V.P. - Financial. Planning & Analysis

Vice President – Financial Planning & Analysis (FPA&A) Key Responsibilities: Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and working closely with other members of the commercial and trading teams, the Vice President – Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) will be based in Dublin, Ireland and will be an important role in our Finance team.

The ideal candidate will be a seasoned finance professional, preferably within aircraft leasing or maritime sector, with a proven track record of driving financial planning processes, providing actionable insights to senior management, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Financial Planning: Annual budgeting, working closely with department heads to develop accurate and achievable budgets/forecasts.

Provide regular financial analysis and reporting to senior management (including KPI & trends). Variance analyses to review actual performance against budget and forecasts & identifying areas of improvement.

Develop financial models to support long term strategic planning.

Maintain and support of corporate planning/forecasting calendar, clearly communicating deadlines and deliverables to key stakeholders.

Partner across the Finance, Accounting, Corporate, Marketing and Technical departments to identify and implement process efficiencies and enhanced modeling and reporting capabilities.

Maintain and support financial systems infrastructure including working with Corporate Systems & Information Technology to create new Budget & Forecast scenarios, update P&L hierarchies, and supporting operational finance team needs for management reporting.

Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and support business needs.

Strategic Decision Support: Serve as a strategic advisor to senior management, providing actionable financial insights and recommendations to support critical decision-making processes.

Assist in evaluating investment opportunities, mergers and acquisitions, cost optimization initiatives, and other strategic projects to drive business growth and profitability.

Leadership: Oversee a growing team, providing mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities.

Collaborate closely with business partners to understand their financial needs and objectives, offering tailored financial guidance and support to facilitate informed decision-making.

Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous process improvements and automation initiatives within the FP&A function to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.

Play a key role in managing cash flow and optimizing working capital to support operational needs and strategic investments.

Partner with the risk management and business development teams to effectively manage credit risk and support sustainable business growth.

Professional Qualifications 5-7 years of relevant experience Strong analytical skills, detail oriented with a high degree of accuracy Strong organizational skills and the ability to present data in a clear and concise manner Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines An open-minded and problem-solving attitude Ability to interact with colleagues at all levels both within and outside the organization A desire to work in a busy and growing environment and take on new challenges and responsibilities as they arise Personal drive and self-motivated Reliable and trustworthy Strong IT skills in MS-Office, particularly Excel with building and maintaining financial models.

Fluent in English; we are in an international business and languages other than English are a plus.

A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or equivalent advance degree preferred.