Finance Manager - Group Technical Accountant

TEAM

As a key member of the Group Financial Control (GFC) team, this role will report into the Senior Finance Manager –Subsidiary and Technical Accounting, providing technical accounting guidance to the business. The role sits within the GFC team who are responsible for closing the financial books at the end of each month, as well as the internal (to AMB and PLC) and external financial reporting (half year and Annual Reports) of easyJet.  

JOB PURPOSE

This role exists to 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).
• easyJet Board and senior management have appropriate understanding of the technical accounting environment relevant to the business.
• accounting considerations of key changes/projects are fully considered.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Support on 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 Board and Senior Management.
• Be responsible for assisting the business on ad-hoc queries on accounting technical matters.
• Prepare reports to the Audit Committee and senior management on technical matters.
• Active involvement in new projects/business change to ensure that accounting implications are fully understood.
• Produce the annual impairment model to review the value in use of easyJet assets by CGU. Work closely with financial planning and analysis team to ensure future projections in the model are consistent with board approved plans.
• Assist in the preparation of technical areas of the Annual Report (e.g. change in accounting policies) and review the whole Annual Report for technical compliance, best practice disclosure and accuracy.
• Review easyJet’s other statutory financial statements for compliance with local GAAP and legal regulations.
• Ensure easyjet accounting policies are up to date and fully documented.
• Keep up to date with technical advancements and assess the impact on easyJet.
• Build constructive relationships both internally, specifically to include tax, treasury, FP&A and externally, with easyJet’s external auditors and other accountancy firms.

Requirements of the Role

KEY SKILLS REQUIRED

• Hold a recognised accountancy qualification, probably ACA/CA or equivalent non-UK qualification.
• At least 3 years post qualified experience
• Minimum 2:1 degree, in a well-regarded university.
• Technically strong with experience in applying IFRS in the real world.
• Balances strong accounting technical knowledge with commercial awareness, in particular IFRS 16 knowledge would be advantageous.
• Ability to research complex accounting matters and conclude on treatment based on accounting standards.
• Manage own time across variety of tasks and projects to deliver to deadlines
• Effective presentation skills (written and oral); and ability to flex style to communicate at all levels up to the PLC Board, including the ability to simplify complex technical areas.
• Hands on with strong attention to detail.
• A true self- starter (and finisher), with high levels of motivation and enthusiasm.

LOCATION & HOURS OF WORK

We know that flexibility, balance and wellbeing are more important than ever right now. Whether that’s working remotely, part time, or needing extra support when times are tough.

This full-time role will be based in Luton (Hybrid/remote working options available) and will be 40 hours per week. Remember, we are always #happytotalkflex.

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