Senior Manager - Finance

Hello, 

FCM part of FCTG is one of the world’s largest travel management companies and a trusted partner for nationals and multinational companies. With a 24/7 reach in 97 countries, FCM’s flexible technology anticipates and solves client needs, supported by experts who provide in-depth local knowledge and duty of care as part of the ultimate personalised business travel experience.

As part of the ASX-listed Flight Centre Travel Group, FCM delivers the best market-wide rates, unique added-value benefits, and exclusive solutions.

Winner of the World's Leading Travel Management Company Award at the WTM for nine consecutive years (2019-2011), FCM is constantly transforming the business of travel through its empowered and accountable people who deliver 24/7 service and are available online and offline.  FCM has won the coveted Great Place to Work certification for the fifth time! FCM Travel India is one of India’s Top 100 Great Mid-size Workplaces 2024 and the Best in Professional Services.

A leader in the travel tech space, FCM has proprietary client solutions. FCM provides specialist services via FCM Consulting and FCM Meetings & Events.

Day in the life:

The Senior Manager – Finance / Finance Controller will be responsible for managing and overseeing the end-to-end financial management and accounting operations, with primary ownership of the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes.

The role will ensure the integrity, accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting, strong financial controls, compliance with accounting policies, and effective delivery of management reporting. The role will partner closely with business stakeholders, corporate finance and other functional teams to provide financial insights, resolve issues and drive continuous improvement across the finance function.

You'll be perfect for the role if you have:

1. Financial Close & Month-End Management

• Own and manage the end-to-end month-end close process, ensuring all activities are completed accurately and within agreed timelines.
• Establish and maintain a robust month-end close calendar, including clear ownership, timelines and dependencies.
• Review and oversee:
• General ledger activities
• Journal entries and adjustments
• Accruals and prepayments
• Revenue and expense recognition
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Intercompany accounting and reconciliations
• Fixed assets and depreciation
• Provisions and reserves
• Bank and other key account reconciliations
• Review month-end results and identify unusual movements, variances and accounting issues.
• Ensure all balance sheet accounts are appropriately reconciled and supported.
• Drive timely resolution of open items and aged balances.

2. Financial Reporting & Management Accounting

• Prepare and review monthly financial reporting packs for senior management and business stakeholders.
• Provide analysis of actuals versus budget, forecast and prior periods.
• Develop meaningful variance analysis and commentary covering key movements and business drivers.
• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual management reporting.
• Ensure financial information is accurate, consistent and aligned with accounting policies.
• Provide financial insights to support business and operational decision-making.

3. Financial Control & Governance

• Establish and maintain a strong financial control environment across the FAMA function.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies, internal controls and applicable accounting standards.
• Review key financial processes and identify control gaps and operational risks.
• Implement appropriate controls to minimise financial, compliance and operational risks.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure timely closure of audit observations.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and evidence for key financial controls.

4. Balance Sheet & Working Capital Management

• Take ownership of the balance sheet review and governance process.
• Ensure balance sheet accounts are reconciled, substantiated and reviewed on a regular basis.
• Monitor aged and unusual balances and drive timely resolution.
• Review working capital movements and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure appropriate accounting treatment for provisions, accruals and other estimates.

5. Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support the annual budgeting and financial planning process.
• Coordinate periodic forecasting and reforecasting activities.
• Work with business stakeholders to understand financial drivers and assumptions.
• Analyse budget versus actual performance and provide recommendations to management.
• Support long-term financial planning and scenario analysis.

6. Stakeholder Management

• Act as a key finance business partner to senior stakeholders across the organisation.
• Work closely with FAMA, FP&A, business finance, operations and corporate finance teams.
• Partner with business leaders to understand financial performance and operational drivers.
• Communicate financial results and complex accounting matters clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with global finance teams and key internal stakeholders.

7. Process Improvement & Transformation

• Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency, quality and scalability of finance processes.
• Drive standardisation and automation of repetitive finance activities.
• Identify opportunities to reduce manual intervention in month-end close and reporting.
• Implement process improvements to improve close timelines, data quality and control effectiveness.
• Support finance transformation and technology initiatives such as ERP, reporting and automation projects.
• Establish and monitor relevant finance process KPIs.

8. Team Leadership & Capability Development

• Lead, coach and develop the FAMA team.
• Establish clear objectives, responsibilities and performance expectations.
• Build strong technical accounting and financial management capabilities within the team.
• Conduct regular performance and development discussions.
• Ensure appropriate succession planning and cross-training within the team.
• Create a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Key Deliverables / Success Measures

The role will be measured on:

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce or related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as CA / CPA / ACCA / CIMA would be preferred.
• Strong experience in month-end and year-end close processes.
• Experience managing balance sheet reconciliations, journals, accruals, provisions and intercompany accounting.
• Strong understanding of financial controls and accounting principles.
• Experience working with global finance teams / shared services / GCC environments would be advantageous.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Dynamics 365 or similar.
• Strong Excel and financial reporting skills; experience with Power BI or other reporting tools is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in team leadership, stakeholder management and process transformation.

Key Competencies

• Financial controllership
• Management accounting
• Financial reporting
• Month-end close management
• Financial controls & governance
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Business partnering
• Stakeholder management
• Process improvement and automation
• Team leadership
• Strong attention to detail
• Commercial acumen
• Excellent written and verbal communication

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. 

You will be rewarded with competitive market salary. You will also be equipped with relevant training courses and tools to set you up for success with endless career advancement and job opportunities all over the world.

Market Aligned remuneration structure and a highly competitive salary 

Fun and Energetic culture: At the heart of everything we do at FCM is a desire to have fun and be yourself 

Work life Balance: We believe in “No Leave = No Life” So have your own travel adventures with paid annual leave 

Great place to work - Recognized as a top workplace for 5 consecutive years, which is a testimonial of our commitment towards our people 

Wellbeing Focus - We take care of our employee with comprehensive medical coverage, accidental insurance, and term insurance for the well being of our people.

Paternity Leave: We ensure that you can spend quality time with your growing family 

Travel perks: You'll have access to plenty of industry discounts to ensure you continue to broaden your horizons

A career, not a job: We believe in our people brightness of future. As a high growth company, you will have the opportunity to advance your career in any direction you choose whether that is locally or globally.

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! 

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. 

We value you... 

Flight Centre Travel Group is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that supports your unique identity to create better, safer experiences for everyone. We encourage you to come as you are; to foster inclusivity and collaboration. We celebrate you.

Who we are... 

Since our beginning, our vision has always been to open up the world for those who want to see. 

As a global travel retailer, our people come from all different backgrounds, and our connections spread to the far reaches of the globe - 20+ countries and counting! Together, we are a family (we call ourselves Flighties).

We offer genuine opportunities for people to grow and evolve. We embrace new experiences, we celebrate the wins, seize all opportunities, and empower all of our people to find their Brightness of Future. 

We encourage you to DREAM BIG through collaboration and innovation, and make sure you are supported to make incredible ideas a reality. Together, we deliver quality, innovative solutions that delight our customers and achieve our strategic priorities. 

Irreverence. Ownership. Egalitarianism