Global Finance Transformation Lead - FCM Meetings & Events

Global Finance Transformation Lead

FCM Meetings & Events (M&E) is embarking on one of its most ambitious global transformation programmes - The M&E Single Operating Model (SOM). This multi-market initiative will introduce a consistent technology and process framework across our global business, enabling greater efficiency, scalability and collaboration.

Working closely with regional finance teams, corporate stakeholders and external partners, you’ll bring structure to complex initiatives and ensure our finance solutions are practical, sustainable and aligned to business needs.

This 18 month contract can be based in Australia, the UK or Europe, this role requires flexibility to support a global team and occasional domestic and international travel.

 

 

Day to day you’ll be… 

• Lead finance transformation workstreams within the M&E Single Operating Model programme, including process standardisation, system implementation and operating model changes.
• Develop and manage project plans, tracking milestones, risks, dependencies and delivery outcomes across global markets.
• Partner with Finance Systems, Technology, Product teams and external vendors to support successful system rollouts, integrations and data migrations.
• Review and redesign finance processes, identifying opportunities for standardisation, automation and continuous improvement.
• Support finance solution design, including workflows, tax configuration, reconciliation processes and GL structures ahead of market go-lives.
• Build business cases, reporting dashboards and insights to track transformation progress, benefits and adoption.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement, communications and change activities to support successful implementation.
• Act as a key connection point between regional finance teams, corporate stakeholders and external partners to drive collaboration and delivery.

 

 

We’d love to hear from you if you have… 

• 3–5 years’ experience in finance transformation, business improvement or project delivery roles.
• Experience supporting finance system implementations, process improvement initiatives or operating model changes.
• Strong understanding of transactional finance processes including invoicing, reconciliations, accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Proven ability to manage projects independently, coordinate stakeholders and deliver outcomes across multiple teams.
• Experience working across regions and time zones, with strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Advanced Excel and Power BI capability, with experience using data to drive insights and decision-making.
• Experience with ERP systems (Dynamics 365 preferred) and finance automation tools is highly regarded.
• A degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related discipline is preferred.
• CA/CPA qualification or progress towards qualification is desirable but not essential.

 

 

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 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

🔧Access to 'LinkedIn Learning' for ongoing skills development: over 24,500 courses in over 20 languages

🏆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 (Bangkok in 2026)  

🙏🏼 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

💛 Be part of a workplace committed to reconciliation through our Reconciliation Action Plan - we proudly support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander inclusion, cultural safety, and dedicated cultural leave