Finance Systems Business Improvement Team Leader- South Bank, Qld

**Job no**: 525623
**Brand**: Flight Centre Brand
**Work type**: Full time
**Location**: Queensland
**Categories**: Finance & Strategy

The Finance Automation Team is an evolution of the OMNIS back of house project within Flight Centre Brand and will take a lead role in key finance optimisation and automation initiatives which focus on removing onerous and manual finance processes from our stores and finance teams.

The Team Leader with strong attention to detail and process efficiencies will identify opportunities for streamlining processes, in addition to identifying suitable automation solutions with the aim of centralising these finance processes in the ever-changing environment. This onsite role will be based in South Bank, QLD.

**Primary Accountabilities & Objectives**:

- Execute other projects and duties that may be assigned
- Report project outcomes, progress, risks and escalations
- Report, write, and document desktop and system procedures
- Document and understand data needs of finance system requirements
- Present data analysis - interpretation in clear and compelling manner
- Facilitate decision-making process by operations and finance personnel
- Research, implement, and support new operational and finance system implementation when necessary
- Execute project planning from ideation, requirements, design, build, testing, deployment and migration to business-as-usual (BAU) operation
- Engage with internal and external solution providers to help the Finance team plan project outcomes and deliver to plan
- Promote improved communication, collaboration, organisation and teamwork skills both internally and with other departments
- Develop and implement robust communications plan to ensure successful management of change
- Assist and train finance and accounting team members on how to use the system which includes providing guidance to the team on existing tools, as well as assist them with researching issues

**Experience**:

- Experience leading a team
- Tertiary level qualification in relevant field
- Advanced time management and prioritisation skills
- A self-starter, able to work independently, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines
- 3-5+ Years working experience in a similar role with experience in managing end to end projects
- Advanced experience using systems and frameworks to support project tracking including benefits realisation
- Salary on offer; $90-95k (excluding super) plus a potential 10% upside (based on experience and the performance of the business)

**Why Flight Centre?**
- ️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

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

**W**_e value you_**
- Flight Centre is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status._

**_ Irreverence. Ownership. Egalitarianism._**
- Our Talent Acquisition Team kindly requests no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Flight Centre Travel Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes._
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**Applications close**: 23 May 2025 E. Australia Standard Time