Finance Business Partner

Flight Centre Travel Group; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global travel company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Finance Business Partner to support the growth of its Meeting and Events business. In this role, you will oversee financial management, lead budgeting and forecasting, and partner with key stakeholders across EMEA. Ideal candidates are qualified accountants with excellent communication skills, strong analytical abilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Join a dynamic work environment that values its people and offers extensive benefits and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Exclusive Travel Discounts

Career Development

Vibrant Culture & social events

Active Hour

Comprehensive Health Cash Plan

Health & Wellbeing Challenges

Financial Wellbeing Support

And Much More

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified accountant.
• Ability to communicate financial concepts simply.
• Experience in risk identification and control implementation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management of the Meeting and Events business.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Provide regular reporting and business partnering.

Skills

Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)

Excellent communication skills

Experience in identifying risks

Collaborative team player

Advanced Excel skills

Good awareness of BI / data

Strong analytical abilities

Problem-solving mindset

Flexible and pragmatic

Calm under pressure

Education

Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)

Job description

This position is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in the growth and continued success of our Meeting and Events business. This role bridges the gap between finance and operations, helping our business leaders make informed decisions while ensuring financial health and sustainable growth.

The core responsibilities for the Finance Business Partner are overseeing the financial management, leading the budgeting and forecasting process, providing regular reporting and business partnering with several key stakeholders across EMEA.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial colleagues
• Experience in identifying risks, and implementing controls to minimise risk
• Collaborative team player who builds strong relationships across departments
• Advanced Excel skills
• Good awareness of BI / data
• Strong analytical abilities with attention to detail and accuracy
• Problem‑solving mindset with a proactive approach to identifying opportunities
• Flexible and pragmatic
• Calm under pressure

Flight Centre Travel Group is one of the world's largest travel companies with over 12,000 employees globally – who we call "Flighties". With over thirty brands under our family tree and headquarters in more than twenty countries, our roles are diverse and our opportunities are endless. When we say we're a great place to work, we have the proof to back it up. Over the past 12 years we've been voted a "Great Place to Work" including one of the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing and Best Workplaces for Women. Together, we live and breathe our number one philosophy, our people, and turn up each day driven by our purpose to open up the world for those who want to see. Put simply, we're a bunch of travel lovers looking for more travel lovers to join our family.

Benefits

• Exclusive Travel Discounts: As part of Flight Centre Travel Group, you gain access to exclusive industry rates and discounts through our in-house travel team.
• Career Development: With Flight Centre Travel Group's global presence, spanning 30+ brands in over 20 countries, you'll have clear career pathways and the resources you need to achieve your professional goals, including training and support.
• Vibrant Culture & industry‑renowned social events: Experience our fun, industry-renowned culture with exciting social events such as monthly awards nights, global conferences, end‑of‑financial‑year balls, and more.
• Active Hour: Prioritise your well‑being with an hour dedicated each week to focus on your fitness or personal wellness.
• Comprehensive Health Cash Plan: Get reimbursed for a variety of medical services, including dental, optical, and chiropractic care, with our bronze‑level health cash plan.
• Health & Wellbeing Challenges: Stay engaged with monthly health and wellbeing challenges designed to keep you motivated and healthy.
• Financial Wellbeing Support: Access expert financial services, including mortgage advice, regulated financial guidance, and money coaching to help you manage your finances.
• And Much More: Enjoy a range of additional benefits, including company‑matched charitable donations, an excellent pension scheme, share options, an electric vehicle scheme, and a variety of salary sacrifice benefits.

Our number one philosophy is 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 reflects the diversity of our society.