Finance Graduate 2027

MAG (Airports Group); Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension (up to 10%)

Free parking

Subsidised public transport

Company discounts

2 volunteering days a year

Free Virtual GP service

Care Concierge service

Job summary

MAG (Airports Group) invites applications for its Finance Graduate Scheme starting September 2027. Based predominantly at Manchester Airport, the programme offers rotations through the Group Finance department, an induction trip across MAG airports, and access to formal qualifications (CIMA or ACCA) sponsorship.

Over three years, participants will rotate through Transactional Shared Services, Management Accounting, Statutory Reporting, Planning & Analysis and Business Partnering, building broad

Qualifications

• Ability to connect with people at all levels within the organisation.
• Excellent communicator with strong analytical skills and solid business knowledge.
• Meet security clearance requirements; must have lived in the UK for the last three years.

Responsibilities

• Complete a thorough induction programme, including trips to each of MAG's airports.
• Rotate through Finance areas: Transactional Shared Services, Management Accounting, Statutory Reporting, Planning & Analysis and Business Partnering.
• Participate in a three-year programme designed to develop a career in MAG's finance function.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Business knowledge

Education

CIMA/ACCA qualification

Job description

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• Finance Graduate Scheme – September 2027 Start
• Based predominantly at Manchester Airport
• Comprehensive programmes across the Group Finance department
• Assessment Centre to take place on Friday 15th January 2027

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 66 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:

• Flexible and generous company pension plan with various company contribution options (up to 10%) that you can change to suit your personal needs
• 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

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, Strategies, 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.

What will make you successful in 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, the 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!

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 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.