Finance Business Partner

Application Deadline: 27 April 2026

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: AAG Group Role

Description

Job Title: Finance Business Partner
Reports to: CFO
Location: Shannon Airport, Shannon, Co Clare

Atlantic Aviation Group

With nearly 60 years of experience, Shannon based Atlantic Aviation Group (AAG) is one of Europe's leading independent aviation solution providers. The company has a strong reputation of providing customers with a complete range of solutions including; aircraft maintenance & modifications, technical, engineering and design services, logistics and material solutions and international training. This reputation is built on a proud history and tradition of superior craftsmanship, technical expertise and continuous training, which is supported by our flexible, open and partnership-based customer relationships.  

The company provides a range of aviation solutions including; Part 145 Aircraft Maintenance, MAA Part 145 Defence Services, and the EASA Part 147 Atlantic Aviation Training Academy which provides aviation training to airlines, MRO’s and companies around the world.
AAG offers an exceptional opportunity for a highly motivated, career-focused, and ambitious Finance Business Partner seeking a role in a challenging, fast-paced, and rewarding environment. The Finance BP is responsible for leading and delivering complex maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) projects across the organisation..
Duties and responsibilities are, but not limited to, the following: 
The Finance Business Partner (FBP) – MRO will act as the key financial interface between Finance and Aircraft Maintenance Operations, supporting the delivery of profitable, on‑time maintenance events while strengthening financial discipline, cost control, and commercial decision‑making across the hangars.
The role combines hands‑on financial analysis, operational engagement, and commercial challenge, ensuring that production leaders clearly understand financial performance, risks, and opportunities throughout the maintenance lifecycle.
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).