Associate Financial Analyst
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Associate Financial AnalystJob Description Summary
Job Description
We are seeking a motivated and analytically minded Real Estate Finance Associate to join our EMEA Occupier Finance team within Cushman & Wakefields Global Occupier Services division. Operating at the intersection of real estate and finance this team delivers strategic financial advisory structured transactions and consulting services to major occupier clients across EMEA.
You will support the development and of complex real estate portfolio strategies including sale and leasebacks lease liability transfers and acquisition/disposal transactions. This is a unique opportunity to work with crossfunctional teams engage with senior stakeholders and help shape how our clients manage and account for their real estate portfolios under standards such as IFRS 16.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver consultancy and transactional projects across EMEA for global occupier clients with a focus on sectors including banking financial services and the public sector.
Perform financial and accounting analysis to support transaction structuring business case development and client decisionmaking.
Develop bespoke Excelbased financial models tailored to clientspecific requirements.
Prepare clear and insightful reports board papers and presentation materials for senior client stakeholders.
Act as a key liaison between client real estate finance accounting and treasury teams.
Coordinate with internal teams across capital markets agency and project development to provide comprehensive real estate and financial solutions.
Manage project timelines collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure delivery excellence.
Support new business development through proposal creation client pitches and identifying opportunities with existing and prospective clients.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients and internal colleagues across the global C&W network.
Contribute to marketing thought leadership and the development of the teams external profile.
Key Skills & Experience
Proven experience in a real estate finance accounting or consultancy environment with a solid understanding of the property lifecycle and investment principles.
Strong understanding of the financial implications of real estate transactions on company financial statements (Cash Flow P&L Balance Sheet).
Familiarity with IFRS 16 and US GAAP ASC 842 lease accounting standards.
Advanced Excel skills including financial modelling macros and AI integration.
Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint Word and other MS Office applications.
Excellent analytical and problemsolving abilities with strong attention to detail.
Effective project management skills; capable of managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills able to liaise with senior stakeholders and explain complex concepts clearly.
Confident in business writing with the ability to produce professional clientfacing documentation.
Commercially aware with an entrepreneurial mindset and a proactive approach to generating business opportunities.
Collaborative team player with a personable and professional demeanor.
Qualifications
Degree in Finance Accounting Real Estate or related discipline.
Professional qualifications such as ACA ACCA CFA or similar are highly desirable.
This is a hybrid role and the successful candidate will need to be in the office 3 days a week.
INCO: Cushman & Wakefield
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
