Project Manager (Finance Systems) - London

About the opportunity

Flight Centre Travel Group is looking for an experienced Project Manager (Finance Systems) to lead the delivery of high-impact finance technology initiatives across multiple countries and global teams. As we continue to standardise and modernise finance systems, you'll play a critical role driving projects focused on payments, compliance mandates, and automation improvements. Working alongside senior leaders, technology teams, and global stakeholders, you'll help deliver innovative solutions that support business growth and operational excellence. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on project professional who thrives in a fast-paced, global environment and enjoys solving complex challenges.

What you’ll do

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of finance systems projects across global markets.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define project requirements, objectives, and success measures.
• Build strong relationships with senior business leaders, technology teams, and delivery partners.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans including timelines, budgets, milestones, and resource requirements.
• Ensure projects are delivered within agreed scope, budget, and schedule.
• Work closely with product, technology, finance, and business teams to drive successful project outcomes.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Develop and implement mitigation strategies to maintain delivery momentum.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Facilitate effective communication across multiple time zones and global teams.
• Support resource planning and optimisation in partnership with resource managers.
• Drive continuous improvement opportunities across project delivery practices.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives supporting finance transformation and business growth.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and accessible work environment where all Flighties feel welcomed, respected, and supported to thrive.

What we’re looking for

• Prior experience working in a matrixed global organisation is essential.
• 10+ years' project management experience delivering strategic business outcomes.
• Proven track record delivering projects valued between $250k and $1M+.
• Strong experience applying project and programme delivery methodologies and best practices.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills across senior and executive audiences.
• Demonstrated negotiation, communication, and conflict resolution capabilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Experience managing project risks, budgets, timelines, and resources.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple countries and time zones.
• Proficiency with project and programme management tools and software.
• PMP, Managing Successful Programmes (MSP), SAFe, P3O, or equivalent certification required.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.

Our award-winning work perks

• Discounted travel for family and friends - booked by our in-house travel team – as part of Flight Centre Travel Group, you have access to industry rates and discounts for you and your friends and family.
• Career progression – as part of Flight Centre Travel Group with a global brand network spanning 30+ brands and 20+ countries you are empowered to create clear career pathways and have access to the training and support needed to achieve your goals.
• Fun culture with industry-renowned social events (think monthly award nights, global conferences, end-of-financial year balls + more).
• Active Hour – an hour set aside each week to spend on your well-being.
• Bronze-level health cash plan - claim cash back against a range of medical services including dentistry, optical, and chiropractic.
• Plus so much more (company-matched charitable giving, excellent pension scheme, an active hour each week etc.)

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.

We welcome accommodation requests to help 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 applications@flightcentre.co.uk