Overview

Finance Manager – Engineering & Maintenance (16167)

FINANCE MANAGER – ENGINEERING & MAINTENANCE

easyJet are looking for a Finance Manager to join the Operations Finance team, partnering the Engineering & Maintenance (E&M) operations. The role sits within the wider Operations Team and is a key business partnering position with financial ownership for E&M costs and line management of a direct report.

The team supports E&M costs and the business partners with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure accurate forecasting, reporting and delivery of cost efficiency initiatives.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end finance business partner for E&M costs with complete financial management and ownership of these areas.
• Technical evaluation of capital investment business cases, ROI and payback, including optionality, recommendations, pre- and post-evaluation and ongoing tracking of performance against anticipated returns.
• Manage and challenge E&M on unit cost of production with clear targets, variance ownership, and timely corrective actions.
• Create and implement new performance KPIs and productivity measures for multiple areas within E&M.
• Provide business partnership between business owners and financial performance.
• Lead long-term planning for E&M costs, including the Business Plan and long-term strategic plan.
• Deliver month-end outputs, forecasts, projects and insightful analysis for the business.
• Drive and monitor cost-saving initiatives within the strategic plan.
• Business partnering with cross-functional stakeholders (finance, Operations & Fleet) to ensure clarity and integrity of results and forecasts.
• Support cost programme strategy and delivery of initiatives; review and comment on monthly reporting and analysis; monthly re-forecasting; ad-hoc projects.
• Own monthly detailed analysis and insight into costs to drive performance and improve the cost base; manage forecasts for consolidated PBT model, capex and cash flow; provide insights into risks and opportunities; drive process improvements.
• Contribute to budget process and prepare presentations detailing variances by country and maintenance area for senior management and procurement.
• Provide financial evaluation and act as lead decision-support for ad-hoc projects and cost-saving initiatives.
• People leadership: manage one direct report, mentor junior team members, and maintain cross-functional relationships.

Requirements

• Key Performance Indicators & Financial Targets
• Support delivery of Cost per Seat (CPS) and Cost per Available Seat Kilometer (CASK) targets; maintain budget variance analysis and timely month-end packs with clear explanations.
• Support strategic projects and track benefits delivery; deliver business initiatives for each area of responsibility; support development of in-year and pipeline cost initiatives with E&M.
• What you will need
• Qualified accountant with at least 3 years post-qualification experience.
• Ability to thrive in large, complex, fast-moving teams and businesses; excellent analytical skills with variance analysis and drivers.
• Strong business case skills on capital investments; ability to manage multiple tasks to deadlines; effective communication and challenge with stakeholders at all levels; ability to demonstrate the commercial value of finance projects and explain finance to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proactive team player, able to work on own initiative and offer different solutions; high motivation and enthusiasm; excellent PowerPoint and Excel skills (basic macros) and TM1 experience preferred.
• Excellent self-management and time management; strong influence and relationship-building abilities.

What you’ll get in return

At easyJet, we pride ourselves on a vibrant and inclusive workplace culture that rewards innovation and excellence. We offer:

• Up to 20% bonus
• 25 days holiday
• BAYE, SAYE & Performance share schemes
• Life Assurance
• Flexible benefits package
• Excellent staff travel benefits

Location & Hours of Work

We operate a hybrid working policy of 60% of the month spent with colleagues.

We look forward to your application and the possibility of you flying high with our team!

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 ma.recruitment@easyjet.com. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure accessibility and accommodation.

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