DescriptionJob Description
The Global Real Estate (GRE) Finance team sits within the Chief Administrative Offices Finance & Business Management division. This team analyzes key components of the Firms corporate real estate portfolio including capital and expense planning balance sheet forecasting headcount planning and portfolio occupancy.
As a Financial Analysis Senior Associate within the GRE Finance team you will have the opportunity to work with other highly motivated team members in transforming the finance function into a connected forwardlooking organization that promotes strategic decision making of the business. The team covers all aspects of the Firms real estate portfolio including but not limited to space management property management lease administration design & construction and sustainability projects. This role offers high visibility across GRE and exposure to the Chief Financial Officer of the business as well as the opportunity to work closely with a wide variety of stakeholders and senior business leads.
Job responsibilities
- Develop strong working relationships with the Americas regional teams in planning reporting and analysis of financials
- Own and understand all facets of the GRE P&L and balance sheet including current year budget and actuals reporting as well as coordination of GREs 5 year capital & expense forecast models
- Prepare presentations for the Office Head Executive including quarterly and annual business reviews
- Analyze variances trends risks and opportunities performance against budget/forecast/targets key business drivers and sensitivities
- Assist in the development of management reporting and improve the financial reporting and business analysis framework
- Support adhoc financial analysis in support of key functional areas of the business and opportunities to scale efficiencies
- Partner with accounting and the GRE functions (e.g. lease administration economic incentives group space & location strategy design & construction) to ensure accuracy of financial forecasts
Required qualifications capabilities and skills
- Bachelors degree in business related discipline
- 5 years of real estate finance and/or accounting experience
- Working knowledge of Alteryx Microsoft Office suite with proficiency in Excel and Powerpoint
- Ability to analyze data process information and work under minimal supervision
- Prior experience or innate interest in the Real Estate asset class
- Sound judgment and independent decision making are required
- Ability to think outside of the box identify problems & find cost efficient solutions
Preferred qualifications capabilities and skills
- Accounting or finance preferred discipline within Bachelors degree