Envoyage - Commercial Finance Manager

Envoyage - Commercial Finance Manager - Toronto, Canada

We want everyone to live life by the compass, not by the clock. Envoyage is a global network of experienced, entrepreneurial travel advisors and agencies across the world. As part of Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG), we’ve got the breadth, reach and expertise to equip travel businesses with everything needed to succeed. We know that just as every trip is unique, so is every travel business.

This is why we’ve created Envoyage with travel advisors in mind. Our goal is to be the home and the heart of the travel industry for the independent world and to build an unparalleled offering you can tap into as much or as little as you need to succeed, grow and thrive.

FCTG, headquartered in Brisbane, Australia, is one of the world’s largest travel retailers and corporate travel managers, with operations in 23 countries and a presence in over 90 through independent networks. Since opening its first shop in 1982, FCTG has remained committed to its purpose: “to open up the world for those who want to see,” creating unforgettable travel experiences for people worldwide.

The Flight Centre Travel Group (FLT) 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.

Flight Centre Travel Group Americas is a dynamic and fast‑growing region within the group; we are seeking a Commercial Finance Manager for our Envoyage Canada Brand. This role will partner with the Operational Leader of Envoyage Canada and the brand Global CFO (based in Australia) to drive the strategic growth and commercial development of the brand. This role is a fantastic opportunity for a go‑getter Financial Analyst with experience in B2B2C business growth looking for the next step in their career or an experienced FP&A leader looking to use their skills to 10x grow the Envoyage brand across Canada.

• Partnering with the brand leader of Envoyage Canada to support their strategic growth objectives
• Pricing strategy: develop and evaluate pricing strategies to ensure profitably and market competitiveness
• Profitability analysis:
  Assess the profitability of products, services and business sales channels, identifying opportunities for improvement
• Prepare presentation of financial performance and strategic focus
• Budgeting: develop and manage the annual budget in alignment with the brands strategic goals
• Forecasting;
  Provide financial forecast and track performance against targets
• Variance analysis:
  Analyze financial results, comparing actual performance with forecast and budgets and providing insights on variances
• Weekly Trading Estimate with commentary
• Management Reporting:
  Prepare and present financial reports to all levels of the brands support team, including key performance indicators (KPIs), financial metrics and business trends.
• Remove decentralized reporting from operational team and consolidate into one standard reporting suite
• Board Reporting:
  Provide financial summaries and input into the brand regional level board reports.
• Facilitate global reporting understanding and distribution.
  
  E.g. Supplier reporting, marketing, costs
• Cost controls:
  • Financial ownership of operating expenses such as advertising, promotional & marketing activities
  • Partnering with management to ensure appropriate & optimal resource allocation decisions are made, and expenses remain within budget

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in finance roles
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, be well organized, have a proven history of success
• Proven ability to set goals and execute plans to achieve those goals
• Ability to tell a story through presentation of financial results
• Must be highly motivated and a self‑starter (highly proactive)
• Excellent interpersonal communication, teamwork & problem‑solving skills
• Highest levels of…