MAG (Airports Group)
Senior Financial Analyst
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Senior Financial Analyst
12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Location: Manchester Airport (Hybrid working: 3 days per week in the office)
Summary
- Based at Manchester Airport
- Hybrid working model with 3 days per week in the office
- Fixed-term opportunity to play a key role in MAG's annual business planning cycle
- Focus on cash forecasting, financial modelling, scenario planning, and long-term business performance
- Opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders across one of the UK's largest airport groups
About 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:
- Company bonus scheme
- Flexible and generous company pension plan with various company contribution options (up to 8%)
- 24 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
About the Role
We're looking for an experienced finance professional to join our FP&A team as a Senior Financial Analyst on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
This role plays a key part in providing forward-looking financial insight, supporting the development of cash forecasts, long-term financial plans, and scenario modelling that help shape strategic decision-making across the Group.
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Working closely with senior finance leaders and business stakeholders, you'll provide robust analysis and challenge to ensure the business has a clear understanding of future performance, risks, and opportunities.
Joining at the start of MAG's annual business planning cycle, you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of key workstreams and contribute throughout the full planning process, from initial assumptions and modelling through to final delivery. This makes the role an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys partnering with stakeholders, building financial models, and translating complex information into meaningful insight.
Whether your background comes from FP&A, Finance Business Partnering, or a broader commercial finance role with strong forecasting and modelling exposure, you'll be joining a high-performing team that plays a central role in helping MAG make informed business decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation and maintenance of cash forecasts, ensuring accuracy and robustness across short, medium, and long-term planning horizons.
- Support the development of MAG's long-term business plans and financial forecasts.
- Build, develop, and enhance financial models to support strategic planning, investment decisions, and scenario analysis.
- Partner with finance and operational stakeholders across the business to understand performance drivers and future business requirements.
- Deliver high-quality analysis and insight to support decision-making at both operational and senior leadership level.
- Evaluate risks, opportunities, and sensitivities within forecasts and business plans.
- Support the annual planning cycle and periodic reforecasting processes.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across forecasting, modelling, and reporting processes.
- Present financial analysis and recommendations in a clear and engaging manner to a variety of stakeholders.
- Support ad-hoc financial and strategic projects as required.
What Will Make You Successful
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- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) or qualified by experience with significant relevant commercial finance experience.
- Proven experience in FP&A, financial planning, financial analysis, commercial finance, or finance business partnering roles.
- Strong experience in financial modelling, forecasting, and scenario planning.
- Exposure to cash forecasting, treasury forecasting, or long-term business planning would be highly advantageous.
- Advanced Excel skills and a strong analytical mindset.
- Ability to interpret complex financial information and translate it into meaningful business insight.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to challenge and influence where appropriate.
- Strong commercial awareness and an ability to identify risks, opportunities, and performance improvement initiatives.
- Able to manage multiple priorities and deliver to demanding deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- A proactive, collaborative approach and a desire to continuously improve processes and ways of working.
Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments
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 with us or your next big career move, we want to hear from you, even if you don't think you meet every requirement. 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.
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