At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial planning for easyJet's crew establishment and drive performance improvements.
- Company: Join easyJet, a dynamic airline with a focus on innovation and teamwork.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive bonus, pension contributions, medical plan, and excellent travel perks.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with a supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a key management role during exciting transformations.
- Qualifications: Professional finance qualification with 10+ years of experience and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 80000 £ per year.
Have significant experience in financial planning and analysis, ideally within a large, complex organisation.
Enjoy leading teams, driving performance, and influencing senior stakeholders.
This is a key senior management role within our Finance team, responsible for a team of two, looking after financial planning and analysis for easyJet’s crew establishment of over 15,000 pilots and cabin crew.
As Senior Finance Manager – Crew (Establishment), you will lead all financial planning activities for our crew establishment, including the Strategic Plan, annual Budget, and periodic forecasts. You will ensure robust financial insight and alignment with business objectives, forecasting crew establishment related costs, unit costs of production, and key strategic performance indicators such as productivity and operational efficiency. You will act as a trusted finance business partner, working closely with senior stakeholders to support decision-making during a period of significant transformation. You will play a key role in the Crew Planning transformation, supporting the implementation of new technologies and enhanced processes. Your responsibilities will include providing data-driven crew analysis to optimise seasonal scheduling, partnering with all OS&P areas to deliver value-creating initiatives, and developing high-quality financial reporting and performance dashboards. You will lead and influence change in a strategically important area of the airline, providing financial challenge, insight, and commercial support to drive performance improvements.
Requirements of the Role
- Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with at least 10 years post-qualification experience.
- Proven experience in managing and developing talent and driving high performance.
- Excellent project management skills and strong leadership and communication ability.
- Demonstrated track record of business partnering in a complex, fast-paced environment.
- Experience operating at senior manager level and supporting Directors.
- Ability to influence and build strong relationships across the business.
- Strong decision-making skills and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
- Self-starter with high levels of motivation and enthusiasm.
- Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to senior stakeholders.
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
What You’ll Get in Return
- Up to 30% maximum bonus.
- 7% pension contributions.
- Medical Cash Plan.
- Excellent staff travel benefits.
- 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Annual credit towards an easyJet holiday.
- Various flexible benefits and extras.
This full-time role will be based in Luton and will be 40 hours per week. We support hybrid working and we spend 60% of our time per month in the office.
At easyJet, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse customers we serve across Europe. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you require specific adjustments or support during the application or recruitment process, such as extra time for assessments or accessible interview locations, please contact us. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure accessibility and accommodation.
Senior Finance Manager - Crew (Establishment) in London employer: easyJet Airline Company PLC
At easyJet, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our Luton head office provides a vibrant environment where you can thrive professionally, with opportunities for personal growth and development, alongside competitive benefits such as a generous bonus scheme, pension contributions, and excellent staff travel perks. Join us to be part of a transformative journey in the aviation industry, where your contributions will directly impact our crew establishment and operational efficiency.
Contact Details:
easyJet Airline Company PLC Recruitment Team
