Associate Finance Business Partner (Manchester, UK)

For airports, for partners, for people. We are CAVU.

Formed from the union of MAGO, MAG USA and our network of direct-to-consumer brands - who together drive market leading passenger spend for airports across the world - we have combined our resources to address evolving passenger needs today and exceed them as we move forward into tomorrow.

Pre-book, online or in the airport, our solutions make travel more seamless and enjoyable for passengers and more profitable for our clients and partners.

Our name is taken from the aviation meteorology term, ‘Ceiling and Visibility Unlimited’, which designates the perfect flying condition.

More than just a name, CAVU is our mindset. It represents all that we stand for. Our proud aviation heritage, our drive to push boundaries, and the very essence of what we do: creating seamless, enjoyable travel experiences for airport passengers.

Together, we can reach new heights. Together, we are CAVU.

The role

We’re looking for an Associate Finance Business Partner to support the financial performance and continued growth of our global Experiences business.

Working closely with the Finance Business Partner and wider Finance team, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality financial reporting, analysis and insight—helping to drive commercial decision-making across a rapidly scaling portfolio of airport lounges.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional looking to develop their business partnering skills in a fast-paced, international environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the production of monthly reporting across P&L, balance sheet and cashflow
• Contributing to forecasting, reforecasting and business planning processes
• Partnering with operational teams to drive value across live locations, analysing KPIs and identifying opportunities to grow revenue and optimise costs
• Monitoring revenue performance, risks and opportunities across the lounge network
• Supporting the management and reporting of regional capex maintenance projects
• Producing high-quality financial analysis and insight to support decision-making and performance improvement
• Supporting audit processes, compliance and internal controls frameworks
• Leading on airport reporting and revenue audit compliance, liaising with external auditors
• Collaborating with the wider Finance team to improve processes, reporting and ways of working
• Supporting ad hoc projects and new business initiatives across the Experiences portfolio

About You?

We’re looking for a proactive and commercially aware finance professional who thrives on turning data into insight and enjoys working closely with stakeholders across the business.

About you:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with relevant accounting experience
• Experience in commercial finance and business partnering
• Strong financial reporting, analysis and management accounting expertise
• Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to build reports and analyse complex data
• Experience using SAP (Power BI knowledge beneficial)
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to translate data into meaningful insights
• Confident communicator, able to build relationships across all levels of the business
• Proactive, self-starting mindset with strong organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working across international teams and time zones when required

What's in it for you?

• 25 Days Holiday, with the option to buy up to 10 more, plus 4 flexible bank holidays
• 10% Company Pension Contribution
• Annual Bonus
• 2 weeks work from anywhere
• On-site gym
• A host of flexible benefits & discounts

EDI at CAVU

We are an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate based on religion, race, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Did you know that some demographics may be less likely to apply to job adverts than others? For example, women are likely to apply only if they fit all of the skills listed. If you’re reading this and don’t quite tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you.

We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process—please contact us to request assistance.

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