Job Description

We are looking for a

detail-oriented Finance & Commercial Modelling Analyst

with experience in the aviation industry to support financial planning, forecasting, and strategic decision-making. The role involves creating, maintaining, and analyzing financial and commercial models for aviation operations, evaluating business performance, and generating insights that drive profitability, operational efficiency, and fleet/route optimization. Strong financial expertise, advanced Excel skills, and prior experience in aviation finance, commercial planning, or corporate finance are highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

Financial & Commercial Modelling

Design, maintain, and refine aviation-specific financial and commercial models, including route profitability, fleet planning, aircraft utilization, and cost-per-flight-hour analyses. Build financial models to support business planning, investment decisions, and strategic aviation projects. Prepare accurate financial forecasts, budgets, and scenario analyses incorporating operational, commercial, and market data.

Performance Analysis

Analyze aviation business performance, including revenues, operating costs, yields, load factors, and profitability metrics. Evaluate commercial initiatives, such as new routes, codeshare agreements, ground handling contracts, leasing options, and fuel cost impacts. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) relevant to aviation operations and identify trends, risks, and opportunities.

Strategic & Commercial Support

Provide financial insights to support strategic initiatives, including fleet expansion, aircraft leasing, contract negotiations, and commercial planning. Assess the financial viability of aviation projects, including CAPEX and OPEX evaluations. Prepare clear and concise financial reports and presentations for senior leadership and key stakeholders.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Collaborate with finance, operations, commercial planning, procurement, engineering, and airport services teams to collect data and validate assumptions. Ensure accuracy and reliability of all financial inputs, operational data, and model outputs.

Risk & Opportunity Management

Identify financial risks and commercial opportunities affecting aviation operations. Recommend data-driven solutions to optimize operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance profitability.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Aviation Management, or a related field. 2-5 years of experience in financial analysis, aviation commercial modelling, or corporate finance (experience in the aviation sector preferred). Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and financial modelling techniques. Familiarity with financial planning tools or ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, etc.) is a plus. Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving abilities. High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities. Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting complex financial insights to non-finance stakeholders.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:

* Finance & Commercial Modelling Analyst in aviation sector: 2 years (Required)