Senior Finance Manager – Technical Accounting

easyJet; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading low-cost airline in Luton seeks a Senior Finance Manager – Technical Accounting to provide technical guidance, ensure compliance with IFRS, and support the implementation of new standards. The ideal candidate has a recognized accountancy qualification and recent experience in technical accounting. This role involves leading a team, preparing technical papers, and delivering training. Excellent benefits and a hybrid working model are included.

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

• Recent, in-depth technical accounting experience with strong IFRS expertise.
• Proven ability to interpret and resolve complex accounting issues.
• Experience in large, complex organisations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical accounting guidance across the Group.
• Support the implementation of new accounting standards.
• Lead the Group's annual impairment review process.
• Deliver training sessions on technical accounting requirements.

Skills

Technical accounting expertise

Strong IFRS knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Ability to resolve complex issues

Education

Recognised accountancy qualification (ACA/CA or equivalent)

Job description

Senior Finance Manager – Technical Accounting

We are easyJet – a FTSE-100 listed, £multi-billion low-cost airline that serves tens of millions of customers every 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 recent, in-depth technical accounting experience, with strong IFRS expertise
• Enjoy interpreting and resolving complex accounting issues and delivering practical, business-focused solutions
• Can be in our fantastic Luton head office 3 x per week

The Team

You’ll join our Group Reporting team, working at the heart of easyJet’s Finance function. We provide technical accounting guidance across the Group, ensuring compliance with all relevant standards and supporting the business with expert insight and advice.

The Role

As Senior Finance Manager – Technical Accounting, you’ll be responsible for providing technical accounting guidance across the Group, ensuring compliance with IFRS and supporting the implementation of new and revised accounting standards. You’ll act as the first point of contact for technical accounting queries, prepare and present technical papers, and support senior management and the Audit Committee with clear, concise advice.

You’ll oversee the Group accounting manual, lead the annual impairment review process, and deliver training to finance teams and stakeholders. You’ll also provide technical support for new projects and business changes, ensuring accounting implications are fully considered. This is a management role, managing and developing a direct report within the technical accounting function.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing, reviewing, and presenting technical accounting papers to senior management and finance teams
• Providing clear recommendations and ensuring consistent application of accounting policies
• Overseeing the production and regular update of the Group accounting manual
• Supporting the implementation of new accounting standards, including IFRS S1, S2, and CSRD
• Leading the Group’s annual impairment review process and preparing going concern and viability statements
• Delivering training sessions and workshops to enhance understanding of technical accounting requirements
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders across finance, legal, and commercial teams
• Coaching and developing your team

What we’re looking for

• Recognised accountancy qualification (ACA/CA or equivalent)
• Recent, in-depth technical accounting experience with strong IFRS expertise (IFRS16 experience is an advantage)
• Proven ability to interpret and resolve complex accounting issues with sound judgement
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to simplify and articulate complex technical matters
• Intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to changes in accounting standards and best practice
• Experience in large, complex organisations, ideally with listed company reporting
• Controls conscious, with experience in a monitored control framework (e.g. SOX)
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, able to coach and develop team members

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.