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 Fort
Lauderdale, Florida 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.