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Regional Financial Controller, Asia

Regional Financial Controller, Asia

Flight Centre Travel GroupKuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
11 days ago
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Position Summary

Flight Centre Travel Group is a fast‑paced, growth‑focused, high‑performance organisation. This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious finance leader to grow their career across the Asia region from our Kuala Lumpur hub. Reporting to the Regional Finance Director and working closely with the regional CFO, you will be the architect of financial excellence across Singapore, Malaysia, India, China, and Japan. This hands‑on leadership role requires curiosity, a results‑driven mindset, and a desire to establish world‑class financial processes across diverse markets.

Financial Control

  • Ensure monthly balance sheet reconciliation in accordance with group policy across all jurisdictions, with quarterly reviews.
  • Implement robust financial control frameworks that enhance cost control and improve income protection.
  • Work with Group to ensure adherence to group standards and accounting policies across diverse regulatory environments.

Critical Deadlines

  • Month‑end close with Trial Balance completed no later than working day 4.
  • All internal reporting, management packs, and supplementary reporting (daily sales, weekly debtors, TC&E spend).
  • External reporting including group reporting, tax returns, statutory accounts, and audit processes across multiple markets.
  • Forecasting & Analysis

  • Delivery of commentary and analysis, ensuring all stakeholders understand the underlying performance of our business.
  • Coordinate and deliver accurate and reliable mid‑month and day‑1 flash forecasts across all Asia markets.
  • Support quarterly re‑forecast and annual budget cycles, engaging with business leaders and FP&A teams as required.
  • Business Partnership

  • Provide ad‑hoc support to Finance Director and CFO, ensuring timely understanding of financial performance and position.
  • Respond at short notice to analytical requests and support business development activities across the region.
  • Build genuine partnerships across the business, providing both challenge and support to commercial thinking.
  • Leadership

  • Act as a Finance Leader, representing the team and Flight Centre at all times.
  • Foster a collaborative team environment focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Take ownership of finance processes, ensuring optimisation and elimination / automation of non / low‑value work.
  • Experience & Qualifications

  • Qualified accountant with strong post‑qualification experience in financial and management accounting.
  • Proven leadership experience managing teams of qualified and part‑qualified accountants.
  • Multi‑market expertise across different jurisdictions (Australia, Singapore, India, China, Japan highly beneficial).
  • Experience in change management and building new functions or teams.
  • Exposure to the travel industry would be beneficial.
  • Technical Skills

  • Strong IFRS accounting knowledge with hands‑on experience in complex environments.
  • Advanced Excel skills and experience with BI tools; comfortable with large data sets and Excel‑based reporting.
  • Process improvement experience with demonstrable track record of driving efficiency.
  • Personal Attributes

  • Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal) are essential for stakeholder engagement; Mandarin, Cantonese, and / or Japanese would be beneficial but are not required.
  • Common sense and pragmatic approach to problem‑solving in dynamic environments.
  • Commercial acumen : the ability to recognise when there is a commercial opportunity or risk and respond accordingly.
  • Hands‑on leadership style – flexible team player willing to support deliverables.
  • Calm under pressure with ability to meet tight deadlines.
  • Strong customer service orientation when working with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Are you ready to elevate your career in travel management?

    FCM is corporate travel management brand under Flight Centre Travel Group. FCM Asia is an Equal Opportunity Employer searching for talented, driven people who have a desire to build a rewarding career in a company that loves to celebrate your success! We work in a team work environment where we maintain a favourable working relationship with co‑workers in all departments to foster a culture of trust and mutual respect.

    By joining the team, you’ll discover first hand why we’re recognised around the world as an outstanding employer. In addition, our company founder strongly believes the success of our business relies on the success of our people.

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