The Financial Controller will lead the AU finance function and work with the Leadership Teams of our Independent divisions in Australia. Reporting to the Global CFO, this role will operate at both strategic and operational levels, supporting the deployment and execution of business strategies while ensuring robust financial control, continuous process improvement, and effective change management. The Financial Controller will enhance business processes and controls, drive top and bottom-line growth initiatives, and lead the finance team proactively.
Your Opportunity:
• Support the Envoyage AU, Link and LTC GM’s and wider leadership teams.
• Manage and lead the AU Finance Team.
• Be a hands on leader with a passion for developing and evolving your team's capability.
• Lead and oversee financial operations and adherence to IFRS accounting standards, company policies and FCTG minimum standards.
• Take ownership of the monthly P&L and Balance Sheet for the region/division.
• Identify risks and opportunities and provide proactive recommendations.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, reporting and operational efficiency.
• Review and sign-off the balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain and improve our control environment and ensure any risks to the balance sheet are understood and minimised within the business.
• Lead the engagement with our audit partners on the biannually statutory audits.
• Lead cash flow forecasting
We’d love to hear from you if you have…
• 3+ Years' experience in a similar role
• CA/CPA Qualified (or equivalent)
• Ability to work independently and part of a team.
• Ability to work in a dynamic & complex business
environment.
• High degree of flexibility and ability to deal with
change, growth and pressure.
• High attention to detail.
What you'll Enjoy:
🙋🏾♀️Culture: you will be employed by an inclusive company that offers a team culture like no other in the industry - Flight Centre Travel Group Australia is proud to be a certified Great Place To Work® Australia New Zealand Pty Lt
👐🏽 Our People: FCTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people from racial, ethnic, or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability
🎉Development: Individualised Learning & Development pathway options
🏆Exclusive Staff Discounts: Accessible via our employee-only portal with 350+ of Australia’s leading retailers, health and wellness discounts, financial planning advice, employee share plan and more
🌏Travel Discounts: Including family and friends - flights, hotels, tours, cruises, travel insurance and more
💎Brightness of Future: Career opportunities in a network of brands and businesses across the globe - we promote from within
🥦Corporate Health Discounts: Access exclusive discounts on health insurance plans for you and your family with our partner, BUPA, access to internal gym
🌞Mental Health: Support and Employee Assistance Program for staff and family
🎉Social: Regular awards nights, social team-building and industry events, with the opportunity to attend global conferences (Los Angeles in 2025)
🙏🏼 Giving Back: Corporate Social Responsibility program supporting nominated charities through Workplace Giving, volunteering and fundraising; paid parental and volunteer leave
💚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
