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Head of Finance
Head of Commercial Finance - CAVU
Permanent Role | Manchester Airport / Hybrid
About the Role
Hackajob, in collaboration with MAG (Airports Group), is sourcing outstanding professionals for the position of Head of Commercial Finance at CAVU, a business committed to revolutionising airport travel experiences globally.
CAVU operates across diverse sectors, from its revenue-driving technology such as Propel to luxurious hospitality, including 1903 and Escape Lounges. Their mission is to create smoother, more enjoyable and profitable travel experiences for passengers and partners.
Their vision for work is encouraging—fostering freedom, authenticity, and innovation, whether it’s in their modern offices, lounges, or a remote setting.
The Head of Commercial Finance will lead finance partnerships for the Americas region, offering strategic commercial insight, shaping growth initiatives, and collaborating closely with senior stakeholders internationally.
This role is ideal for someone passionate about helping a high-growth organisation make travel experiences more seamless and enjoyable for everyone.
Key Responsibilities
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Partnering with Senior Stakeholders
- Act as the key commercial finance advisor for the UK and Americas, providing strategic guidance that shapes business decisions and performance.
- Work closely with companies in UK and US to ensure decisions align with commercial and financial performance objectives.
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Regional and Strategic Leadership
- Lead finance partnering for the Americas region, supporting operational efficiency and strategic growth efforts.
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Business Development and Investment Support
- Engage in commercial appraisals for new partnerships, products development, and investments to keep business planning robust.
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Analysis & Decision-making
- Deliver actionable financial analysis to influence both strategic and operational decisions.
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Global Growth and Reporting
- Supervise financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and ensure strong governance as CAVU expands into new global markets.
- Develop and improve financial processes across reporting, forecasting, and analytical capabilities.
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Team Leadership
- Mentor and develop two direct reports while expanding the financial team’s skills and fostering a high-performing culture.
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Cross-functional Collaboration
- Engage with Growth, Operations, Delivery, and Corporate Finance teams to streamline commercial outcomes.
About You
This role requires a commercially focused finance professional equipped to partner with leadership and pave the path for future growth.
You'll bring:
- A recognised accounting qualification, such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.
- Substantial experience in commercial finance, finance business partnering, or commercial strategy.
- Leadership and coaching experience, especially within finance and cross-functional teams.
- Strong relationship-building skills, comfortable with working remotely with international teams and stakeholders.
- Commercial awareness and the ability to convert financial data into insightful business recommendations.
- A mindset aligned with consumer-facing industries, particularly travel, hospitality, leisure, or retail (though airport-specific experience is not required).
- Proactive, collaborative personality, with a genuine enthusiasm to drive international business success.
Additional Considerations
The role is hybrid, primarily based at Manchester Airport with the possibility of working from home or other CAVU lounges. You will collaborate with US stakeholders and travel to the US approximately once every three months, while flexible working hours will be necessary on certain days.
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The CAVU Perks
Joining CAVU offers:
- Opportunity for growth and career advancement within an ambitious, rapidly expanding company.
- Competitive and comprehensive benefits, designed to support work-life balance and well-being, including:
- 25 days of holiday annually, growing to 28 days with service.
- Option for buying up to 10 extra days of holiday, plus 4 flexible bank holidays.
- 10% company pension contribution.
- Annual bonus scheme for eligible staff.
- On-site gym, MediCash health insurance, and a broad flexible benefits package.
- Rail and retail discounts, plus access to discounted products like CAVU lounges and airport parking.
- 2 paid volunteering days per year.
- Health & wellbeing events, id&D&E exciting activities, and learning opportunities.
- Mentoring programmes and financial support for professional development.
- Enhanced parental leave (terms and conditions apply).
Why CAVU?
The company actively values diversity and is proud to be a part of MAG’s mission—a collaborative effort to emerge as leaders in diverse industries. CAVU’s upbeat, inclusive company cultures, including:
- 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
We prioritise equal opportunities and reasonable adjustments to ensure every contributor can perform at their best.
This is a great opportunity for a commercially insightful professional looking to make a significant impact in a fast-growth, internationally recognised company.
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