Job Description

This role also sits within the wider Operations Team and is a key business partnering role.

• To provide effective analytical support to the Finance Manager for Airports
• Providing insight on the key drivers for cost changes and supporting to close the gap where deviation occurs
• Business Partnering
• Provides a true Business Partner framework to Airports 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 & Commercial teams to ensure seamless communication and integrity of results and forecasts.
• Provides financial support covering:
• Budget and Outlook setting
• Financial modelling
• Development of initiatives and tracking delivery
• Monthly reporting and analysis
• Forecasting
• Business case evaluation and decision support
• Input into the 5yr Plan
• Ad-hoc projects

Business Performance and Analytical support:

• Providing monthly detailed analysis and insight into the costs which can be used to drive business performance and improve the cost base
• Responsibility for accurate monthly cost and cashflow forecasting
• Driving confidence in numbers and providing insight into risks and opportunities
• Driving continuous improvements in the operational and Finance processes
• Demonstrates a good understanding of all Airport costs
• Creates budget pack for Airports detailing variances by country for presentation to senior management and for the Airport Development team
• Provides financial evaluation and cost modelling, and acts as decision support for ad-hoc projects, airport deals and cost saving initiatives
• Works closely with the Airport Development team and highlights lean initiatives and potential opportunities, providing necessary support and understanding of costs to ensure they are managed effectively

Accounting & control:

• Generates full month end reporting detailing variances to plan and tracking the effectiveness of cost saving initiatives
• Responsible for the production of monthly reports for both Business and Finance stakeholders
• People Leadership, Relationships and Influence
• As a member of the Core Finance team, the Finance Analyst Airports has responsibility for
  • Maintaining effective cross functional relationships
  • Providing subject matter expertise to a diverse and demanding set of stakeholders
  • Mentoring junior members of the team

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS & FINANCIAL TARGETS

• Month End insight and budget variance analysis completed on time and with accuracy and clear explanations of movements
• Deliver key insight into performance of costs for network and ensure latest view is reflected in the rolling forecast
• Support easyJet strategic cost saving projects to track benefits delivery
• Support the development of a cost-conscious culture and supplier management within the Airport Development team

BENEFITS

• 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

• This full time role will be based in Luton - Hybrid - 40 hours a week

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Qualified accountant able to embrace large complex fast-moving entities
• Excellent analytical skills with an ability to demonstrate an excellent grasp of variance analysis and the key drivers
• Ability to deliver the level of detail and insight required to support the Airport Development team
• Able to communicate and challenge effectively with key stakeholders at all seniority levels in the organization
• Able to demonstrate the commercial value of Finance projects
• Ability to explain Finance to Non-Financial stakeholders
• A proactive team player
• An ability to work on own initiative, and has the confidence to offer solutions
• A true self starter, with high levels of motivation and enthusiasm
• Excellent excel skills (up to basic macros)