Senior Finance Manager (FP%26A) - Operations

easyJet; Luton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading low-cost airline in the UK is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to oversee the finance function for operations teams. This role requires strong financial expertise and leadership to manage a team, optimize costs, and drive strategic financial decisions. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in finance, excellent analytical skills, and a proven ability to influence senior stakeholders. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Up to 30% bonus

25 days holiday

7% pension

Life Assurance

Flexible benefits package

Excellent staff travel benefits

Qualifications

• 7–10 years PQE with robust experience in FP&A and leadership.
• Strong stakeholder management skills to influence decisions.
• Exceptional proficiency in creating executive presentations.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy and support operational performance.
• Manage forecasting, budgeting, and KPI monitoring.
• Oversee a team and drive technology changes in finance.

Skills

Financial planning

Business partnering

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Change management

Presentation skills

Job description

Overview

Senior Finance Manager – Operations

About easyJet: We are easyJet – a FTSE-100 listed, £multi-billion low-cost airline that serves tens of millions of customers every year. We fly more than 1,207 routes, connecting 38 countries across Europe, and employ more than 19,000 colleagues. We’re on a mission to make low-cost travel easy – and whatever your role here, you’ll connect millions of people to what they love using Europe’s best airline network, great value fares, and friendly service.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Senior Finance Manager to lead the finance function for our Customer & Network Operations teams. This high-profile role strengthens performance, optimises costs, and shapes business priorities across key functions, including Disruption Management, Customer Contact Centre, Network Control, Navigation, Safety, Security & Compliance. With an annual spend of £835m, this role requires financial expertise, commercial acumen, and strong leadership to drive efficiency and deliver sustainable results.

What will you do:

As Senior Finance Manager, you will orchestrate financial strategy by spearheading forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning, building robust and efficient financial processes to support it all. You will provide incisive analysis that drives key strategic decisions, craft and monitor KPIs to pinpoint risks and opportunities, and recommend decisive action. You will collaborate closely with senior leaders to ensure operational performance is aligned with our low-cost model, delivering insightful scenario analyses and sound financial advice. You will champion financial discipline and strong governance in all business decisions.

In technology and transformation, you will lead the finance workstream for the Airline Ops Tech Strategy (AOTS), shaping the future of our Customer & Network Centres and disruption management through technology. You will drive technological change by developing and embedding systems that boost efficiency and effectiveness, ensuring our investments deliver strong returns and long-term financial stability.

Reporting to the Head of Operational Finance as part of the leadership team, you will manage a team of two, supporting their professional development. Collaboration will be key as you work across finance and operations to deliver measurable impact and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years PQE with robust experience in FP&A, business partnering, and leadership.
• An energetic self-starter who can contribute thoughtfully, using facts and data to support suggestions.
• Ability to influence business decisions actively by providing insight and analysis.
• Proven experience in financial planning, forecasting, and scenario analysis in complex settings.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence and challenge senior leaders.
• Commercially astute, with excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Exceptional proficiency in creating executive board-ready content, particularly PowerPoint presentations.
• Proficient in data storytelling, clearly articulating the "so what," presenting options, and making actionable, data-driven recommendations.
• Experience driving change through technology, designing, implementing, and embedding solutions that transform how the business operates.
• A collaborative, adaptable leader who thrives in fast-moving, cross-functional environments.

Benefits

• 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

Reasonable adjustments

At easyJet, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse customers we serve across Europe. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you require specific adjustments or support during the application or recruitment process, such as extra time for assessments or accessible interview locations, please contact us at [e-mail]. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure accessibility and accommodation.

Application Process

Applications close 15th October.