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Director Commercial Finance

Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) is one of the world's largest travel retailers and corporate travel managers. The company, which is headquartered in Brisbane, Australia has company-owned leisure and corporate travel business in 23 countries, spanning Australia, New Zealand, the Americas, Europe, the United Kingdom, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and Asia. FCTG also operates a global corporate travel management network, which extends to more than 90 countries through company-owned businesses and independent licensees. The company opened its first leisure travel shop in Sydney, Australia in 1982 and listed on the Australian Securities Exchange in 1995.  Our purpose is to "open up the world for those who want to see". Every day, we give people all around the world the opportunity to experience something really amazing - travel!

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About The Opportunity

Key Responsibilities

• Own commercial finance oversight for the Americas Supply Division, partnering with senior leaders to translate supplier strategies into measurable financial outcomes
• Deliver robust financial analysis of supplier agreements, identifying underleveraged revenue opportunities and activation levers
• Support large bid pricing, strategic supplier proposals, and brandled supply initiatives with clear financial guidance
• Develop scalable frameworks to evaluate supplier agreements against contractual commitments, revenue targets, and strategic priorities
• Partner with Supply Operations to ensure execution aligns to agreed commercial terms and optimization objectives
• Identify and prioritize new revenue streams, including overrides, ancillary income, and partnership incentives
• Lead supply revenue forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and scenario modelling
• Design dashboards and reporting to track supplier KPIs, revenue performance, and cost productivity
• Champion AIenabled analytics and machine learning tools to enhance commercial insight and decisionmaking
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of two accountants across the USA and Canada
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and accessible work environment where all Flighties feel welcomed, respected, and supported to thrive.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and accessible work environment where all Flighties feel welcomed, respected, and supported to thrive

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field
• Master's degree or professional certification (CFA, CPA, CIMA) highly regarded
• 10+ years' experience in commercial finance or strategic finance roles
• Strong experience analysing supplier or vendor agreements; travel or hospitality experience highly desirable
• Expert proficiency in Excel, SQL, and BI tools (e.g., Power BI)
• Handson experience applying AI/ML tools in a commercial finance context
• Advanced financial modelling, forecasting, and analytical skills
• Proven people leadership experience, including remote or distributed teams
• Experience working within a multinational organisation preferred

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.

• Have fun: At the heart of everything we do at Flight Centre is a desire to have fun.
• 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!
• Use your smarts: Our people use their quick thinking, expertise, and tenacity to always figure things out.
• 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.
• Personal connections: We are a big business founded on personal relationships.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through initiatives like Diversity Day (paid leave to observe a holiday or cultural celebration of your choice) Employee Resource Groups (Racial Equity, Gender Equity, LGBTQ2IA+, Accessibility, Environmental Justice), DEI education initiatives, and equitable practices, including regular equity assessments and inclusive recruitment protocols.
• A career, not a job: We offer genuine opportunities for people to grow and evolve
• We back our people all the way: We are strongly committed to supporting every single employee in their professional and personal development.
• Giving Back: Our Corporate Social Responsibility program supports nominated charities through volunteering and fundraising, complemented by our Office Environmental Program, LEED Gold-certified office spaces, and 1 paid Volunteer Day per calendar year.

Benefits Include:

• Paid Time Off: A comprehensive time off package, including up to 15 vacation days (prorated upon hire and increasing to 20 days after 2 years of employment), 5 sick days, 3 personal days, 1 Diversity Day, 1 Volunteer Day, and 8 recognized holidays annually.
• Travel perks/discounts
• Health & Wellness Programs and Employee Financial Wellness Services
• National/International Award Nights and Conferences
• Health benefits including, medical, dental, vision, gender affirming care, and fertility care
• Insurance including hospital indemnity, AD&D, critical illness, long-term and short-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k program with partial match
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Share Plan - Ability to purchase company stock on Australian Stock Exchange with partial company match, subject to terms and conditions
• Global career opportunities in a network of brands and businesses

*Vacation, Personal, and Sick time accrual rates will vary based on full-time or part-time employee status. Recognized Holidays are either paid time off or, if required to work due to job requirements, holiday pay rate, and may vary depending on state.

Location - New York, USA

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for then APPLY NOW.

For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of $150,000 - $170,000. Base salary is dependent on relevant factors, including experience, geographic location, and job requirements.

This posting reflects an active vacancy that we are currently seeking to fill.

We welcome applications from candidates with diverse experiences.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process, AI tools may assist in the screening and assessment of applications. Final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers.

Our number one philosophy? Our people. Flight Centre Travel Group's promise is to provide an environment with equality of respect, dignity and opportunity for all our employees. We value an inclusive and supportive workplace which truly reflects the diversity of our society.

We are committed to providing a barrier-free pathway throughout our recruitment process. We welcome accommodation requests to make our hiring and onboarding experience as accessible as possible. Please advise us about accommodation needs at any point by contacting our Recruitment Team at fccareers@flightcentre.ca

Travel Weekly Magellan Awards: Silver Winner (2023)
GBTA WINiT Top 50 Award Recipients (2018-2025)
CHHR: 5-Star DE&I Employer (2023, 2024)
Seramount, FCTG Mexico: Member of the Global Inclusion Index (2023-25)
Newsweek: America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024)
Benefits Canada: Health/Wellness Program and Mental Health Program (2023, 2025)
OutThere Awards: Inclusive Travel Finalist (2025)
Canadian HR Awards: Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Awardee (2025)

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