Financial Accounting - Team Leader Leisure

The role of the Financial Accounting Team Leader is to handle end-to-end financial accounting for Flight Centre Travel Group's Australian Leisure Brand, including General Ledger Close Process management, monthly reporting, and supporting EOFY and Half-Year audits.
The Team Leader will be responsible for accounting for stores, online and luxury brands, marketing, and support divisions, covering cash, debtors, creditors, revenue recognition, wages, expenses, and management fees.
Day to day you'll be…
Manage the month-end GL close processes for the Leisure business
Review of Balance Sheet Reconciliations and reporting across the Leisure business
Timely and accurate preparation of monthly Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet reviews, including commentary and analysis
Support the Group Financial Reporting team with EOFY and Half-Year external audits, by delivering on the Leisure brand audit requirements.
Protect our business by monitoring and reviewing at-risk items
Ensure compliance with company policies, relevant accounting standards, and FCL minimum standards for financial systems and processes
Constantly look to improve efficiencies within finance workflow processes
Assist with special projects and the implementation of systems and process improvement initiatives as they arise
People:

Lead the team with a clear vision and strategic direction.
Inspire and motivate team members to cultivate a positive and engaging work culture.
Foster an environment of psychological safety and openness.
Provide constructive feedback, manage performance as needed, and hold team members accountable.
Align and energise the team to achieve business objectives.
Develop talent and promote a culture of continuous learning, supporting team member professional development.
Support the FCTG way, adopting our Philosophies to foster and develop our extraordinary culture across all teams.
Manage succession planning to ensure future leadership and talent needs are met.
We'd love to hear from you if you have…
5+ years' experience with/in ASX listed financial reporting teams
Meticulous eye for detail and curiosity to explore
Strong manager/coaching/leadership skills
High degree of flexibility and ability to deal with change, growth, and pressure in a fast-paced environment
Interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to develop relationships at all levels
Team player who can motivate teams to excel, adopting our FCTG values
External Audit experience
Advanced excel skills, including modeling, use of Power Automate and/or Power BI.
Philosophies to support our extraordinary culture.
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 Ltd.
Our People:
FCTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages 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 disabilities.
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.
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