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.