Director Commercial Finance Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) is a global travel retailer headquartered in Brisbane, Australia, operating across 23 countries. The Director, Commercial Finance - Americas Supply Division will shape supplier strategy, partner with senior supply, revenue management, and brand leaders, and drive revenue growth and financial discipline across the supply ecosystem. 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 brand-led 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 AI-enabled analytics and machine learning tools to enhance commercial insight and decision-making. 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. 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). Hands-on 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 Fun-centric culture: a desire to have fun at the heart of everything. Reward and Recognition: celebration of success at Buzz Nights and the annual Global Gathering. Use of skills: people use quick thinking, expertise, and tenacity to figure things out. Love for travel: passion for travel drives the company. Personal connections: built on personal relationships. Diversity, Equity Inclusion: commitment through initiatives and inclusive recruitment protocols. Career growth: genuine opportunities for people to grow and evolve. Full support: strong commitment to professional and personal development. Giving back: Corporate Social Responsibility programs and volunteer opportunities. Benefits Include Paid Time Off: up to 15 vacation days (prorated upon hire and increasing to 20 days after 2 years), 5 sick days, 3 personal days, 1 Diversity Day, 1 Volunteer Day, and 8 recognized holidays annually. Travel perks and discounts. Health Wellness Programs and Employee Financial Wellness Services. National and international award nights and conferences. Health benefits: medical, dental, vision, gender-affirming care, and fertility care. Insurance: hospital indemnity, AD D, critical illness, long-term and short-term disability. Flexible Spending Accounts. Employee Assistance Program. 401(k) program with partial match. Tuition Reimbursement Program. Employee Share Plan: ability to purchase company stock on the Australian Stock Exchange with partial company match. Global career opportunities in a network of brands and businesses. Location: Chicago, USA 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. We are committed to providing a barrier-free pathway throughout our recruitment process. We welcome accommodation requests to make the hiring and onboarding experience as accessible as possible. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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