Flight Centre - Director Commercial Finance - Houston, USA

Flight Centre - Director Commercial Finance - Houston, USA Job no: 531161-E Brand: Finance, Procurement, Legal, Privacy, Property Work type: Full time Location: Texas Categories: Finance Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) is a global travel retailer and corporate travel manager headquartered in Brisbane, Australia. About The Opportunity The Director, Commercial Finance – Americas Supply Division plays a critical role in shaping supplier strategy through insight‑led commercial decision‑making. This role partners closely with senior supply, revenue management, and brand leaders to unlock revenue growth, drive productivity, and embed 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 under‑leveraged 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 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 Benefits Include Paid Time Off: 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 Salary: $150,000 - $170,000 annually (dependent on relevant factors, including experience, geographic location, and job requirements) Application closing date: 26 Jun 2026 (Central Daylight Time) We welcome applications from candidates with diverse experiences. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Traveltechessentialist