Financial Accountant - Direct Operational Costs (16635)
Description
Financial Accountant – Direct Operational Costs
Intro
We are easyJet – a FTSE 100 listed, £multi billion low cost airline that serves tens of millions of customers every single year. If you’re reading this, you’ve probably flown with us already and know there are few travel brands more recognisable – or more Orange – across Europe.
We fly more than 1,207 routes across 38 countries and are proud to be powered by over 18,000 colleagues. Our purpose is simple: to make low cost travel easy. Every role at easyJet plays a part in connecting 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
1. Are a qualified accountant looking to make an impact in a fast paced, operational environment
2. Enjoy turning complex financial data into clear insight that drives better decisions
3. Can be in our fantastic Luton head office 3 x per week
The Team
You’ll join our Accounting and Controls team, reporting into the Finance Manager for Ground Operations. The team plays a critical role in ensuring confidence in our numbers, partnering closely with operations, commercial and finance colleagues across the business.
Working in a collaborative team of around 10, you’ll support the effective accounting and control of Direct Operational Costs, with a particular focus on airport charges and ground handling costs.
The Role
As Financial Accountant for Direct Operational Costs, you’ll be accountable for the accuracy, insight and control of one of the most important areas of our cost base.
You’ll take ownership of reporting and accounting for direct operating costs, delivering high quality month end and year end outputs while strengthening controls and supporting smarter business decisions.
Your role will blend technical accounting, detailed analysis and true business partnering, helping stakeholders understand performance, risks and opportunities across our network.
What you’ll be doing
4. Owning the accounting, reporting and balance sheets for Direct Operational Costs, including airport and ground handling charges
5. Delivering accurate, timely month end and year end reporting for internal and external stakeholders
6. Producing insightful analysis and commentary that builds confidence in the numbers and supports better decision making
7. Partnering closely with operations, commercial teams and wider finance to ensure alignment and transparency
8. Developing and improving costing models, including disruption and direct cost analysis
9. Tracking performance and cost saving initiatives to understand effectiveness and impact
10. Strengthening the accounting controls framework in line with accounting standards and easyJet policies
11. Supporting ad hoc projects across finance and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
12. Acting as a key point of contact for accounting queries and supporting the Finance Manager with team leadership activities
Business Area
Finance
Primary Location
United Kingdom-London-London Luton Airport
Organisation
Finance
Schedule
Full-time
Unposting Date
02/02/2026, 5:59:00 PM