About the role

  • Business Development Analyst evaluating investment opportunities through financial modeling and analysis. Collaborating with teams to support executive decision-making in a premier aviation organization.

Responsibilities

  • Lead financial evaluation of lease renewals, RFP submissions, M&A opportunities, and other strategic growth initiatives.
  • Develop comprehensive pro forma financial models in Excel, incorporating multiple valuation methodologies to assess investment returns, risk, and enterprise impact.
  • Partner cross-functionally with Revenue Management, Real Estate, Airport Relations, Facilities, Legal, and Field Operations to gather inputs, validate assumptions, and evaluate project feasibility.
  • Prepare executive-level business cases outlining financial outcomes, strategic rationale, risks, and sensitivity analyses for presentation to Executive Leadership and Private Equity sponsors.
  • Support M&A diligence efforts, including financial modeling, data analysis, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Monitor market conditions, industry trends, and macroeconomic factors to inform capital allocation strategy.
  • Contribute to ad hoc strategic initiatives and enterprise-level financial analysis as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
  • Minimum of five (3) years of experience in financial modeling, corporate finance, investment banking, private equity, or strategic finance roles.
  • Experience supporting capital investments, M&A transactions, or long-term contract negotiations preferred.
  • Advanced financial modeling expertise in Microsoft Excel; ability to build complex, dynamic models from scratch.
  • Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with the ability to synthesize large data sets into clear recommendations.
  • Executive-level PowerPoint presentation skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex financial concepts to non-financial audiences.
  • Ability to operate independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated initiative and professional skepticism; comfortable challenging assumptions and identifying risk.
  • High level of attention to detail and organizational discipline.
  • Prior aviation industry experience preferred but not required.
  • Strong initiatives to lead projects, be comfortable challenging the project plan and maintain professional skepticism.

Benefits

  • Medical/prescription drug, dental, and vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance
  • Identity Theft and Legal Services
  • Paid time off
  • Paid Maternity Leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Training and Development
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Perks

Job title

Business Development Analyst

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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