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Finance Transformation Lead - FP&A / Finance Business Partnering
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MAG – Finance Transformation Lead, FP&A / Finance Business Partnering
Location Manchester Airport (Hybrid: 3 office days (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays))
Type Full-time, fixed-term contract (2.5 years)
About MAG
At **MAG (Airports Group)**, we connect people with the world through essential airport and travel services. As the largest UK-owned airport operator, we serve over 60 million passengers annually across Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands Airports, offering 270 global destinations.
Sustainability is a core pillar of our operations. We’re committed to decarbonising aviation, supporting local communities through education, skills programs, and volunteering initiatives, while embedding sustainability into every aspect of our business.
About the Role
We’re seeking a Finance Transformation Lead, FP&A / Finance Business Partnering to lead our SAP S/4HANA implementation and shape the future of Group Finance.
In this high-visibility role, you will:
- Lead the design and optimisation of future finance processes, data, and working practices.
- Partner closely with Finance, IT, SAP experts, implementation partners, and wider stakeholders to align business needs with practical solutions.
- Drive a culture of insight-driven decision-making, stronger compliance, and effective business partnering.
- Oversee FP&A workflows, finance business partnering, reporting, and forecasting, enhancing efficiency and confidence in financial controls.
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This role requires: ✔ Experience in finance transformation, continuous improvement, and matrix environments. ✔ Strong, credible stakeholder management across finance and IT teams. ✔ Pragmatic, problem-solving mindset with risk management and project delivery discipline. ✔ Confidence leading cross-functional initiatives, particularly within SAP S/4HANA/-HANA implementation.
What Will Make You Successful?
You must demonstrate:
- Expertise in FP&A, finance business partnering, and financial systems.
- Ability to balance detail-oriented analysis with strategic influence.
- Collaborative yet assertive leadership, challenging decisions constructively.
- Project management maturity supported by qualifications (e.g., PRINCE2, Six Sigma) and/or a professional finance certification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
SAP S/4HANA experience—particularly in FP&A areas—is a plus.
Benefits
At MAG, we invest in our colleagues to ensure both your and our passengers have a extraordinary experience. Our benefits include:
- Performance bonus scheme
- Flexible pension plan (employer contribution up to 10% – adjustable)
- Car allowance
- Private medical insurance
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Free on-site parking
- Subsidised public transport & airport concessions
- Hundreds of company discounts
- 2 volunteering days per year
- 24/7 Virtual GP service
- Care Concierge assistance
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Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments
We celebrate difference. At MAG, every contribution matters.
MAG is a Disability Confident employer, ensuring your application is an inclusive experience. If adjustment support is needed, we’ll provide it.
Our Colleague Communities are thriving hubs:
- Women’s Network
- Embrace (Race & Ethnicity)
- Fly with Pride (LGBTQIA+)
- Mind Matters (Mental Health)
- PACT (Parents & Carers)
- RespectABILITY (Disability & Neurodiversity)
- CAVU Global ID&E Affinity Group
Your unique strengths can make our future happen. Apply now—whether this is your first experience or your next career leap. We’re ready to hear from you.
Equal opportunities. Inclusive culture. We look forward to your journey with MAG.
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