Job Description

Flight Centre is a fast paced, growth focused, high performing organisation. Throughout the pandemic we’ve continued to win business and grow market share, and we expect this trend to continue. This role will be a dedicated resource to the Flight Centre Brand Business, and its purpose is to help drive the profitability.
The core responsibilities for the Management Accountant are; Trial Balance Production, protecting the business through strong Financial Controls, and driving performance through Regular Reporting and the Reforecasting process. This role is not isolated from the business. Some director and senior management level business partnering will be required.
The Management Accountant role is incredibly varied, giving plenty of scope for continuous development. By extension, this also provides a suitable steppingstone for progression.
Performance Objectives
1. Financial Control is critical to the success of our business. You will play a key role in protecting the business. From the outset you will
Ensure Trial Balance is closed no later than Day 4
Gain a solid understanding of the month end close procedures, ensuring these are documented and understood
Adhere to all group standards and ensure accounting policies are adhered to
Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring appropriate actions are taken to remedy and prevent out of standard accounts
Implement cost control reviews
Assist with Group and regulatory reporting
Supporting Group with external audit requirements
Ownership of variable Payroll processes
2. Operational Excellence
Within the first six months you will
Review all procedures, eliminating work wherever possible, and minimising the impact of month-end bottle necks
Partner with other Finance teams to optimise workflows across the department
Contribute to the culture of continuous improvement and innovation
3. Reporting
From the outset
Complete all regular daily, weekly, and monthly reporting, ensuring completeness and accuracy are not compromised in exchange for timeliness
Develop reporting within the BI platform
Within the first six months
Production of TB close result with commentary no later than working day 4
Ensure all standard MI is produced and published by working day 7
With assistance from the Commercial Analysts, review standard MI to ensure this is fit for purpose
4. Leadership
You will
Be passionate about Flight Centre, and champions both the Finance and Global core values
Take pride in all aspects of Financial Control and Operational Excellence, including integrity of the Balance Sheet, timely production of accurate reporting, and continuous improvement
Present results and forecasts to the Senior Leadership team with confidence, being prepared to challenge assumptions and help hold the leadership team to account
5. Business acumen and profit improvement
From the outset
Develop a solid understanding of the Flight Centre business models, including income and cost drivers
Take ownership of the weekly and monthly estimates
Complete monthly / quarterly / annual forecasting and budget activity, engaging with the business and other parts of Finance as required
Work with other areas, within Finance and other departments, on supporting other initiatives, e.g. ad-hoc reporting, change management
Within the first three months, compile cost reduction and profit initiatives, and create timely reporting tracking performance
 
Minimum requirements
Relevant degree, and partial completion of relevant accounting body (CIMA, ACCA or equivalent); those with extensive relevant experience will also be considered
Minimum of two years Management Accounting experience
Strong Excel, good awareness of BI / data
Demonstrable experience in process improvement
Commercially astute; should be able to identify successful profit improvement initiatives
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Flexible and pragmatic
Calm under pressure
Team player
Great customer service
What we offer:
Rewards platform, cash health plan, travel discounts, in-house financial 
Employee share plan 
Consistently recognised externally as a ’Great Place to Work’  
Fun, social, egalitarian culture with focus on ownership and responsibility 
Global career opportunities in a network of brands and businesses 
Ongoing training and professional development 
Hybrid working model 
Proud Corporate Social Responsibility platform through the Flight Centre Foundation, Responsible Travel Charter, and Brighter Futures programs 
This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate. If you’d like to start your career with one of the world’s leading travel companies, apply today. 
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, gender identity, sexual orientation or age.