Finance Graduate

MAG (Airports Group); Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airport operator is seeking candidates for their Finance Graduate Scheme starting in September 2026 at Manchester Airport. This hybrid role offers a comprehensive programme across various finance business areas. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication, analytical skills, and be willing to pursue an internationally recognised accountancy qualification. Applicants must have lived in the UK for the last three years.

Benefits

Flexible company pension plan

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free parking

Subsidised public transport

Company discounts

Two volunteering days per year

Free Virtual GP service

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of financial regulations.
• Ability to absorb and interpret information accurately.
• Experience or knowledge of operational awareness.

Responsibilities

• Complete a thorough induction programme with visits to airports.
• Rotate through various Finance business areas.
• Build relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Business knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Education

Internally recognised accountancy qualification (CIMA or ACCA)

Job description

Job Description

Summary

• Finance Graduate Scheme – September 2026 Start
• Based predominantly at Manchester Airport
• Hybrid working
• Comprehensive programme across the Group Finance department

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.

Benefits

• Flexible and generous company pension plan with various company contribution options (up to 10%) that you can change to suit your personal needs
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free parking
• Subsidised public transport
• Huge rangeof company discounts
• 2 volunteering days per year
• FreeVirtualGP service, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

The role

Most importantly, we’re looking for applicants that can connect with people at all levels in the organisation, absorb information, interpret it to understand the impact on others and then, draw conclusions with conviction.

You’ll be an excellent communicator with great analytical skills and business knowledge, from financial regulations to operational awareness. You’ll nurture relationships with our stakeholders, as well as share ideas, learnings and best practices in a collaborative environment. Ensuring that our business partnerships remain strong is at the core of this scheme, calling for all your best qualities such as personality, flair, and intellect.

Lastly, to meet our security clearance requirements, you should have lived in the UK for the last three years. Be part of MAG as we take flight into a period of radical growth.

What will make you successful in the role?

This is your chance to embark on an industry‑leading career in Finance. The skills you will develop are used by Finance Managers, Commercial leaders, Strategists, and Execs, to name just a few career pathways.

Throughout the Programme, you’ll have access to a wide range of professional development Programmes plus both formal and informal learning. The formal learning element, which we will sponsor, requires you to study for an internationally recognised accountancy qualification (CIMA or ACCA).

Over three years, you will:

• Complete a thorough induction programme, which includes trips to each of our airports.
• Rotate through our different Finance business areas, including Transactional Shared Services, Management Accounting, Statutory Reporting, Planning & Analysis and Business Partnering.