Global Real Estate Financial Analysis, Senior Associate

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 forward-looking 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 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 ad-hoc 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 experience in real estate finance or accounting experience

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite with proficiency in Excel and Powerpoint

• Prior experience or innate interest in the Real Estate asset class

• Sound judgment and independent decision making are required

• Ability to analyze data process information and work under minimal supervision

• Ability to think outside of the box identify problems & find cost efficient solutions

• Ability to maintain composure in a fast-paced environment and prioritize projects accordingly

• Ability to communicate succinctly and efficiently comfortable interacting with senior business/Corporate leaders

• Ability to handle numerous deliverables simultaneously many with critical deadlines; must be comfortable with frequently changing priorities