Senior Manager, FP&A | Aircraft Leasing

Le Meas Executive Search; Dublin; On-site; EUR 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Meas Executive Search is representing an international aviation and asset finance organisation seeking a Senior Manager for its Corporate Planning and Transaction Management function. The role spans strategic planning, financial forecasting and handling transaction approvals.

The ideal candidate is ACA/ACCA qualified with 2–3 years post-qualification, strong financial modelling, analytical and presentation skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA) with a strong academic background.
• Approximately 2–3 years' post-qualification experience; broader level considered.
• Exposure to aircraft leasing, aviation or asset finance advantageous.
• Strong financial modelling, analytical and presentation能力.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial forecasts and projections to support strategic planning.
• Undertake financial modelling, sensitivity analysis and cash flow forecasting.
• Prepare reports and analyses for management and board consideration.
• Coordinate transaction approval processes and milestones.
• Prepare investment papers and materials for senior management.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project management

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Opportunity

An international organisation operating within the aviation and asset finance sector is looking to appoint a Senior Manager to join its Corporate Planning and Transaction Management function.

This is a varied and commercially focused position, offering significant exposure to strategic planning, financial forecasting, investment analysis and transaction approval processes.

The position would suit a qualified finance professional with strong analytical capabilities, an interest in transactions and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Business Projections

• Support the preparation and ongoing development of the organisation's financial forecasts and business projections.
• Undertake financial modelling, sensitivity analysis and cash flow forecasting to assess potential business outcomes.
• Prepare financial reports and management analysis to support strategic planning and decision-making.

Transaction Management & Board Reporting

• Support the planning and coordination of transaction approval processes, ensuring key milestones and timelines are effectively managed.
• Assist in the preparation of investment papers, transaction approval documentation and materials for senior management and board consideration.
• Prepare initial investment analysis, assessing the financial implications and key commercial considerations of proposed transactions.

Corporate Reporting & Communications

• Prepare high-quality presentations and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Translate complex financial and commercial information into clear, concise and meaningful analysis.
• Identify opportunities to improve the quality and effectiveness of management reporting and presentation materials.

About You

• Qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA), with a strong academic background.
• Approximately 2–3 years' post-qualification experience, although candidates with a broader level of experience will also be considered.
• Previous exposure to aircraft leasing, aviation, asset finance or a related industry would be advantageous.
• Strong financial modelling, analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to interpret complex financial information and communicate key findings effectively.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Experience managing projects, competing deadlines and multiple stakeholder requirements.