IT Finance Manager

MAG; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented individual to oversee significant capital expenditure within its technology division. This role involves managing a substantial budget while collaborating closely with finance and project teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, project management experience, and the ability to communicate complex information effectively. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this forward-thinking company offers a supportive environment where your contributions can make a real impact. Join a team dedicated to transforming the airport experience for millions while fostering your professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible Pension Plan

24 Days Holiday

Free Parking

Subsidised Public Transport

Company Discounts

Volunteering Days

Free Virtual GP Service

Care Concierge Service

Qualifications

• Proven experience in reading and analyzing large data sets.
• Experience in a PMO function with project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and report on MAG Technology CAPEX spend of c.£60M.
• Line manage 1-2 analysts and support project resource planning.

Skills

Numeracy Skills

Data Analysis

Project Management (Prince 2/MSP)

Resource Planning

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

SAP

Service Now

Job description

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• Based at Manchester Airport
• Permanent Role
• We are proud to be a diverse employer, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds

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. 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
• 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

The role

You’ll track and manage the MAG Technology CAPEX spend of c.£60M in FY26, working in partnership with the Finance Department, Technology Project Delivery Leads and Technology Project Managers. You’ll manage, process and report on the monthly capitalisation of MAG’s resources and analyse project financials to provide oversight and reporting of the business plan ensuring audit requirements are met at all times.You’ll also line manage of 1-2 analysts, support project and programme resource planning and cost estimation, and facilitate the production of Board, ExCo and stakeholder presentations.

What will make you successful in the role?

You’ll have fantastic numeracy skills, proven experience in reading and analysing large data sets. You’ll have previous experience of working effectively in a PMO function, working with project management methodologies (Prince 2/MSP), as well as experience of resource and project planning (MS Project). You’ll be highly organised, with the ability to manage several tasks and deadlines at any one time, with experience of project governance and compliance and an understanding of audit principles and deadlines. You’ll have an excellent knowledge of Word and PowerPoint alongside an advanced experience and competence with Excel. An understanding of SAP and Service Now would be advantageous. You’ll be a brilliant problem solver, flexible in your approach and be a really great communicator with the ability to simplify and explain complex information to both Finance and Tech stakeholders.

Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments

At MAG we believe in the importance of diversity & inclusion for all. We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of our society. As such we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We’re also committed to well-being with a focus on mental health and supporting colleagues from underrepresented groups through our Colleague Resource Groups.

As a Disability Confident employer we are committed to creating an environment where candidates and employees can perform at their optimum. Please let us know if we can provide you with any reasonable adjustments to aid your application or interview process.

You can contact the team by emailing [e-mail]

Our Colleague Resource Groups include: Women’s Network, Embrace (Race & Ethnicity Group), Fly With Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mental Health, Parent & Carers, Disabilities (including neurodiversity