Posted 12 June, 2026
Finance Business Partner
Atlantic Aviation Group
Shannon, Clare, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 1532889779
Finance Business Partner
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
Cost Control & Performance Analysis
Commercial & Contract Support
Key Relationships
Candidate Requirements
Essential
Desirable
Our Core Values
If you feel your skills and experience meet the requirements of this position, we look forward to hearing from you!
Atlantic Aviation Group reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.
As a growing and ambitious organisation, we are always interested in speaking to individuals about their next career move. If this is not the right position for you but you would still like to find out more about working for Atlantic Aviation Group, please contact us.
Equal Opportunities Employer
Atlantic Aviation Group is an equal opportunities employer. The people of Atlantic Aviation Group are the foundation of its success, and we believe that employing a diverse workforce is key to this success. As an equal opportunity employer, we will consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of nationality, religion, ethnic origin, gender identity or expression, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, or disability. We value your passion, energy, and creativeness.
One of our company values is to provide a people focussed environment with a strong sense of community, where individuals feel safe, valued, and engaged. We are committed to accommodating individuals with disabilities through our recruitment process and encourage any candidates to tell us about any adjustment requirements.
Agencies
Atlantic Aviation Group does not accept unsolicited CVs from 3rd party recruitment agencies without a written agreement in place. Atlantic Aviation Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs and no fee will be paid should the candidate be hired by Atlantic Aviation Group.
Data Privacy
Our full data privacy notice outlining how data will be processed as part of the application procedure for applicable locations is available here: Privacy Policy - Atlantic Aviation Group.
By submitting your application, you are agreeing to our use and processing of your data as required.
About Atlantic Aviation Group
Atlantic Aviation Group is an independent aviation solutions company providing comprehensive maintenance, modification and support services to operators around the world. Our services include Part 145 Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO), Part CAMO, Part21J Design Services and Part 147 training solutions across two facilities in Shannon, Ireland.
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).
- 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.
Our Core Values
If you feel your skills and experience meet the requirements of this position, we look forward to hearing from you!
Atlantic Aviation Group reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.
As a growing and ambitious organisation, we are always interested in speaking to individuals about their next career move. If this is not the right position for you but you would still like to find out more about working for Atlantic Aviation Group, please contact us.
Equal Opportunities Employer
Atlantic Aviation Group is an equal opportunities employer. The people of Atlantic Aviation Group are the foundation of its success, and we believe that employing a diverse workforce is key to this success. As an equal opportunity employer, we will consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of nationality, religion, ethnic origin, gender identity or expression, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, or disability. We value your passion, energy, and creativeness.
One of our company values is to provide a people focussed environment with a strong sense of community, where individuals feel safe, valued, and engaged. We are committed to accommodating individuals with disabilities through our recruitment process and encourage any candidates to tell us about any adjustment requirements.
Agencies
Atlantic Aviation Group does not accept unsolicited CVs from 3rd party recruitment agencies without a written agreement in place. Atlantic Aviation Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs and no fee will be paid should the candidate be hired by Atlantic Aviation Group.
Data Privacy
Our full data privacy notice outlining how data will be processed as part of the application procedure for applicable locations is available here: Privacy Policy - Atlantic Aviation Group.
By submitting your application, you are agreeing to our use and processing of your data as required.
About Atlantic Aviation Group
Atlantic Aviation Group is an independent aviation solutions company providing comprehensive maintenance, modification and support services to operators around the world. Our services include Part 145 Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO), Part CAMO, Part21J Design Services and Part 147 training solutions across two facilities in Shannon, Ireland.
