Commercial and Finance Analyst

daa; Dublin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

daa International seeks a Commercial & Finance Analyst to provide financial and commercial analysis for investment activities and advisory projects. The role contributes to evaluating opportunities, building models and preparing business cases across the international pipeline.

Responsibilities include financial modelling, investment appraisals, market analysis and due diligence, supporting high-quality advisory outcomes for aviation, infrastructure and related sectors.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial, commercial and investment analysis.
• Ability to develop or support financial models and business cases.
• Experience analysing cash flows, forecasts and performance.
• Experience researching markets and opportunities.
• Experience preparing analytical reports for decisions.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models for investment opportunities.
• Conduct valuations, scenario analysis and appraisals.
• Deliver financial and commercial analysis for business cases and bids.
• Analyse market trends and opportunities across aviation/infrastructure.
• Support due diligence and risk assessment for investments.
• Prepare investment reports and presentations for stakeholders.

Skills

Financial analysis

Commercial analysis

Investment analysis

Corporate finance

Project finance

Market research

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Related

Professional qualification progress (CFA/ACCA)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description
The Commercial & Finance Analyst will provide financial and commercial analysis to support daa International’s investment activities and advisory projects. The role will contribute to the assessment of investment opportunities, development of financial models, preparation of business cases and evaluation of commercial propositions across the company’s international investment pipeline.

Job Description
The Commercial & Finance Analyst will provide financial and commercial analysis to support daa International’s investment activities and advisory projects. The role will contribute to the assessment of investment opportunities, development of financial models, preparation of business cases and evaluation of commercial propositions across the company’s international investment pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Financial Modelling & Investment Analysis: Develop and maintain financial models to assess investment opportunities, project economics, cash flows, returns and commercial viability.
• Investment Appraisal & Valuation: Conduct valuations, scenario analysis and investment appraisals to evaluate risks, assumptions and potential returns.
• Business Case & Commercial Analysis: Deliver financial and commercial analysis to support business cases, investment proposals, bids and strategic recommendations.
• Market Research & Opportunity Assessment: Analyse market trends, competitive dynamics and investment opportunities across aviation, infrastructure and related sectors.
• Due Diligence & Risk Assessment: Support financial and commercial due diligence, identifying key risks, dependencies and value drivers to inform investment decisions.
• Stakeholder Reporting & Project Delivery: Prepare investment reports and presentations, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality analytical insights and advisory support.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial analysis, commercial analysis, investment analysis, corporate finance, project finance or a related analytical role.
• Demonstrable experience developing or supporting financial models, financial forecasts, business cases or investment appraisals.
• Experience analysing financial statements, cash flows, commercial assumptions, project costs and financial performance.
• Experience conducting quantitative and qualitative research to assess markets, commercial opportunities and business propositions.
• Experience preparing analytical reports, presentations and supporting materials for management decision-making.
• Experience working across multiple assignments and managing competing priorities within a project-based or professional services environment.
• Exposure to aviation, airport infrastructure, PPPs, concessions, infrastructure investment or transaction advisory would be advantageous.
• Experience supporting due diligence, feasibility studies, investment proposals or client advisory engagements would be advantageous

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, Mathematics, Engineering or a related quantitative discipline.
• Professional qualification or progress towards a qualification in finance, accounting or investment analysis (e.g. CFA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent) would be advantageous.
• Additional training or qualifications in financial modelling, corporate finance, project finance or investment appraisal would be advantageous