity to work within Transactional Finance across our FCM European businesses consisting of Germany, France, Switzerland, Spain, Nordics, and the Netherlands.


Reporting to the UK Head of Transactional Finance, you will also work closely with a broad area of the business such as FCM European Finance Team, the mid office support team and FCM operations.


With the primary focus for the countries being a change in their mid-office system over the coming years, a key responsibility for this role is mapping out the existing transaction workflows and support the design of the processes in the new systems. As a SME (Subject Matter Expert), you will ensure these processes are robust, efficient and strong financial controls have been implemented in this design of the flows.


With the recent globalisation of Transactional Finance, this role will play a pivotal role in the journey of setting a framework which delivers a consistent and standardised service whilst implementing automation where possible. You will join a community who are passionate for continuously improving our function as the company continues to evolve.


What we require

  • Strong communication skills, both spoken and written, with an ability to communicate with finance and non-finance individuals.
  • A strong attention to detail and understanding of the importance of accuracy.
  • Experience of having worked in transactional finance and is now a Part-qualified accountant or above (CIMA, ACCA or equivalent), with relevant degree.
  • A logical approach to problem solving.
  • A passion and aptitude for process reengineering
  • Appreciation of accounting fundamentals and importance of strong financial controls
  • Ability to work to deadlines and deliver on commitments.
  • Good time management; being flexible and adaptable.
  • A keen desire to learn new things.
  • A proven focus on improving efficiency and effectiveness of processes.

Our award-winning work perks

  • Flexible/hybrid working model - a mix of remote and office work.
  • Discounted travel for family and friends - booked by our in-house travel team – as part of Flight Centre Travel Group, you have access to industry rates and discounts for you and your friends and family.
  • Career progression – as part of Flight Centre Travel Group with a global brand network spanning 30+ brands and 20+ countries you are empowered to create clear career pathways and have access to the training and support needed to achieve your goals.
  • Fun culture with industry-renowned social events (think monthly award nights, global conferences, end-of-financial year balls + more).
  • Active Hour – an hour set aside each week to spend on your well-being.
  • Bronze-level health cash plan - claim cash back against a range of medical services including dentistry, optical, and chiropractic.
  • Plus so much more (company-matched charitable giving, excellent pension scheme, an active hour each week etc.)

finance manager
Flight Centre Travel Group

http://www.fctgcareers.com
Brisbane, Australia
Graham Turner
$10+ billion (USD)
5001 to 10000 Employees
Company - Public
Travel Agencies
1982
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