Flight Centre - Financial Systems Analyst - Vancouver, CA

StudentUniverse; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Financial Systems Analyst to enhance workflow efficiency and support the finance department. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with advanced tools like Power BI and Excel, focusing on automating processes and analyzing large datasets. You will collaborate with various stakeholders, ensuring data accuracy and providing insights that drive business decisions. Join a dynamic team that values innovation, personal connections, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, all while enjoying fantastic perks and a supportive work culture. If you are passionate about finance and technology, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Generous paid time off policy

Health & Wellness Programs

Employee Share Plan

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Assistance Program

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives

Corporate Social Responsibility program

National/International Award Nights and Conferences

Group benefits including extended health care

Global career opportunities

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in a comparable role with process improvement focus.
• Strong technical and analytical skills with large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions to improve workflow efficiency and reduce errors.
• Collaborate with teams to build performance dashboards and reports.

Skills

Excel

Power Query

VBA/macros

Power Automate

Power BI

Data analysis

Financial modeling

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Post-secondary degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, or related field

Professional certification (e.g., CPA, BIDA, CCBA)

Tools

Microsoft D365

CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce)

Job description

Job no: 524702-A
Brand: Finance, Procurement, Legal, Privacy
Work type: Full time
Location: British Columbia
Categories: Finance & Strategy

Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) is one of the world’s largest travel retailers and corporate travel managers. The company, which is headquartered in Brisbane, Australia has company-owned leisure and corporate travel business in 23 countries, spanning Australia, New Zealand, the Americas, Europe, the United Kingdom, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and Asia. FCTG also operates a global corporate travel management network, which extends to more than 90 countries through company-owned businesses and independent licensees. The company opened its first leisure travel shop in Sydney, Australia in 1982 and listed on the Australian Securities Exchange in 1995. Our purpose is to “open up the world for those who want to see”. Every day, we give people all around the world the opportunity to experience something really amazing – travel!

About The Opportunity

The Financial Planning/Reporting & Analysis (FP&A) team is seeking a Financial Systems Analyst to join a high-performing business intelligence team based in Toronto. We use technology to streamline and automate processes, build financial models, and work with a variety of large datasets to provide reporting and analyses across all areas of the business, servicing a wide range of internal stakeholders – from executive decision makers to the front line.

As Financial Systems Analyst, your focus will be to leverage tools like Power Query, VBA/macros, and Power Automate to streamline and automate business processes, using primarily Microsoft D365 transactional data. While the role will largely support the Head of Transactional Finance and the Corporate Central Finance (CCF) team, it will also support our existing FP&A team which will provide you exposure to other business units through the various functions and responsibilities we oversee.

The successful candidate will have strong technical and analytical skills, proficiency working with large datasets, and be able to build cordial working relationships with all levels of the business to provide insights and identify efficiency opportunities. Your role is pivotal in supporting the overall finance department and helping our teams provide additional value with existing resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement solutions aimed at improving workflow efficiency and reducing human error.
• Collaborate with the CCF team to identify opportunities for additional task streamlining.
• Identify automation and streamlining opportunities for FP&A recurring reporting.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to build performance measurement dashboards and reports in Power BI and Excel.
• Take on a variety of overflow work from existing FP&A projects, gaining exposure to other parts of the business.
• Help Director of FP&A administer Power BI/Fabric workspaces and reporting apps and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Liaise with the Senior Corporate Financial Analyst and Global BI team on CCF data model development requirements.
• Support financial processes by providing data subsets to stakeholders upon request.
• Ensure accuracy in new data models and provide testing feedback for improvements.
• Undertake light financial modeling where opportunities exist.

Experience & Qualifications

Education

• Post-secondary degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, Business Intelligence or a related field.
• A professional certification (e.g., CPA, BIDA, CCBA) is a plus.

Experience

• 4+ years of experience in comparable role.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing process improvements and efficiencies using a variety of tools.
• Experience working as a business partner servicing internal stakeholders and developing working relationships.
• Experience with D365, CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce) and manipulating large datasets.
• Experience using Artificial Intelligence is a plus.

Core Skills

• Expert level proficiency in Excel, Power Query, VBA/macros, Power Automate, and PowerBI.
• Strong understanding of data models, financial modeling, and business analysis.
• Ability to analyze complex datasets and identify trends and data accuracy issues.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with an ability to think outside the box. Solutions oriented.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to actively listen and influence cross-functional teams.
• Ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner to stakeholders at all levels.
• Optimization: Maximize process efficiencies while balancing need for human interdiction. Ensuring streamlining solutions are robust yet not overengineered.
• Attention to Detail: Accuracy in data analysis and reporting. Precision in communicating with stakeholders.
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively across departments to achieve common goals. Ability to diplomatically challenge but remain open-minded to other perspectives. Actively contribute to team meetings and initiatives.
• Work Ethic: Positive mindset, “can-do” attitude, high expectations of oneself but also know how to have fun!

Work Perks! - What’s in it for you:

FCTG is renowned internationally for having amazing perks and an even better culture. We understand that our people are our most valuable asset. It is the passion and dedication of our teams that keep the company on top of the industry ladder. It’s also why we offer some great employee benefits and perks outside of the norm.

• Have fun: At the heart of everything we do at Flight Centre is a desire to have fun.
• Reward & Recognition: Celebrate the success of yourself and others at our regular Buzz Nights and at the annual Global Gathering - You'll have to experience it to believe it!
• Use your smarts: Our people use their quick thinking, expertise, and tenacity to always figure things out.
• Love for travel: We were founded by people who wanted to travel and want others to do the same. That passion is something you can’t miss in our people or service.
• Personal connections: We are a big business founded on personal relationships.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through initiatives like Diversity Day (paid leave to observe a holiday or cultural celebration of your choice) Employee Resource Groups (Racial Equity, Gender Equity, LGBTQ2IA+, Accessibility, Environmental Justice), DEI education initiatives, and equitable practices, including regular equity assessments and inclusive recruitment protocols.
• A career, not a job: We offer genuine opportunities for people to grow and evolve
• We back our people all the way: We are strongly committed to supporting every single employee in their professional and personal development.
• Giving Back: Our Corporate Social Responsibility program supports nominated charities through volunteering and fundraising, complemented by our Office Environmental Program, LEED Gold-certified office spaces, and 1 paid Volunteer Day per calendar year.

Benefits Include:

• Generous paid time off policy
• Health & Wellness Programs and Employee Financial Wellness Services
• National/International Award Nights and Conferences
• Group benefits including extended health care, dental and vision, gender affirming care, fertility care
• Insurance including life, AD&D, critical illness, long term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• RRSP/RPP with matching
• 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

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for then APPLY NOW.

For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of $80,000- $90,000. Base salary is dependent on relevant factors, including experience, geographic location, and job requirements.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.

Our number one philosophy? Our people. Flight Centre Travel Group’s promise is to provide an environment with equality of respect, dignity and opportunity for all our employees. We value an inclusive and supportive workplace which truly reflects the diversity of our society.

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. Please advise us about accommodation needs at any point by contacting our Recruitment Team at [e-mail]

Applications close: 30 Jan 2025 Pacific Standard Time