Overview
This role supports financial excellence across a global commercial real estate platform. As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will provide advanced financial modeling, strategic analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to inform business decisions related to investment strategies, operational efficiency, and client solutions. You will work closely with senior leadership to deliver insights that support both internal initiatives and client-facing outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models for real estate investments, acquisitions, and portfolio analysis, ensuring accuracy and compliance with organizational standards
- Prepare comprehensive financial reports, variance analyses, and executive dashboards to support strategic decision-making across business lines
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (including Operations, Sourcing, and others) to analyze performance metrics and identify optimization opportunities
- Lead monthly and quarterly financial close processes, including budget vs. actual analysis and forecasting updates for assigned portfolios
- Conduct detailed market research and competitive analysis to support client presentations and internal strategic initiatives
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial operations
- Lead development and optimization of processes, ensuring effective documentation, governance, and continuous improvement
- Drive accountability for deliverables across onshore and offshore teams through effective delegation, training, performance management, and communication
- Serve as a trusted business partner to leadership by providing timely updates, operational insights, and recommendations for process enhancements
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
- 6 years of progressive financial analysis experience
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, including complex financial modeling, pivot tables, and advanced formulas; experience with financial software systems (E-1, Bottomline, Peoplesoft)
- Proven track record in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis within finance or real estate environments
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting financial information to senior executives
- Detail-oriented approach with strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in fast-paced environments
- Strong critical thinking, strategic problem-solving, and decision-making skills to manage complex operational and reporting requirements
- Experience promoting and applying AI and automation to enhance processes, improve efficiency, and create scalable solutions
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA, CPA, CFA, or other relevant professional certification demonstrating commitment to financial excellence
- Previous experience in commercial real estate or real estate investment management
- Proficiency in advanced analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar business intelligence platforms
- Knowledge of GAAP accounting principles and financial reporting standards, particularly as they relate to real estate
- Experience with debt and equity financing structures, including construction loans, permanent financing, and joint venture arrangements
- Familiarity with property management systems and lease administration processes
- Project management experience with demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and process improvements
Location
Remote