Finance Analyst - Crew

easyJet Airline Company PLC; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading budget airline in the UK is seeking a Finance Analyst to enhance business performance through detailed financial analysis and reporting. In this role, you will collaborate with diverse teams to provide critical insights, support budgeting, and track financial goals. Ideal candidates are qualified accountants with strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel. This full-time opportunity offers up to a 20% bonus, 25 days holiday, and excellent staff travel benefits.

Benefits

Up to 20% bonus

25 days holiday

Flexible benefits package

Life Assurance

Excellent staff travel benefits

Qualifications

• Experience handling large, complex entities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills, especially in variance analysis.
• Ability to demonstrate the commercial value of finance projects.

Responsibilities

• Drive business performance through detailed cost analysis and accurate forecasting.
• Support for financial accuracy and timely reporting of Crew costs.
• Maintain strong cross-functional relationships and provide subject matter expertise.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Experience in finance

Proficiency in Excel

Ability to engage stakeholders

Education

Qualified accountant

Tools

TM1

Job description

Finance Analyst - Crew (16377)

Job Description

Finance Analyst - Crew (16377)

Job Description

Finance Analyst - Crew

Company

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 1207 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

• 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 provide support to ensure financial accuracy and timely reporting of Crew costs.
• 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 aircraft block hour and crew productivity and effectively tracking company initiatives to meet financial goals.

Requirements of the Role

Key Skills Required

• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Up to 20% bonus
• 25 days holiday
• BAYE, SAYE & Performance share schemes
• 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.

Business Area

Finance