Overview
Finance Manager - Projects & Change (12 Month FTC) at easyJet. The role sits in the Investment Finance team within Financial Planning & Analysis and reports to the Senior Finance Manager responsible for IT, Data & Change (ITD&C) and E-Commerce. The team partners with the ITD&C function (including the easyJet Airline change portfolio) and with the E-Commerce team. The Finance Manager supports the Delivery & Change Director and the wider IT Leadership Team (ITDLT), providing strategic insight and value through project-based business partnering and FP&A for the Airline portfolio.
Job Purpose
* Provide effective analytical support to the Senior Finance Manager ITD&C as well as Director for Delivery & Change.
* Create certainty and confidence in the Airline portfolio forecast for both cost and benefits.
* Support/lead both Finance and business stakeholders in project delivery and financial management processes, ensuring consistency of approach, tracking and challenge.
Job Accountabilities
Business Partnering / FP&A
* Provides a true business partner framework to the ITD&C function, ensuring owners are supported with the right insight and information. Partner with cross-functional stakeholders including the wider finance team, IT, and procurement to ensure integrity of results and maximum ROI.
* Accurately consolidate future performance across portfolio costs and benefits, understand differences between actuals and forecasts, undertake related analysis (including insights and recommendations) and drive continuous improvements across related processes.
* Drive continuous improvement across processes and support informed decision making.
People Leadership, Relationships and Influence
* Coordinate inputs from PMs and FBPs across the business and manage deadlines.
* Maintain effective cross-functional relationships and provide SME support to diverse stakeholders.
* Identify opportunities for deep dives with analysis and strategic input, mentoring junior team members.
Key Performance Indicators & Financial Targets
* Monthly reporting and underlying processes delivered within deadlines (e.g., KNF, Factbook, PBT).
* Month-end budget variance analysis consolidated with clear explanations and investigations where required.
* Deliver key insight on Portfolio costs for AMB/PLC reporting.
* Deliverables on ad hoc projects as required by the Senior Finance Manager.
Competencies
* Ownership and Delivery: Focused on delivering results, meeting targets, and motivating the team.
* Business Performance: Understands business context and long-term implications of decisions.
* Innovation and Change: Open to new ways, capable in dynamic environments.
* Building Relationships: Communicates ideas clearly and builds constructive relationships.
Key Skills Required
* Professional finance qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience; experience in business partnering within a large organisation preferred.
* Motivated qualified accountant able to drive change in a large, complex function.
* Strong analytical skills with variance analysis and key drivers understanding.
* Ability to meet deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.
* Effective communication and challenger with stakeholders at all seniority levels; able to demonstrate commercial value of Finance interventions.
* Ability to explain finance to non-financial stakeholders; proactive team player with curiosity.
* Self-starter with high motivation; excellent Excel skills.
Benefits
* Competitive base salary
* Up to 20% bonus
* 25 days holiday
* BAYE, SAYE & Performance share schemes
* 7% pension
* Life Assurance
* Flexible benefits package
* Excellent staff travel benefits
Location & Hours of Work
This is a full-time role based in Luton, 40 hours per week, on a hybrid working model.
Reasonable Adjustments
easyJet is committed to an inclusive workplace. If you require adjustments during the application process, please contact ma.recruitment@easyjet.com for support throughout recruitment.
Other
Primary Location: United Kingdom-London-London Luton Airport; Department: Finance; Employment type: Full-time; Unposting Date: Ongoing
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