Senior Finance Manager - R2R - Central Overheads

easyJet; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 30% bonus

Pension contributions 7%

Medical Cash Plan

Staff travel benefits

25 days annual leave

Annual holiday credit

Flexible benefits and extras

Job summary

easyJet is seeking a senior finance leader to head the newly formed Central Costs team in Luton. You will oversee accounting, controls and reporting across Central Costs and drive governance and insightful reporting for senior stakeholders.

In this 12-15 month fixed-term role, you will lead seven staff, partner with FP&A and Group Financial Control, and help prepare for Oracle Fusion implementation while embedding future process changes.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA or CIMA).
• Significant post-qualification experience within a complex finance environment.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and professional judgement.
• Experience leading finance or transactional accounting teams.
• Proven ability to manage complex accounting processes and reporting activities.
• Experience owning balance sheet controls, reconciliations, and audit requirements.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence at senior manager/director level.
• Excellent leadership skills with a track record of developing teams and delivering results.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel; VBA/SQL/ERP experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Leading all accounting, control, and reporting activities across Central Costs.
• Owning the balance sheet and P&L accuracy for areas of responsibility.
• Ensuring timely completion and review of reconciliations, journals, and month-end activities.
• Providing financial insight, analysis, and reporting to Central FP&A and Group Financial Control.
• Acting as the primary contact for internal and external audits.
• Driving improvements in financial processes, controls, reporting, and supplier management.
• Producing variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior year.
• Supporting half-year and full-year reporting requirements.
• Identifying risks, opportunities, and cost trends to support strategic decisions.
• Collaborating with Finance Transformation for Oracle Fusion implementation.
• Building relationships across finance and the wider business to support performance.
• Leading, developing, and motivating a high-performing team.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Excel

Communication

VBA

SQL

ERP systems

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

VBA

SQL

ERP systems

Job description

Description

We are easyJet - a £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 18,000 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.

What makes us easyJet? Our Promise Behaviours - we are Safe, Bold, Welcoming and Challenging. Four Behaviours. One Spirit. One easyJet.

READ ON IF YOU

• Are a qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA finance professional with significant post-qualification experience.
• Enjoy leading high-performing teams, driving financial control, and partnering with senior stakeholders.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment where you can shape processes, influence change, and improve performance.
• Have experience delivering robust accounting, reporting, balance sheet control, and audit support.
• Can be in our fantastic Luton head office 3 x per week.

THE TEAM

You’ll join our Record to Report (R2R) Finance team, a critical part of easyJet's finance function responsible for delivering robust accounting, controls, and financial reporting across the business. Working closely with Central FP&A, Group Financial Control, and Finance Transformation teams, you'll play a leading role in establishing and embedding a dedicated Central Costs team while helping prepare the function for the future implementation of Oracle Fusion.

THE ROLE

This is a key leadership role reporting to the Head of R2R, with responsibility for overseeing all accounting, controls, and reporting activities across Central Costs. Leading a team of seven, including two direct reports, you'll ensure financial accuracy, strengthen governance, and provide valuable insight that supports business decision-making.

This 12-15 month fixed-term contract offers a unique opportunity to shape a newly established Central Costs team, transition activities from across finance, identify opportunities for improvement, and support the business through a significant transformation programme.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading all accounting, control, and reporting activities across Central Costs.
• Owning the accuracy of the balance sheet and profit and loss accounts for areas of responsibility.
• Ensuring timely completion and review of reconciliations, journals, and month-end activities.
• Providing financial insight, analysis, and reporting to Central FP&A and Group Financial Control.
• Acting as the key contact for internal and external audits.
• Driving improvements in financial processes, controls, reporting, and supplier management.
• Producing meaningful variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior year performance.
• Supporting half-year and full-year reporting requirements.
• Identifying risks, opportunities, and cost trends to support strategic decision-making.
• Working closely with Finance Transformation teams to prepare for Oracle Fusion implementation and embed future process changes.
• Building strong relationships across finance and the wider business to support performance and delivery.
• Leading, developing, and motivating a high-performing team.

Requirements of the Role

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WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• Significant post-qualification experience within a complex finance environment.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and sound professional judgement.
• Experience leading finance or transactional accounting teams.
• Proven ability to manage complex accounting processes and reporting activities.
• Experience owning balance sheet controls, reconciliations, and audit requirements.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence at senior manager and director level.
• Confidence communicating financial information to both finance and non-finance audiences.
• Excellent leadership skills with a track record of developing teams and delivering results.
• Strong systems and technical capability, including advanced Excel skills. Experience with VBA, SQL, ERP systems, or finance transformation programmes would be advantageous.
• A proactive approach, strong ownership mindset, and ability to work independently in a changing environment.

WHAT YOU'LL GET IN RETURN

• Up to 30% maximum bonus
• 7% pension contributions
• Medical Cash Plan
• Excellent staff travel benefits
• 25 days of annual leave bank holidays
• Annual credit towards an easyJet holiday
• Various flexible benefits and extras

PRACTICALITIES

This full-time role will be based in Luton and will be 40 hours per week. We support hybrid working and we spend 60% of our time per month in the office.

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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