Senior Finance Manager FP&A - Engineering and Maintenance

DescriptionSENIOR FINANCE MANAGER FP&A – ENGINEERING & MAINTENANCEWe are easy

Jet – a FTSE 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 easy

Jet 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 easy

Jet? Our Promise Behaviours - we are Safe, Bold, Welcoming and Challenging. Four Behaviours. One Spirit. One easy

Jet.

READ ON IF YOUHave at least 5 years’ experience managing a business partner environment in a similar EMEA or global organisation

Enjoy leading and developing high-performing teams

Can be in our fantastic Luton head office 3 x per weekTHE TEAMReporting to the Head of Finance – Fleet, Engineering and Maintenance, you’ll join a key FP&A function that provides financial ownership of costs and capital expenditure associated with easy

Jet’s fleet of over 350 aircraft. You’ll lead a team of 4-5 people and work closely with Fleet Planning and Procurement, Aircraft Trading, and Engineering and Maintenance teams.

THE ROLE You’ll take full responsibility for FP&A and business partnering activities supporting Fleet Planning and Procurement, Aircraft Trading, and Engineering and Maintenance. You’ll provide insight and guidance on actuals, forecasts, budgets, and strategic plans, driving cost-saving initiatives and supporting the overall strategic plan.

You’ll act as the primary finance business partner for Fleet and E&M, offering counsel and support to business owners and senior leaders. You’ll deliver presentations to senior executives, drive business initiatives, prompt strategic interventions, and serve as a subject matter expert on financial insight and analysis.

You’ll lead and motivate your team, build effective cross-functional relationships, and ensure robust business cases and investment appraisals. You’ll operate with a high degree of self-management, making recommendations to Directors and the wider business.

Qualifications WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FORProfessional qualification in finance ACCA, ACA, CIMA or economics, or applicable discipline

Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing a business partner environment in a similar EMEA or global organisation

Strong knowledge of business strategy development, business process management, budgeting and business operations

Proven experience in managing and developing talent and driving high performance

Excellent project management skills and proven leadership and communication ability

Good understanding of balance sheet and cash flow implications, plus P&L experience

Experience operating at senior manager level and supporting Directors Track record of delivery through influencing and building strong relationships

Able to communicate and challenge effectively with key stakeholders at senior levels

Able to demonstrate the commercial value of Finance interventions or projects

Ability to work on own initiative, taking minimal direction and offering solutions

Self starter with high levels of motivation and enthusiasm

Aviation experience preferred but not essentialWHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURNUp to 30% maximum bonus 7% pension contributions

Medical Cash Plan Excellent staff travel benefits
25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual credit towards an easy

Jet holiday

Various flexible benefits and extrasPRACTICALITIESThis 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 ADJUSTMENTSAt easy

Jet, 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  We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure accessibility and accommodation#li-rg1#li-hybrid

Job Field:
Finance Organization:
Finance

Schedule:

Full-time