At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a finance team, manage costs, and drive strategic financial initiatives for easyJet's fleet.
- Company: Join easyJet, a leading airline with a commitment to innovation and inclusivity.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive bonus, pension contributions, medical plan, and fantastic travel perks.
- Other info: Flexible hybrid working and a supportive, inclusive environment await you.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in aviation finance while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Professional finance qualification and 5+ years in a similar role required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
Reporting to the Head of Finance – Fleet, Engineering and Maintenance, you will lead a team of 4‑5 finance professionals and provide financial ownership of costs and capital expenditure for easyJet’s fleet of over 350 aircraft.
Key Responsibilities
- Take full responsibility for FP&A and business partnering activities supporting Fleet Planning and Procurement, Aircraft Trading, and Engineering & Maintenance.
- Provide insight and guidance on actuals, forecasts, budgets, and strategic plans, driving cost‑saving initiatives.
- Act as the primary finance business partner for Fleet and E&M, delivering presentations to senior executives and supporting business owners and senior leaders.
- Build robust business cases and investment appraisals and operate with a high degree of self‑management.
- Lead and motivate the team, build cross‑functional relationships, and ensure high performance.
Requirements
- Professional qualification in finance (ACCA, ACA, CIMA) or economics, or applicable discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing a business partner environment in a similar EMEA or global organisation.
- Strong knowledge of business strategy development, business process management, budgeting, and business operations.
- Proven experience in managing and developing talent and driving high performance.
- Excellent project management skills and proven leadership and communication ability.
- Good understanding of balance sheet and cash flow implications, with P&L experience.
- Experience operating at senior manager level and supporting Directors.
- Track record of delivery through influencing and building strong relationships.
- Able to communicate and challenge effectively with key stakeholders at senior levels.
- Ability to demonstrate the commercial value of finance interventions or projects.
- Self‑starter with high levels of motivation and enthusiasm.
- Aviation experience preferred but not essential.
Benefits
- Up to 30 % maximum bonus
- 7 % pension contributions
- Medical Cash Plan
- Excellent staff travel benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Annual credit towards an easyJet holiday
- Various flexible benefits and extras
Practicalities
- Full‑time role based in Luton, 40 hours per week.
- Hybrid working supported – spend 60 % of time per month in the office.
Reasonable Adjustments
We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you require specific adjustments or support during the application or recruitment process, please contact us. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Senior Finance Manager FP&A in Luton employer: easyJet Airline Company PLC
easyJet is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Luton where finance professionals can thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide opportunities for career advancement, competitive benefits including a generous bonus structure and staff travel perks, and a culture that values collaboration and innovation. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team that drives strategic financial initiatives within the aviation industry.
Contact Details:
easyJet Airline Company PLC Recruitment Team
