Ignite Recruitment Looking for Finance Director-Aviation at Chicago, IL Full Time

As a Financial Director you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective management and training of employees, equipping them with the necessary skills to achieve project objectives. In addition, this multifaceted position requires you to maintain strong working relationships with senior executives and staff at client organizations, utilizing your exceptional problem-solving and analytical abilities. Your aptitude for clear and effective communication, both verbally and in writing, is paramount.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for identifying and cultivating new business opportunities, actively engaging in the development of RFP responses and addressing diverse client needs. Client and project management are integral components of your role, as is your role in assessing financial modeling related to airline rates and charges, lease negotiations, airport capital funding analyses, bond feasibility studies, and airport revenues. Furthermore, you will provide essential financial analysis for Airport Master Plans, as well as Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) applications and Customer Facility Charge (CFC) analysis. Your responsibilities also encompass financial report writing, benchmarking analyses, and various other aspects of airport financial consulting, ensuring the successful delivery of comprehensive financial solutions.

Qualifications

• Relevant Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree: A Master’s degree in a field that serves as a solid foundation for aviation financial consulting, such as Aviation Management, Mathematics, Statistics, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or Economics. A Bachelor’s degree in these fields may also be considered.
• Five Years of Airport Finance Experience: A minimum of five years of professional experience in airport finance, showcasing your in-depth understanding of the intricacies and challenges of financial planning in the aviation industry.
• Expertise in Strategic Financial Planning: Extensive knowledge of best practices, methods, and principles applied in strategic financial planning for airports, demonstrating your ability to drive sound financial strategies and solutions in a complex airport environment.
• Extensive knowledge of analytical techniques and related tools including statistical, spreadsheet, and database applications

Schedule

Remote Work Schedule with 10% Travel Requirement (3-4 Days a Month): This remote work schedule entails a standard workweek, spanning from Monday to Friday. Work hours are set from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and employees are expected to be present and fully engaged in their professional responsibilities during this timeframe. Additionally, the position requires up to 10% Travel, roughy 3-4 days out of the month.

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