Senior Finance Manager - Group Technical Accounting & Reporting

JOB DESCRIPTION
Senior Finance Manager (SFM) - Group Technical Accounting & Reporting

COMPANY
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 the success of our highly successful, fast-paced business that opens up Europe so people can exercise their get-up-and-go. With over 300 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 90 million passengers a year, we employ over 16,000 people. Its big-scale stuff and we’re still growing.

JOB PURPOSE
Reporting to the Head of Group Reporting, the Senior Finance Manager – Group Technical Accounting & Reporting sits within the Group Reporting team. The team are accountable for the relationship with the Group’s external auditors and deliver the Group’s Annual Report and Accounts (ARA), oversee all statutory reporting and provide technical accounting guidance to the Group. Internally, the Group Reporting team have responsibility for the month end close process and subsequent reporting to the plc and Airline Management Board.

The role ensure easyJet complies with all technical accounting and reporting requirements, including ensuring that:

> easyJet’s accounting and external financial reporting are technically compliant, accurate and of a reasonable standard compared with peer group (FTSE 100).
> Finance senior management have appropriate understanding of the technical accounting environment relevant to the business
> Accounting considerations of key changes/projects are fully considered
> The AOC (Airline Operating Certificate) subsidiary boards have fit for purpose reporting and timely statutory account preparation

The role has oversight and management of three direct reports, and will additionally provide wider support to the Head of Group Reporting as required.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES
> Accountable for the preparation and presentation of the Group statutory accounts (including interim)
> Manage the day-to-day relationship with the Group’s external auditors
> Be the first point of contact for accounting technical questions from across the business
> Manage the co-ordination and implementation of new accounting standards, including detailed understanding of the standard, impact analysis on easyJet, the implementation process, disclosure preparation and communication with relevant senior management and Audit Committee
> Prepare and present papers on technical accounting matters to senior management
> Active involvement in new projects/business change to ensure that accounting implications are fully understood
> Accountable for the Group’s annual impairment review process, and going concern and viability statements
> Oversee the quarterly and statutory reporting for a number of easyJet entities
> Oversee production and maintenance of the group accounting manual, taking responsibility for drafting of complex areas
> Other Group reporting activities as directed

COMPETENCIES
In line with the Competency Model we expect the following:

> Ownership and Delivery. Has a clear focus to deliver results, working to targets, reviewing progress and adapting their plans accordingly, motivating themselves/the team to achieve.
> Building Relationships. Expresses ideas confidently and clearly, builds positive and constructive relationships with others, gets to know colleagues within their own team and supports them to ensure team goals are achieved.
> Innovation and Change. Is open to new ways of doing things and questions existing approaches, views change as an opportunity, comfortable working in a dynamic and ambiguous environment
> Business Performance. Understands business and external environment, is cost conscious and understands the longer term perspective and implications of decisions.

KEY SKILLS REQUIRED
• Holds a recognised accountancy qualification (likely to be ACA/CA or equivalent international certification).
• Brings recent, in-depth technical accounting experience, with strong IFRS expertise—particularly IFRS 16 would be an advantage.
• Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to understanding complex accounting issues, while applying sound judgment to deliver practical, business-focused solutions.
• Communicates complex technical matters clearly and confidently to a wide range of stakeholders.
• Possesses excellent presentation skills (written and verbal), with the ability to simplify and articulate complex financial concepts.
• Has experience operating within large, complex organisations (FTSE, EMEA, or global).
• Maintains a hands-on approach with strong attention to detail, while also stepping back to assess broader implications and effort-versus-benefit trade-offs.
• Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, demonstrating flexibility and resilience under pressure.
• A self-starter and finisher—motivated, solution-oriented, and able to work independently with minimal direction.

BENEFITS
> Competitive base salary (or day rate contractor)
> Up to 30% bonus
> 25 days holiday
> BAYE, SAYE & Performance share schemes
> 7% pension
> Life Assurance
> Flexible benefits package
> Excellent staff travel benefits

LOCATION & HOURS OF WORK
This full-time role will be based in Luton and will be 40 hours per week. We support hybrid working and we spend three days per week in the office.

Job: Finance

Primary Location: United Kingdom-London-London Luton Airport

Schedule: Full-time

Unposting Date: Ongoing