Finance Analyst (Newly Qualified)

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 and Procurement 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 proactive and results-oriented Finance Analyst to join our Flight Operations team as a true business partner. In this role, you will collaborate closely with stakeholders across various functions, including finance, operations, and commercial teams, to provide critical financial support and insights. Your responsibilities will encompass budget setting, monthly reporting and analysis, re-forecasting, business case evaluation, and 5-year planning.

Additionally, you will play a pivotal role in driving business performance through detailed cost analysis, accurate forecasting, and continuous process improvements. Your expertise in financial evaluation and decision support will be essential for ad-hoc projects and cost-saving initiatives. You will also lead in accounting and control processes, ensuring financial accuracy and timely reporting. As a member of the Core Finance team, you will maintain strong cross-functional relationships and provide subject matter expertise to diverse stakeholders. Key performance indicators will include maintaining cost per seat and cost per block hour, achieving on-time performance targets, and effectively tracking company initiatives to meet financial goals. If you are a dynamic individual with a strong financial acumen and a passion for driving business success, we invite you to join our team.

What you need to do the role

We are looking for a qualified accountant with experience handling large, complex entities in a fast-paced environment. You should have strong analytical skills, particularly in variance analysis, and be adept at delivering detailed insights to support procurement and crew operations teams. Effective communication and the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels are essential, as is the capability to demonstrate the commercial value of finance projects and explain financial concepts to non-financial audiences. A proactive team player, you should be able to work independently, offer innovative solutions, and exhibit high levels of motivation and enthusiasm. Proficiency in Excel, including basic macros, and experience with TM1 are preferred. If you are a self-starter with a passion for finance and a drive to excel, we encourage you to apply.

What you’ll get in return
> 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 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.

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.

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