Financial Accountant - Flight Operations

We are easyJet – a FTSE‑100 listed, multi‑billion‑pound low‑cost airline that serves tens of millions of customers every single year. If you’re reading this, you have probably already been an easyJet customer, and you’ll know that there is no more iconic (or Orange!) travel brand in Europe. We fly more than 1,207 routes, connecting 38 countries across Europe, and employ more than 18,000 colleagues. We’re on a mission to make low‑cost travel easy – and whatever your role here, you’ll connect millions of people to what they love using Europe’s best airline network, great value fares, and friendly service.

What makes us easyJet?

Our Promise Behaviours – we are Safe, Bold, Welcoming and Challenging. Four Behaviours. One Spirit. One easyJet.

Read on if you:

• Are a qualified accountant with experience in large, complex, and fast‑moving environments
• Enjoy analysing financial data, providing insight, and driving business performance
• Can be in our fantastic Luton head office 3 × per week

The Team

Join our Finance and Procurement teams – detail‑focused problem‑solvers who handle billions in assets and keep us on track for further growth. Our orange spirit is at the heart of everything we do, embracing a fast‑paced, dynamic environment where no two days are the same.

The Role

As Financial Accountant – Flight Operations, you’ll report to the Finance Manager – Flight Operations and support all accounting activities for Fuel, Crew, and Disruption costs. You’ll deliver month‑end activities, provide insightful analysis, and partner with Operations Finance and the wider business to ensure stakeholders have accurate and timely information.

• Supporting ownership of current costs (actuals) from a profit and loss and balance sheet perspective
• Delivering internal and external financial reporting
• Enhancing the financial control framework
• Driving and monitoring cost‑saving initiatives
• Collaborating with Group Financial Reporting at key periods

Requirements of the Role

What we’re looking for:

• Qualified accountant with strong analytical skills and experience in variance analysis
• Ability to communicate and challenge effectively at all levels
• Proven experience interpreting accounting complexity across balance sheet, cash flow, and P&L
• High attention to detail and ability to summarise complex information for non‑financial stakeholders
• Self‑starter with a proactive approach to continuous improvement
• Excellent Excel skills (up to basic macros); Planning Analytics experience preferred
• Strong team player who can build effective relationships across functions

What you’ll get in return:

• Up to 20% maximum bonus
• Private Medical Insurance
• 7% pension contributions
• Excellent staff travel benefits
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual credit towards an easyJet holiday
• Various flexible benefits and extras

Practicalities

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.

Reasonable Adjustments

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 at ma.recruitment@easyjet.com. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure accessibility and accommodation.