MEX - FCTG (Support) - Finance, Procurement, Legal Privacy

Finance, Procurement, Legal, Privacy, Property; Ciudad de México; Presencial; MXN 600,000 - 800,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading finance department in Mexico City is seeking an experienced professional to oversee financial management in the travel sector. Responsibilities include cash flow supervision, tax compliance, and accounting team leadership. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Finance or Accounting, at least 5 years of experience in the tourism industry, and proficiency in financial management software. Excellent English communication skills are essential. This role promises a dynamic work environment with generous perks and benefits.

Servicios

Generous paid time off

Travel perks / discounts

Health & Wellness Programs

Participation in the Company Pension Plan

Formación

• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial management.
• Previous experience in Tourism, Hospitality, or Travel Agencies.
• Solid experience managing accounting teams in Mexico.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and control accounting management ensuring liquidity.
• Supervise daily cash flow and foreign exchange management.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and tax obligations.
• Prepare budgets and present financial statements.

Conocimientos

Strategic Vision

Leadership

Integrity and Ethics

Pressure Tolerance

Advanced English

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Public Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Administration

Master's in Finance or MBA

Herramientas

SAP

Oracle

Excel (Advanced Level)

Descripción del empleo

Opportunity

Plan, direct, and control the financial and accounting management of the travel agency, ensuring necessary liquidity for daily operations (BSP, supplier payments). The role is responsible for tax compliance with SAT, mitigating exchange rate risks, and the profitability of business units (Corporate, Leisure, MICE).

Key Responsibilities

A. Financial Management

• Collection Management: Supervise daily cash flow, crucial in an agency where customer collections and supplier payments have different timeframes.
• Foreign Exchange Management (FX): Execute hedging strategies and currency trading (USD, EUR, MXN) to protect profit margins against Mexican peso volatility.

B. Financial Operations Control

• BSP Control (IATA): Supervise the weekly/biweekly reconciliation and payment of the Billing and Settlement Plan (airline tickets), ensuring no discrepancies exist.
• Commission Management: Monitor effective collection of commissions (front and back-end) and overrides from airlines, hotels, and GDS providers (like Amadeus or Sabre).
• Accounts Receivable (Credit): Evaluate and authorize credit lines for corporate clients, minimizing past-due accounts.

C. Accounting and Tax

• Mexican Regulations: Ensure compliance with NIF (Financial Information Standards) and federal and state tax obligations (ISR, IVA, ISN).
• Invoicing 4.0: Supervise the correct issuance of CFDI 4.0, payment supplements, and management of operations with 0% rate (export of tourism services) vs. 16% rate.
• Audit: Coordinate internal and external audits and address SAT requirements.

D. Planning and Reporting

• Prepare the annual budget and conduct quarterly reviews (Forecast).
• Present monthly financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet) to Management with variance analysis.
• Define financial KPIs: Margin per ticket, profitability per advisor, portfolio days, etc.

Experience & Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Administration.

Desirable: Master's in Finance or MBA.

Experience

Minimum 5 years of experience in financial management.

Essential: Previous experience in Tourism, Hospitality, or Travel Agencies (knowledge of IATA and GDS cycle).

Solid experience managing accounting teams in Mexico.

Technical Knowledge

Software: Proficiency in ERPs (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and desirable knowledge of agency Back‑Office systems (e.g., ANT).

Excel: Advanced Level (Macros, Pivot Tables, Financial Modeling).

Language: Advanced English (Bilingual) – Essential for communication with Corporate in Australia and the United States.

Soft Skills Competencies

• Strategic Vision: Ability to understand how global volatility affects local business.
• Leadership: Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams (accountants, treasury, collections).
• Integrity and Ethics: Transparent resource management.
• Pressure Tolerance: The tourism sector is dynamic and requires quick decisions.

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’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.
• 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.
• Personal connections: We are a big business founded on personal relationships.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through Employee Resource Groups and initiatives.
• 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 employee in their professional and personal development.
• Giving Back: Proud Corporate Social Responsibility program supporting nominated charities through volunteering and fundraising.

Benefits Include

• Generous paid time off policy – including 40% vacation bonus and 30‑day Christmas bonus.
• Travel perks / discounts.
• Health & Wellness Programs.
• National / International Award Nights and Conferences.
• Medical Expense Insurance.
• Life Insurance Coverage as per Company Policy.
• Social Security Benefits (IMSS), Retirement Savings (SAR), and Housing Fund (INFONAVIT).
• Food vouchers equivalent to 5% of gross monthly salary.
• Participation in the Company Pension Plan.
• Global career opportunities in a network of brands and businesses.

Location – Mexico City