Associate, Financial Planning & Analysis
Fort Washington, MD - USA
Job Summary
Link Logistics Real Estate (Link) is a leading operator of warehouses and business parks specializing in last-mile logistics real estate. Established by Blackstone in 2019 the company connects consumption technology and the supply chain across its portfolio which spans half a billion square feet. We leverage our scale proprietary data and insights and foundational focus on sustainability to drive success for our customers businesses and deliver value for our stakeholders. We put our people customers and communities first and find ways to make a conscious positive impact where we live and work. Every day we work to reinvent and lead our industry forward by thinking bigger and challenging the status quo.
The Associate Financial Planning & Analysis supports Link Logistics Finance team by contributing to the budgeting forecasting and financial reporting processes across the national portfolio. This role plays a keypartin developing property-level andconsolidatedfinancial models analyzing performance trends and preparing insights for senior management. The Associate works closely with cross-functional teams including Asset Management Property Management and Leasing to ensure financial data isaccuratetimely and actionable. This position also supports the administration of budgeting and forecasting systems and helps drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance team productivity and reporting capabilities.
Job Responsibilities
Build andmaintainproperty-level andconsolidatedforecast models for use in quarterly reforecasts and annual budgeting cycles.
Perform variance analysis and trend identification summarizing findings for senior leadership.
Analyze large datasets to audit financial results and ensure accuracy across systems.
Develop cash flow projections for a portfolio of assets andprovidemeaningful insights on future performance.
Support the administration of budgeting and forecasting tools including training and guidance for Asset Management teams.
Recommend process improvements and automation techniques to increase team efficiency.
Gainproficiencyin multiple financial systems and provide support and troubleshooting as needed.
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment across financial planning asset strategy and operational execution.
Assistin preparing financial presentations and reports for senior management.
Perform special ad-hoc analyses and projects as assigned.
Job Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Business or a related field from an accredited institution.
25 years of experience in financial planning accounting or commercial real estate.
Strong understanding of financial modeling forecasting and variance analysis.
Advancedproficiencyin Microsoft Excel; familiarity with financial systems and reporting tools preferred.
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present financial insights clearly.
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.
Experience working in a financial services firm or publicly traded REIT is preferred.
Knowledge of REIT performance metrics and reporting is a plus.
EEO Statement
The Company is an equal opportunity accordance with applicable law we prohibit discrimination against any applicant employee or other covered person based on any legally recognized basis including but not limited to: veteran status uniformed servicemember status race color caste immigration status religion religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices) sex gender gender expression gender identity marital status sexual orientation pregnancy (including childbirth lactation or related medical conditions) age national origin or ancestry citizenship physical or mental disability genetic information (including testing and characteristics) protected leave status domestic violence victim status or any other consideration protected by federal state or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations if you need an accommodation to complete the application process please email .
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