Finance Programme Manager

Airport Staff on behalf of our client are seeking an experienced Finance Programme Manager to support a nationwide operational network within a highly regulated environment.

This is a varied and dynamic role combining operational management, financial oversight, programme delivery, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement. Working across multiple functions, you will play a key role in ensuring business operations run efficiently while maintaining strong relationships with regulatory bodies, government agencies, and operational partners.

• Manage operational budgets, expenditure, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Oversee supplier contracts, insurance matters, and finance-related activities.
• Support facilities, infrastructure, fleet, and operational base requirements.
• Lead and coordinate regulatory and compliance programmes, including information security and licensing requirements.
• Act as Incident Manager within the Emergency Response framework.
• Manage and develop the Programme Management Office (PMO) function.
• Oversee key operational systems, telecommunications, and technology suppliers.
• Build and maintain relationships with regulators, government departments, airport operators, and emergency services organisations.
• Support operational projects, business improvements, and strategic initiatives.
• Experience in a highly regulated industry such as aviation, defence, emergency services, infrastructure, or similar.
• Strong financial and commercial management experience.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Experience working with regulatory bodies and senior stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Degree qualification in Business, Finance, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Experience of compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001 or export control programmes.