Finance Analyst - Crew

easyJet; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline company in the UK is seeking a Finance Analyst to support financial operations. This role involves detailed cost analysis, budget setting, and stakeholder collaboration. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with strong analytical and communication skills, proficient in Excel and experienced in financial analysis. The position offers competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Up to 20% bonus

25 days holiday

Flexible benefits package

Excellent staff travel benefits

Qualifications

• Experience handling large, complex entities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills, particularly in variance analysis.
• Ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Drive business performance through detailed cost analysis.
• Provide financial evaluation for ad-hoc projects.
• Maintain strong cross-functional relationships.

Skills

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Proficiency in Excel

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Qualified accountant

Tools

TM1

Job description

Finance Analyst - Crew

When it comes to innovation and achievement there are few organisations with a better track record. Join us and you’ll be able to play a big part in the success of our highly successful, fast‑paced business that opens up Europe so people can exercise their get‑up‑and‑go. With over 355 aircraft flying over 1,207 routes to more than 38 countries, we’re the UK’s largest airline, the fourth largest in Europe and the tenth largest in the world. Flying over 90 million passengers a year, we employ over 17,000 people. Its big‑scale stuff and we’re still growing.

Team

We are seeking a proactive and results‑oriented Finance Analyst to join our Crew Finance team within Operations Finance as a true business partner. In this role, you will collaborate closely with stakeholders across various functions, including finance and the operations 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.

Job Accountabilities

• Drive business performance through detailed cost analysis, accurate forecasting, and continuous process improvements.
• Provide critical financial evaluation and decision support for ad‑hoc projects and cost‑saving initiatives.
• Support ensuring financial accuracy and timely reporting of crew costs.
• Maintain strong cross‑functional relationships and provide subject matter expertise to diverse stakeholders.
• Key performance indicators include maintaining cost per aircraft block hour and crew productivity, and effectively tracking company initiatives to meet financial goals.

Requirements of the Role

• Qualified accountant with experience handling large, complex entities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills, particularly in variance analysis, and 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.
• Demonstrate the commercial value of finance projects and explain financial concepts to non‑financial audiences.
• Proactive team player who works independently, offers innovative solutions, and exhibits high motivation and enthusiasm.
• Proficiency in Excel, including basic macros, and experience with TM1 is preferred.
• Self‑starter with a passion for finance and a drive to excel.

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 full time role will be based in Luton and will be 40 hours per week.