Job Description

FINANCE MANAGER - ENGINEERING & MAINTENANCE
easyJet are currently on the lookout for a Finance Manager to join our evolving operations finance team, specifically partnering the Engineering & Maintenance (E&M) operations. When it comes to innovation and achievement there are few organisations with a better track record. Join us and you'll be able to play a big part in our highly successful, fast-paced business that opens up Europe to people so they can exercise their get-up-and-go. With over 330 aircraft flying over 1000 routes to more than 35 countries, we're the UK's largest airline, the fourth largest in Europe and the tenth largest in the world. Flying over 70 million passengers a year, we employ over 17,000 people. Its big-scale and we're still growing.
The Team
This is a really exciting opportunity working as a key member of the Operations Finance team, reporting into the Senior Finance Manager for E&M, providing financial ownership for E&M costs and line managing a direct report. This role also sits within the wider Operations Team and is a key business partnering role.
The Job
Purpose of this role is to be an end-to-end finance business partner for E&M costs and provide complete financial management and ownership for these areas
Strong technical understanding of business cases for capital investment, ROI and Payback. Optionality and recommendations. Pre and post evaluation. On-going proactive tracking of performance to co-pilot delivery of anticipated returns
Manage and challenge E&M on unit cost of production, ensuring clear targets, variance ownership, and timely corrective actions if necessary
Create and implement new performance KPI's and productivity measures for multiple areas within E&M
Provides a business partnership between the business owners and the financial performance
Leads the long-term planning processes for E&M costs, including the Business plan and the long-term strategic plan
This includes month end deliverables, Forecasts, projects and providing insightful analysis for the business
Drives and monitors the cost saving initiatives that form part of the overall strategic plan
What you will be doing:
Business Partnering:
Provides a true Business Partner framework to E&M team, ensuring that the business owners are supported with the right insight and information at all times. Strong business partnering with cross functional stakeholders including wider finance team, Operations & Fleet teams to ensure seamless communication and integrity of results and forecasts.
Financial Management:
Business plan and long-term strategic plan for E&M
Supporting the cost programme strategy and delivery of initiatives
Review and comment on monthly reporting and analysis
Monthly Re-forecasting
Business case evaluation and decision advice
Ad-hoc projects
Business Performance and Analytical support:
Ownership for monthly detailed analysis and insight into the costs, which can be used to drive business performance and improve the cost base, including variance analysis
Responsibility for accurate monthly forecasting into consolidated PBT model, capex forecast and review of cash flow forecasts
Driving confidence in numbers and providing insight into risks and opportunities
Driving continuous improvements in the operational and finance processes
Contribute to budget process and PPT for E&M detailing variances by country & maintenance area for presentation to senior management and for procurement
Provide financial evaluation and acts as lead decision support finance manager for ad-hoc projects and cost saving initiatives
Provide financial evaluation and acts as decision support for ad-hoc projects and cost saving initiatives
People Leadership, Relationships and Influence
As a member of the Core Finance team, the E&M Finance Manager has responsibility for
Maintaining effective cross functional relationships
Providing subject matter expertise to a diverse and demanding set of stakeholders.
Managing and mentoring junior members of the team
Managing one direct report with a responsibility for their development, retention and talent
Qualifications
Key Performance Indicators & Financial Targets
Support delivery of Cost per Seat (CPS) & Cost per available seat kilometre (CASK) maintained at broadly flat and delivered to budget
Month End pack delivery with insight and budget variance analysis completed on time and with accuracy and clear explanations of movements
Support strategic projects and track benefits delivery
Deliver the business initiatives for each area of responsibility
Support the development of in year and pipeline cost initiatives with E&M
What you will need
Qualified accountant with at least 3 years post qualified experience
Ability to thrive and succeed in large, complex, fast moving, dynamic teams & businesses.
Excellent analytical skills with an ability to demonstrate an excellent grasp of variance analysis and
drivers.
Excellent business case skills on capital investments
Manage own time across variety of tasks and projects to deliver to deadlines
Able to communicate and challenge effectively with key stakeholders at all seniority levels in the
organisation.
Able to demonstrate the commercial value of Finance projects
Ability to explain finance clearly to non-financial stakeholders
A proactive team player
An ability to work on own initiative and has the confidence to offer different solutions and
perspectives.
A true self starter, with high levels of motivation and enthusiasm
Excellent PPT skills and excel skills (up to basic macros) and TM1 experience preferred
What you'll get in return:
At easyJet, we pride ourselves on a vibrant and inclusive workplace culture that supports and
rewards innovation and excellence.
We offer:
Competitive base salary
Up to 20% bonus
25 days holiday
BAYE, SAYE & Performance share schemes
7% pension
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 us at ma.recruitment@easyjet.com. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure accessibility and accommodation
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