Head of Technology - Finance
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Description
About Us
We are easyJet – a FTSE-250 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 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 easyJet? Our Promise Behaviours
Role Purpose
The Head of Finance Technology is accountable for the technology strategy, delivery, and ongoing optimisation of Finance systems, with Oracle ERP at the core. The role bridges Finance, Technology, and the wider business to ensure that finance platforms enable accurate reporting, strong controls, automation, scalability, and insight-led decision making.
This role owns the end-to-end Oracle Finance technology landscape, including system design, transformation, governance, data integrity, and continuous improvement.
Key Accountabilities
Finance Technology Strategy & Leadership
We are easyJet – a FTSE-250 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 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 easyJet? Our Promise Behaviours
Role Purpose
The Head of Finance Technology is accountable for the technology strategy, delivery, and ongoing optimisation of Finance systems, with Oracle ERP at the core. The role bridges Finance, Technology, and the wider business to ensure that finance platforms enable accurate reporting, strong controls, automation, scalability, and insight-led decision making.
This role owns the end-to-end Oracle Finance technology landscape, including system design, transformation, governance, data integrity, and continuous improvement.
Key Accountabilities
Finance Technology Strategy & Leadership
- Define and own the Finance Technology strategy and roadmap, aligned to business strategy and Finance priorities
- Act as the senior Oracle ERP authority across Finance, IT, and Transformation functions
- Lead and develop a high-performing Finance Technology team (internal and partners)
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the CFO and Finance Leadership Team on digital enablement
- Own the Oracle ERP Finance platform, including:
- General Ledger
- Accounts Payable & Receivable & Fixed Assets
- Act as the Technical Finance Lead across all system transformation programmes (e.g. Oracle Fusion implementations, migrations, or optimisations)
- Partner with Finance Process Owners to simplify, automate, and digitise processes
- Ensure robust change management, training, and adoption across Finance teams
- Manage system integrators and third-party vendors
- Ensure Finance systems support strong financial controls, compliance, and audit requirements
- Own system governance including access controls, segregation of duties, and data quality
- Act as primary technology liaison for Internal Audit and External Auditors where required
- Ensure Oracle ERP supports accurate, timely, and trusted financial data
- Partner with Finance Analytics and BI teams to enable management reporting and forecasting
- Drive integration between Oracle ERP and EPM, data warehouses, and downstream systems
- Act as the key interface between Finance, IT, HR, Procurement, and Operations
- Translate Finance requirements into technical solutions and vice versa
- Influence senior stakeholders and manage competing priorities effectively
Key Skills & Experience
- Significant experience leading Finance Technology or ERP functions
- Deep, hands-on expertise with Oracle ERP (Oracle Fusion Cloud preferred)
- Experience with Oracle EPM (Planning, FCCS, ARCS)
- Knowledge of integrations, data platforms, and reporting tools
- Experience in multi-entity, global, or regulated environments
- Exposure to automation (RPA), AI, or advanced analytics in Finance
- Strategic thinker with a strong execution mindset
- Able to operate at both detail and executive level
- Commercially astute and outcomes-focused
- Strong communicator who can simplify complex technology topics
- Resilient leader comfortable in transformation and ambiguity
- Qualifications in Finance, Accounting, Technology, or related field preferable
- Professional Finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) – advantageous but not mandatory
- Oracle certifications – desirable
- Stability, performance, and adoption of Oracle ERP
- Successful delivery of Finance transformation initiatives
- Improved Finance efficiency, control, and insight
- Positive stakeholder feedback from Finance and Audit
- Reduced manual processing and improved automation
- Competitive base salary
- Up to 30% bonus
- 25 days holiday
- BAYE, SAYE & Performance share schemes
- 7% pension
- Life Assurance
- Flexible benefits package
- (Work Away) enabling you to work abroad for up to 30 working days per year.
If you are a self-starter who can identify opportunities to drive greater success for the team and have a track record of building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our dynamic team!
We operate a hybrid working policy of 3 days a week spent with colleagues in Hangar 89 Luton.
We look forward to your application and the possibility of you flying high with our team!
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 ma.recruitment@easyjet.com.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure accessibility and accommodation
Equal Opportunity Statement
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 ma.recruitment@easyjet.com. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure accessibility and accommodation.
Business Area
Information Technology (IT)
Primary Location
United Kingdom-London-London Luton Airport
Organisation
Information Technology (IT)
Schedule
Full-time
Unposting Date
Ongoing