Senior Aviation Finance Manager (fmd)

Revolutionize aviation data to help airlines become more sustainable both economically and environmentally

The Challenge: Aircraft and airlines generate and collect massive amounts of data but this data is hardly aggregated and leveraged in the industry. As a result critical decisions are often based on fragmented or misinterpreted information leading to financial inefficiencies and avoidable CO2 emissions.

Our Solution: At Skailark we help airlines make smarter decisions financially and environmentally. Weve built a digital twin of the global aviation market modeling every seat on every flight across every airline.

Our platform tracks fuel burn CO₂ emissions fleet costs maintenance cycles and operational constraints allowing airlines to simulate decisions before theyre made and optimize real-world performance.

Trusted by airlines like American Airlines British Airways Finnair and Transavia and airports such as London Heathrow Skailark is where complex data meets real impact. Ready to help shape the future of aviation

Tasks

You will take ownership of our aviation data across its full lifecycle from collection and validation to sourcing new datasets. You ensure our data is accurate reliable and continuously expanding in value.

Beyond data management you will also oversee the development and evolution of our airline finance & cost models. You will ensure that our modelling frameworks are robust scalable and aligned with real-world aviation dynamics.

In that role you will work closely with our Head of Product to shape our digital twin to support generation of insights with tangible impact. This role combines hands-on data management and data modelling with aviation domain expertise.

Responsibilities:

1. Financial Data Collection Quality Management and Acquisition

• Define and manage day-to-day data processes for structured financial and non-financial aviation data collection
• Supervise teams data collection and ensure complete and timely delivery of data
• Implement and maintain data validation processes to ensure accuracy reliability and consistency
• Identify evaluate and onboard new aviation data sources

2. Aviation Finance & Economic Modelling

• Translate real-world airline economic dynamics into robust model frameworks
• Oversee the implementation and continuous improvement of such models
• Validate model outputs against industry benchmarks and real-world data
• Collaborate closely with modelling and data colleagues to integrate into the product

Requirements

• 3 years of experience in consulting financial analysis or economics
• Initial experience leading a (small) team
• Highly structured analytical detail-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving skills
• Independent self-driven and delivery-focused with a getting things done mindset
• Ability to independently translate real-world correlations into insightful model concepts
• Strong understanding of financial reporting frameworks and (financial) data models
• Background in aviation is a plus
• Basic technical skills in Alteryx are a plus
• Based in Munich or willing to relocate. A valid European Union work permit is required
• Proficiency in written and spoken English (German not required).

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Flexible working hours with the option to work from home 2 days/week
• Opportunity to work in a fast-growing cutting-edge tech startup
• Make a meaningful impact on the aviation industry
• Ongoing professional development through structured coaching
• Collaborative and inclusive work environmentTeam events offsites and aviation-themed nerdiness

Skailark is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and respects individuals from all backgrounds. Join our international crew and help shape the future of aviation! Please submit your CV along with a cover letter outlining your motivation and why you are a strong fit for this role. Wed love to hear from you.