Associate Finance Business Partner in Manchester

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 are 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:

• Free parking
• Subsidised public transport
• Huge range of company discounts
• 2 volunteering days per year
• Free VirtualGP service, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Care Concierge service

The role provides 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.

We’re building something brilliant at MAG: a diverse team of Journey Makers who share our values and want to make a difference. We’re on a mission to be number one in our industry, and that takes talent in all its forms. With so many exciting roles across our airports and businesses, there’s space for your unique strengths to shine. Whether this is your first role or your next big step, we want to hear from you – even if you don’t think you tick every box. What matters most is what you bring. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you need any adjustments to support your application or interview, just let us know. We’re committed to helping you perform at your best. At MAG, every journey matters. Our Colleague Communities play a big part in that: Women’s Network, Embrace (Race & Ethnicity), Fly with Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mind Matters (Mental Health), PACT (Parents & Carers), RespectABILITY (Disability & Neurodiversity), and the CAVU Global ID&E Affinity Group.