Finance Manager

Job title:

Finance Manager

Company

EasyJet

Job description

Finance Manager – FuelIt’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.As a key member of easyJet’s Fuel team, reporting to the Senior Manager – Fuel Strategy and ESG, this role offers full financial ownership and management of the Fuel function, serving as the primary finance contact. The role ensures strong business partnering across Treasury, Flight Operations, Sustainability, Fuel Procurement, Accounting and Controls, and Central FP&A, providing critical insights to support business owners.
Key responsibilities include financial planning, reporting, and analysis of fuel costs, delivering monthly P&L forecasts, budget management, and supporting strategic cost-saving initiatives. You’ll also engage in projects beyond finance, such as tenders and sustainability reporting, contributing to broader business objectives. This position offers fantastic sideways progression opportunities within finance or into other areas of the business, giving you broad experience and exposure to fuel operations, emissions reporting, and operational tasks. As one of the most transformative areas in aviation, fuel and sustainability will be at the forefront of industry changes over the next decade, and this role places you right in the heart of that evolution.On a day-to-day basis, you will focus on continuous improvement in processes, forecasting, and market analysis, striving to control costs while maintaining visibility over market trends. This role allows you to take full ownership and responsibility, combining finance and non-finance elements, and working as a true business partner across the organisation.We asked our Senior Manager – Fuel Strategy and ESG why would someone want to do this job at easyJet;“Working at easyJet means joining a fast-paced, dynamic environment where the people make it special. With different challenges every day, no two days are the same, and you’ll have the ability to drive real change. As fuel is easyJet’s biggest cost line, this role puts you at the forefront of the industry’s evolution, where sustainability will play a crucial role in the next decade.”QualificationsWhat you need to do the role
We are seeking a qualified accountant with at least 3 years of post-qualified experience, who thrives in large, complex, and fast-paced environments. You will have excellent analytical skills, including a strong understanding of variance analysis and key business drivers, and will be adept at summarising and communicating key insights from large data sets with a high attention to detail.
You’ll manage your time effectively across multiple tasks and projects, delivering insightful analysis to support the business, and have a proven ability to interpret complex financial statements across balance sheet, cash flow, and P&L.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential, as well as the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a team. A proactive, self-starting mindset with high levels of motivation and enthusiasm is key.
You will have advanced Excel skills (including basic macros), with experience in Planning Analytics and commercial acumen highly valued. While aviation experience is preferred, it is not essential. Previous experience in a business partner role within an EMEA or global organisation with multiple business units will be an advantage.What you’ll get in returnCompetitive base salaryUp to 20% bonus25 days holidayBAYE, SAYE & Performance share schemes7% pensionLife AssuranceFlexible benefits packageExcellent staff travel benefitsLOCATION & 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.#LI-NR1 #LI-Hybrid

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Location

Luton Airport, Bedfordshire – London

Job date

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 02:34:32 GMT

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