Analyst

Winchesters; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Winchesters is a well-established real estate investment and development firm offering hands-on exposure across real estate finance, investment analysis and development operations. We are seeking an early-career professional to join our team in Toronto, Canada.

You will conduct financial feasibility assessments, update Excel models, support pro forma updates, monitor cash flows, and assist with investor reporting, while working closely with accounting and senior management to drive timely,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in real estate, finance, accounting, or investment analysis.
• Pursuing CFA or CPA is an asset but not required.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills including formulas, lookups, pivot tables, and large datasets.
• Foundational understanding of finance and accounting principles as they relate to real estate operations and development.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to reconcile financial information and identify discrepancies.
• Effective organizational and time management skills, with ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to collaborate across teams.
• Proactive, self-motivated and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interest in the Canadian real estate market and a career in real estate finance and investments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial feasibility assessments, market research, and sensitivity analyses to support investment decisions.
• Update and maintain Excel financial models for various real estate projects, supporting ongoing analysis and forecasting.
• Assist with monthly project pro forma updates by incorporating actual results, revising assumptions, and adjusting contingencies.
• Monitor housing sales, closing schedules, closing proceeds, and lot discharges, providing updates to internal stakeholders.
• Generate financial reports from internal databases and assist with weekly accounting reports and monthly reporting across asset classes.
• Work closely with Accounting on reconciliations, financial analysis, and reporting requirements.
• Maintain financing trackers and monitor debt exposure, including credit agreements, advances, repayments, loan balances, availability, and maturities.
• Assist with project financing by preparing supporting documentation and lender financing packages.
• Support investor cash calls, bank draw packages, lender annual reviews, and related financial schedules.
• Assist with cash flow forecasts, project budgets, financial models, and liquidity analysis.
• Contribute to investor reporting packages, including project summaries and equity reconciliations.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting processes, tracking tools, and data management.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as required.

Skills

Excel modeling

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Pivot tables

Job description

Our client is a well-established real estate investment and development firm with a diverse portfolio spanning a variety of asset classes. The company offers a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment and the opportunity to gain hands-on experience across real estate finance, investment analysis, and development operations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial feasibility assessments, market research, and sensitivity analyses to support investment decisions.
• Update and maintain Excel financial models for various real estate projects, supporting ongoing analysis and forecasting.
• Assist with monthly project pro forma updates by incorporating actual results, revising assumptions, and adjusting contingencies.
• Monitor housing sales, closing schedules, closing proceeds, and lot discharges, providing regular updates to internal stakeholders.
• Generate financial reports from internal databases and assist with weekly accounting reports and monthly reporting across various asset classes.
• Work closely with the Accounting team on reconciliations, financial analysis, and reporting requirements.
• Maintain financing trackers and monitor debt exposure, including credit agreements, advances, repayments, loan balances, availability, and maturities.
• Assist with project financing by preparing supporting documentation and lender financing packages.
• Support the preparation of investor cash calls, bank draw packages, lender annual reviews, and related financial schedules.
• Assist with cash flow forecasts, project budgets, financial models, and liquidity analysis.
• Contribute to investor reporting packages, including project summaries and equity reconciliations.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting processes, tracking tools, and data management.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in real estate, finance, accounting, or investment analysis.
• Pursuing a professional designation such as the CFA or CPA is considered an asset but is not required.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, lookups, pivot tables, and working with large datasets.
• Foundational understanding of finance and accounting principles as they relate to real estate operations and development.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to reconcile financial information and identify discrepancies.
• Effective organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple teams.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• A strong interest in the Canadian real estate market and a desire to build a career in real estate finance and investments.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional to work closely with senior management, develop their financial analysis skills, and gain broad exposure to real estate investment and development operations.