FP&A Analyst - Financial Modelling in Aircraft Leasing, Dublin

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic and rapidly expanding aircraft leasing platform based in Dublin, is seeking a recently qualified ACA or ACCA professional to join their Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team. The role is ideal for candidates coming from backgrounds such as Big 4 Deal Advisory, Restructuring, Corporate Finance, Transaction Services, or similarly analytical finance positions, with considerable hands-on experience in Excel and financial modelling.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and manage financial models utilized for budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning.
• Generate cash flow forecasts, budgets, and perform scenario analyses to inform decision making.
• Analyze and interpret large, complex datasets to extract valuable financial insights.
• Deliver weekly and monthly reports on revenue, profitability, and variance analyses.
• Identify and articulate key financial trends, business drivers, and shifts in performance metrics.
• Prepare detailed commentary, tables, and presentations intended for senior management and Board-level stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Treasury, and other departments to support commercial initiatives and decisions.
• Continuously enhance current financial models, reporting frameworks, and analytical tools.

Candidate Profile

• Recently qualified ACA or ACCA accountant; preference for those with Big 4 experience.
• Advanced Excel skills, including managing large raw datasets and proficient use of formulas, filters, and pivot tables.
• Proven expertise in financial modelling with the ability to discuss models personally built or significantly developed.
• Background in Deal Advisory, Restructuring, Corporate Finance, Transaction Services, FP&A or similar roles involving intricate financial analysis is advantageous.
• Exceptional analytical skills coupled with meticulous attention to detail.
• Commercially aware, self-motivated, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
• Aviation or aircraft leasing experience is a plus but not mandatory.

Why Work Here?

• Opportunity to transition into a commercial finance career within a growing sector.
• Wide-ranging exposure across FP&A, business analysis, and strategic finance functions.
• Collaborative work environment with a strong and high-performing finance team.
• Access to extensive learning and professional growth prospects.
• Competitive salary package including bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Other Information

Please note that interested candidates should apply directly. Post-application, contact may be made regarding other relevant opportunities. Candidates wishing to opt out of future contacts should indicate accordingly.