Finance & Commercial Modelling Analyst (Aviation Sector)

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)