LOCATION & 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.
Candidates looking for 4 days per week (32 hours) are welcome. Remember, we are always #happytotalkflex.
It’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 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.
We are seeking a Senior Finance Manager – Technical & Subsidiaries to join our Group Financial Reporting function, reporting to the Group Chief Accountant. This role is pivotal in ensuring easyJet complies with technical accounting and reporting requirements, delivering accurate financial reporting aligned to FTSE 100 standards.
You will be the go-to expert on technical accounting, leading the implementation of new standards, preparing technical papers for senior management, driving accounting considerations for key projects and staying ahead of external reporting best practice.
Key responsibilities include overseeing the Group impairment review and going concern assessment, and accountability for the Group accounting policy manual. Additionally you will have responsibility for subsidiary annual statutory and month end reporting, and support the Group year-end and half-year reporting. With two direct reports and a focus on collaboration, you’ll contribute to shaping easyJet’s financial reporting standards and supporting wider business goals.
What You Need To Do The Role
We are looking for a qualified accountant (ACA/CA or equivalent) with recent, in-depth technical IFRS experience, with knowledge of IFRS 16 being highly advantageous.
You will have a strong balance of technical accounting expertise and commercial awareness, with exposure to non-financial reporting, IFRS statutory reporting, and working with external reporting bodies, including audit.
Exceptional communication skills are essential, with the ability to present complex technical areas in a clear, concise, and tailored manner to diverse audiences.
Experience in large FTSE, EMEA, or global organisations with diverse workforces is highly desirable, alongside a hands-on approach, strong attention to detail, and the ability to see the wider picture. Resilient and solution-oriented, you will thrive in a dynamic environment, meeting tight deadlines with flexibility, initiative, and enthusiasm while driving results for easyJet.
What You’ll Get In Return
> Competitive base salary
> Up to 30% bonus
> 25 days holiday
> BAYE, SAYE & Performance share schemes
> 7% pension
> Life Assurance
> Flexible benefits package
> Excellent staff travel benefits
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.
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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.
Business Area
Finance
Primary Location
United Kingdom-London-London Luton Airport
Organisation
Finance
Schedule
Full-time
Unposting Date
Ongoing
