Senior Finance Manager (FP&A) - Operations

easyJet Airline Company PLC; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading low-cost airline is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to oversee the finance function for Customer & Network Operations. The role includes forecasting, budgeting, and advising senior leaders on financial decisions. The ideal candidate has 7–10 years of FP&A experience and strong analytical skills. Competitive salary and benefits package available.

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 strong FP&A experience.
• Ability to influence business decisions.
• Proven experience in complex financial planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning.
• Provide analysis that drives strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with leaders for operational performance.

Skills

Financial planning

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Tools

PowerPoint

Data storytelling

Job description

Overview

Senior Finance Manager (FP&A) - Operations

About easyJet: We are easyJet – a FTSE-100 listed, £multi-billion low-cost airline that serves tens of millions of customers every single year. If you’re reading this, you have probably already been an easyJet customer, and you’ll know that there is no more iconic (or Orange!) travel brand in Europe. 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 is pivotal in strengthening performance, optimising costs, and shaping 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 demands a combination of financial expertise, commercial acumen, and strong leadership to drive efficiency and deliver sustainable results.

Responsibilities

• Lead forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning; build robust and efficient financial processes.
• Provide incisive analysis that drives strategic decisions; craft and monitor KPIs to identify risks and opportunities; recommend decisive action.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to align operational performance with the low-cost model; deliver scenario analyses and sound financial advice.
• Champion financial discipline and governance in all business decisions.
• Lead the finance workstream for the Airline Ops Tech Strategy (AOTS); shape the future of Customer & Network Centres and disruption management through technology.
• Develop and embed systems to boost efficiency and effectiveness; ensure investments deliver strong returns and long-term financial stability.
• Report to the Head of Operational Finance; manage a team of two and support their development.
• Collaborate across finance and operations to deliver measurable impact and continuous improvement.

Requirements / Qualifications

• 7–10 years PQE with robust experience in FP&A, business partnering, and leadership.
• Energetic self-starter who uses facts and data to support suggestions.
• Ability to influence business decisions with insight and analysis.
• Proven experience in financial planning, forecasting, and scenario analysis in complex settings.
• Strong stakeholder management skills; confident to influence and challenge senior leaders.
• Commercially astute with excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Executive board-ready content creation, particularly PowerPoint presentations.
• Proficient in data storytelling; articulate the "so what", present options, and make actionable, data-driven recommendations.
• Experience driving change through technology; design, implement, and embed solutions that transform operations.
• 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.

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