Finance Manager – Group Financial Accounting

It’s official – easyJet is one of the best places to work in the UK! We are among the winners of the annual Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Awards, a list of the UK’s Top 50 Best Places to Work 2024. You can be a part of it too, our Finance and Treasury teams are detail-focused problem-solvers who handle billions worth of assets and keep us on track for further growth. You’ll play an essential role in maintaining the balance between ‘service’ and ‘cost’ that makes travelling with us both accessible and enjoyable.

We’re looking for a highly skilled Finance Manager to join our Group Financial Reporting team at easyJet. Reporting to the Group Chief Accountant, this key role ensures the coordination and execution of our monthly close process, consolidation of Group management accounts, and delivery of internal financial reporting, including reports for the CFO, Airline Management Board, and plc Board. Working closely with Investor Relations, you’ll also support easyJet’s external reporting requirements, engage with company auditor and act as the business owner for our Finance GL ERP system.

In addition to managing the monthly financial cycle, this role drives continuous improvement across our financial systems and controls, working collaboratively with finance subject matter experts to enhance processes and maintain financial integrity. With one direct report, this is a senior position that offers significant autonomy and responsibility, making it ideal for a self-starter with a keen eye for detail and a passion for financial excellence. If you’re looking to expand your finance skills within a supportive, engaging environment and develop a holistic view of an exciting airline business, this role is your runway to success!

We asked our Finance Manager - Group Financial Reporting why would someone want to do this job at easyJet;

"Working at easyJet is dynamic and full of opportunities, with a great team of friendly and supportive people. This role is perfect for anyone looking to gain a broad understanding of easyJet, our financials, and our key performance indicators. On a day-to-day basis, you’ll work closely with the wider finance team to ensure we’re providing accurate and complete reporting to the AMB, the plc Board, and external stakeholders. It’s a hands-on, collaborative role that really lets you engage with the heartbeat of the business."

What you need to do the role

We are looking for a qualified finance professional (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with 3 years of post-qualification experience to join our team at easyJet. You’ll bring expertise in general ledger accounting, coordinating close processes, and ensuring the accuracy of financial accounts. A sharp eye for detail and the ability to build relationships across functions will be key, enabling you to challenge inputs and hold stakeholders accountable for the integrity of their submissions.
With strong Excel skills and experience in GL management, you'll confidently communicate complex financial matters to both finance and non-finance teams. A self-starter with a proactive approach, you'll thrive on solving problems and driving continuous improvement. Experience in a controls environment and knowledge of accounting standards would be beneficial. If you're motivated and enthusiastic, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll get in return
> Competitive base salary
> Up to 20% bonus
> 25 days holiday
> BAYE, SAYE & Performance share schemes
> 7% pension
> Life Assurance
> Flexible benefits package
> Excellent staff travel benefits

LOCATION & HOURS OF WORK
This full-time role will be based in Luton and will be 40 hours per week. We support hybrid working and we spend three days per week in the office.

About easyJet
At easyJet our aim is to make low cost travel easy – connecting people to what they value using Europe’s best airline network, great value fares, and friendly service.

It takes a real team effort to carry over 90 million passengers a year across 35 countries. Whether you’re working as part of our front line operations or in our corporate functions, you’ll find people that are positive, inclusive, ready to take on a challenge, and that have your back. We call that our ‘Orange Spirit’, and we hope you’ll share that too.

At easyJet, we're not just about making travel affordable, we're also committed to making wellbeing a rewarding journey for our team through small, healthy steps. We provide the necessary tools and resources, fostering a culture of care and collaboration. We do this the 'easyJet way', embodying our Orange Spirit, promoting accountability for our wellbeing, and looking out for each other. This is our healthy approach, making a difference for all of us.

We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds as part of our ongoing commitment to having a team that truly represents the customers that we serve . You may feel that that you don’t meet every single requirement for this role, but we’d still encourage you to submit an application rather than ruling yourself out. And if you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we’ll work with you to find a solution.

Apply
Complete your application on our careers site.

We encourage individuality, empower our people to seize the initiative, and never stop learning. We see people first and foremost for their performance and potential and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates.

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