Finance Manager - Revenue Accounting

easyJet Airline Company PLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A low-cost airline is seeking a Finance Manager in Luton to lead their Revenue Accounting team. The role requires a professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) and strong leadership skills to manage a small team handling approximately £9 billion in revenue. Candidates must demonstrate attention to detail, decision-making abilities, and advanced MS Office skills. The position supports hybrid working and involves collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate financial reporting and support system improvements.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with relevant post-qualification experience.
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing teams.
• High attention to detail and ability to interpret accounting complexity.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accuracy and confidence in reported financial numbers.
• Lead and develop a small finance team.
• Manage the annual audit process and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership skills

Attention to detail

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Graduate with strong academic record

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Agresso

TM1

Job description

Job Description - Finance Manager - Revenue Accounting (16617)

Finance Manager – Revenue Accounting

We are easyJet – a FTSE-100 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 easyJet passenger, and you'll know that this is the most iconic 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 easyJet? Our Promise Behaviours – We are Safe, Bold, Welcoming and Challenging. Four Behaviours. One Spirit. One easyJet.

Read on if you

• Have a professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with relevant post‑qualification experience.
• Enjoy leading a team, delivering accurate financial reporting, and driving continuous improvement.
• Can be in our fantastic Luton head office 3 × per week.

The Team

You’ll be part of our dynamic Finance team, working at the heart of Revenue Accounting. We’re a collaborative group, passionate about delivering robust financial results and supporting the business as we continue to grow and innovate.

The Role

As Finance Manager – Revenue Accounting, you’ll support the Senior Finance Manager in delivering accurate passenger and partner revenue reporting for month‑end, quarterly, and year‑end close. You’ll own monthly stats and all related revenue accounts, ensuring certainty and confidence in the numbers. Leading a small team of three, you’ll account for approximately £9 bn of revenue, manage the annual audit process, and drive continuous improvement in reporting and systems. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders, support system transformation projects, and ensure all internal customer needs are met or exceeded.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining accuracy and confidence in reported numbers.
• Developing and improving monthly reporting processes.
• Supporting revenue accounting and reporting for system transformation projects.
• Identifying and managing accounting, control, and business risks.
• Building strong relationships with internal customers and stakeholders.
• Leading the annual audit process for your areas of accountability.
• Reviewing balance sheet accounts and managing risks and opportunities.
• Assisting with budgets, re‑forecasts, and revenue projects.
• Driving continuous improvement and supporting system changes for new products and programmes.

Requirements of the Role

What we’re looking for

• Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with relevant post‑qualification experience.
• Graduate/strong academic record.
• High attention to detail and ability to interpret accounting complexity.
• Strong leadership skills, with experience managing and developing teams.
• Excellent decision‑making and problem‑solving abilities.
• Proactive, enquiring mind‑set and a drive for continuous improvement.
• Ability to communicate confidently with finance and non‑finance stakeholders at all levels.
• Intermediate to advanced MS Office skills, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with computerised accounting packages, ideally Agresso and TM1.
• Ability to manage time effectively across multiple tasks and projects.

Practicalities

This 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 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 [e-mail]. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure accessibility and accommodation.

Business Area

Finance

Primary Location

Luton, United Kingdom