Finance Analyst - Ground Operations

Finance Analyst – Ground Operations

Finance Analyst – Ground Operations (16561)

We are easy

Jet – a FTSE-100 listed, £multi‑billion low‑cost airline that serves tens of millions of customers each 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.

• Are a qualified accountant with experience in large, complex, fast‑paced organisations
• Enjoy working with data to deliver insights and influence decisions
• Can be in our fantastic Luton head office 3 × per week

You’ll join our Airports & Ground Operations Finance team within Operations Finance. This team partners closely with Ground Operations and Procurement – the people who keep our airports running smoothly and manage third‑party contracts that deliver our ground services. It’s a dynamic environment at the heart of our operation, and you’ll have the chance to see it first‑hand across our network.

As Finance Analyst, you’ll be a true business partner, providing financial support and insights that drive performance.

• Lead on budget setting, monthly reporting, re‑forecasting, and 5‑year planning for Ground Ops
• Deliver detailed cost analysis and accurate forecasting to support decision‑making
• Support handler contract renewals, shaping new deals through cost evaluation
• Provide financial accuracy and timely reporting of Ground Handling costs
• Contribute to ad‑hoc projects and cost‑saving initiatives
• Build strong cross‑functional relationships and explain financial concepts to non‑financial audiences

• Qualified accountant with strong analytical skills, especially variance analysis
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Commercial mindset with the ability to demonstrate value in finance projects
• Proactive, independent, and innovative team player
• Advanced Excel skills (macros) and experience with TM1 preferred
• Able to work in a fast paced and complex industry

• Up to 20% bonus
• 25 days holiday
• BAYE, SAYE & Performance share schemes
• Life Assurance
• Flexible benefits package
• Excellent staff travel benefits

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.

At 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.