Senior Finance Manager – Statutory Reporting

easyJet Airline Company PLC; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading low-cost airline in the UK is seeking a Senior Finance Manager – Statutory Reporting to oversee statutory accounts and manage auditor relationships. The ideal candidate will have a recognised accountancy qualification and strong technical accounting skills, with experience in IFRS. This full-time role based in Luton supports hybrid working, offering benefits like a bonus of up to 30%, private medical insurance, and excellent staff travel perks.

Benefits

Up to 30% maximum bonus

Private Medical Insurance

7% pension contributions

Excellent staff travel benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual credit towards an easyJet holiday

Various flexible benefits and extras

Qualifications

• Proven track record in statutory financial reporting, ideally within a large, listed UK Plc.
• Experience preparing and reviewing statutory accounts for multiple entities.
• Controls conscious, ideally with SOX or similar framework experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation and delivery of statutory accounts and reports.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and ensure compliance with IFRS.
• Lead the statutory accounting process for all relevant subsidiaries.

Skills

Strong technical accounting skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Leadership and interpersonal skills

Proactive and solution-focused

Education

Recognised accountancy qualification (ACA/CA or equivalent)

Job description

Job Description - Senior Finance Manager – Statutory Reporting (16456)

Job Description

Senior Finance Manager – Statutory Reporting ( 16456 )

Description

Senior Finance Manager – Statutory Reporting

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 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:

• Have a recognised accountancy qualification (ACA/CA or equivalent international certification)
• Bring a proven track record in statutory financial reporting, ideally within a large, listed UK Plc or similar organisation
• Enjoy leading teams, driving change, and delivering high-quality statutory and non-financial reporting
• Can be in our fantastic Luton head office 3 x per week

The Team

You’ll join our Group Statutory Reporting team, a central part of easyJet’s Finance function. We’re responsible for delivering accurate, timely, and insightful statutory and non-financial reporting across the Group, supporting our commitment to transparency and regulatory compliance.

The Role

As Senior Finance Manager – Statutory Reporting, you’ll oversee the preparation and delivery of easyJet’s statutory accounts, including the Annual Report and Accounts, half-year disclosures, and interim reporting. You’ll manage relationships with external auditors, ensure compliance with IFRS and evolving non-financial reporting standards, and lead the statutory accounting process for all relevant subsidiaries.

You’ll also own the non-financial reporting agenda, focusing on sustainability metrics and carbon emissions, and work closely with teams across Finance, Legal, Sustainability, and more. This is a leadership role, managing a team and supporting their professional development.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the end-to-end statutory accounting process for the Group and subsidiaries
• Ensuring compliance with IFRS, CSRD, IFRS S1 and S2, and other relevant regulations
• Managing the relationship with external auditors and supporting Audit Committee engagement
• Developing frameworks for measuring and reporting on ESG factors
• Supporting the implementation of new accounting and non-financial reporting standards

Requirements of the Role

What we’re looking for

• Recognised accountancy qualification (ACA/CA or equivalent)
• Strong technical accounting skills and experience with IFRS and statutory reporting
• Experience preparing and reviewing statutory accounts for multiple entities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to engage financial and non-financial stakeholders
• Controls conscious, ideally with SOX or similar framework experience
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with a passion for developing others
• Proactive, solutions-focused, and intellectually curious about evolving reporting requirements, including sustainability

What you’ll get in return

• Up to 30% maximum bonus
• Private Medical Insurance
• 7% pension contributions
• Excellent staff travel benefits
• 25 days of annual leave plus 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.

Business Area

Finance