Fleet Planning & Financial Analysis Specialist

Vueling Airlines SA; Viladecans; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Vueling Airlines SA in Spain seeks a skilled FP&A professional to plan and optimise fleet strategy by analysing lease costs, depreciation, and cash flows. You will support fleet decisions with data-driven financial modelling and scenario analysis, aiming to minimise Total Cost of Ownership across the aircraft lifecycle.

Responsibilities include building forecasting models, preparing budgets, and collaborating with Finance, Controlling, Maintenance, and Operations to align financial and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, Mathematics or a related discipline.
• Additional education in Corporate Finance, Financial Modelling, Aviation Management or Data Analytics will be considered a plus.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in FP&A, Financial Controlling, Corporate Finance, Fleet Planning, Aircraft Leasing or similar analytical positions.
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and scenario analysis.
• Experience building and managing complex financial models and working with large data sets.
• Previous exposure to aviation, transport, leasing, infrastructure or capital-intensive industries will be highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Plan and optimise fleet planning models for short, medium and long-term strategies.
• Analyse fleet economics including lease depreciation, lease rentals, debt, and cash flow.
• Calculate and monitor the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of aircraft and provide optimisation recommendations.
• Support aircraft lease negotiations with financial and economic analysis of leasing scenarios.
• Assess buy versus lease opportunities and provide data-driven recommendations.
• Forecast, manage and monitor fleet CAPEX, aircraft acquisitions and ownership structures.
• Prepare fleet cash flow forecasts, annual budgets and long-term projections.
• Collaborate with Finance, Controlling, Maintenance, Operations, Commercial Fleet and IAG Fleet teams to align objectives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Financial modelling

Forecasting & budgeting

Data analysis

Attention to detail

English level B2

Collaborative mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Economics/BA/Engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

Vueling Airlines SA in Spain seeks a skilled FP&A professional to plan and optimise fleet strategy by analysing lease costs, depreciation, and cash flows. You will support fleet decisions with data-driven financial modelling and scenario analysis, aiming to minimise Total Cost of Ownership across the aircraft lifecycle.

Responsibilities include building forecasting models, preparing budgets, and collaborating with Finance, Controlling, Maintenance, and Operations to align financial and