Senior Finance Manager

MAG; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Management Accountant to lead financial activities for its CAVU divisions. This role involves overseeing the production of accurate management accounts, managing finance managers, and ensuring compliance with service level agreements. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in management accounting, people management, and stakeholder engagement. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this forward-thinking company offers a supportive environment where you can thrive and contribute to meaningful change. Join a dynamic team focused on continuous improvement and growth in the aviation sector.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

10% company contribution pension

Car allowance

Private medical scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years PQE in management accounting.
• Experience with people management and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Manage all Management Accounting activities for CAVU divisions.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting and oversee month-end processes.
• Cultivate a continual improvement mindset within the finance team.

Skills

Management Accounting

People Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Financial Reporting

Excel (Intermediate to Advanced)

SAP or similar ERP systems

Change Management

Education

Qualified Accountant or QBE

Tools

General Ledger

SAP

Excel

Job description

Every year, Manchester Airport connects over 28 million passengers with more than 200 destinations across the globe. As the fourth largest airport in the UK, Manchester is also in the top 20 airports in Europe. Part of the largest UK owned airport operator group, MAG, Manchester Airport supports over 19,000 jobs onsite and generates around £7.75bn each year for the region.

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:

• Bonus scheme
• 10% company contribution pension
• Car allowance
• Private medical scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

The role is responsible for managing all Management Accounting activities for the CAVU divisions, ensuring the timely production of accurate and technically robust management accounts, in alignment with group finance service levels. You will manage the finance managers of the two CAVU divisions, conducting one on one meetings and personal development plans. Establishing relationships with CAVU Finance Directors will be important, as will supporting internal and external stakeholders and ensure the meeting of agreed service level agreements (SLAs). You will need to oversee the month end process and be responsible for the delivery of group service levels and supporting KPI's.

Other principle accountabilities will include:

1. Review systems to ensure accurate financial reporting, escalating any areas of concern to the Head of Finance & Accounting and divisional Finance Directors.
2. Assist the Head of Finance and Accounting in the delivery of SLA's across finance.
3. Interact with the transactional teams to provide feedback on issues and areas of continuous improvement.
4. Work with the Head of Finance to ensure all costs captured in head office are appropriate and understood.
5. Cultivate a continual improvement mindset within your team & the wider group finance team.

You will need to be a qualified accountant or QBE with a minimum of 5 years PQE - to include the preparation and review of management accounts. You must have people management experience, and be able to demonstrate & discuss your leadership style. Engaging stakeholders should be second nature, alongside the ability to manage multiple priorities, and work well under tight deadlines and high pressure situations. Experience of a General Ledger function, SAP or similar ERP systems, and intermediate to advanced Excel skills are also required. Lastly, MAG is in a growth phase, and experience of managing change in a dynamic environment will be a very useful thing to have.

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