Job Title: Finance Business Partner
Reports to: CFO
Location: Shannon Airport, Shannon, Co Clare
Duties and responsibilities are, but not limited to, the following:
Essential Job Function
Business Partnering & Operational Support
Act as the primary finance partner to the COO across assigned hangars / programs.
Attend operational forums (e.g. pre‑input meetings, weekly production reviews, wash‑ups) to provide financial insight and challenge.
Translate operational activity (man‑hours, materials, TAT, re‑work) into clear financial outcomes and implications.
Support decision‑making on slot utilisation, overtime, subcontracting, and capacity trade‑offs.
Support long‑range planning and scenario modelling aligned to the MRO strategy.
Cost Control & Performance Analysis
Track and analyse direct labour efficiency, productivity, and non‑productive time.
Monitor material consumption, scrap, and third‑party costs against estimates and contracts.
Utilise information from Finance Team to articulate KPIs covering cost, margin, utilisation, and cash performance.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction and margin enhancement.
Commercial & Contract Support
Partner with Commercial and Operations teams to support bid reviews, pricing assumptions, and margin analysis for MRO work.
Review maintenance event financials to ensure contract terms, scope changes, and variations are accurately reflected.
Support post‑event financial reviews and lessons learned.
Key Relationships
COO
Finance Business Partners
MRO Production & Planning Teams
Head of Production / Operations Management
Commercial / Aircraft Business Managers
Group FP&A and Finance Operations
Senior Leadership Team
Candidate Requirements
Essential
Understanding of labour‑driven cost models and contract‑based revenue.
Experience supporting bids, pricing, or commercial decision‑making.
Strong experience in finance business partnering within an operational or industrial environment.
Proven ability to work closely with non‑finance stakeholders and influence decision‑making.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex operational data.
Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems (ideally IFS and Wings).
Desirable
Experience in aircraft MRO, aviation, engineering, manufacturing, or project‑based environments.
Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent).
Typical Working Conditions
Must satisfy and maintain the required medical standard.
Work is performed at the AAG Hangar in Shannon.
PPE is provided by AAG, and its use is mandatory in the performance of your work.
Must satisfy and maintain airport security requirements.
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