Associate Finance Business Partner

Summary

• Based at Manchester Airport
• 12 month fixed term contract
• Flexible/Hybrid working for a better work/life balance.
• We are proud to be a diverse employer, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds

Why MAG?

At MAG we provide the airport facilities and travel services that people need to connect with the world. As the largest UK owned airport operator, we serve over 60 million passengers a year from Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands Airports. With over 270 destinations across the globe, our businesses not only bring people together but also support the prosperity of the regions in which we operate. Sustainability is one of our core values, and it shapes everything we do. We’re committed to protecting the environment and supporting our local communities. Our programmes include airport and airline decarbonisation, comprehensive education, skills and employment support and community engagement initiatives including volunteering opportunities. At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive. You’ll also have access to some great benefits including:

• Bonus scheme
• 10% company contribution pension
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free parking
• Subsidised public transport
• Huge range of company discounts
• 2 volunteering days per year
• Free Virtual GP service, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Care Concierge service

The role

Provide comprehensive finance support to a number of senior stakeholders across Group Services, building key relationships with their teams whilst providing decision making support through first class financial information reporting, analysis and recommendations whilst maintaining a strong system of financial controls.

Reporting to the Head of Finance within the Group finance team, the primary purpose of this role is to support and influence development and delivery of Group Services Business Plan and BAU activity.

What will make you successful in the role?

You’ll be a qualified accountant with experience in cost control, financial reporting, analysis, and management accounting. You’ll demonstrate strong analytical capability, attention to detail, and commercial awareness, supported by advanced skills across Excel, Word, PowerPoint, financial modelling, and familiarity with SAP. Your background will include developing dashboards, producing robust financial insights, and delivering high‑quality management information to support decision‑making.

You’ll be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to build credible relationships across senior stakeholders and business environments. Able to perform under pressure, you will adapt quickly to changing priorities, effectively manage multiple tasks, and maintain professionalism and influence at senior levels. Your approach will reflect strong organisation, collaboration, and the ability to drive value through meaningful business partnering.