Senior Financial Analyst

Kassen Recruitment; St. Thomas; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in real estate investment is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to enhance their finance team. This pivotal role involves critical financial analysis across operational reporting, FP&A, and M&A activities, providing insights to drive strategic decisions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in real estate finance, with proven expertise in developing financial models and conducting detailed analyses. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly influence the company's growth and success in the real estate sector. If you are passionate about finance and ready to take on new challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in real estate financial analysis.
• Strong understanding of FP&A and M&A support.

Responsibilities

• Develop operational reports with key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Conduct variance analysis of actual results versus budget.
• Provide financial support for capital expenditure planning.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Real Estate Finance

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Real Estate

CPA designation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial Reporting Systems

ERP Software

Job description

Our client, a distinguished and rapidly expanding real estate investment and development firm, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Financial Analyst to join their dynamic finance team.
This pivotal role will provide critical financial analysis and support across operational reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) activities within their diverse real estate portfolio. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of real estate finance and a proven track record of delivering insightful financial analysis to drive strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive operational reports with key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Analyze operational data to identify trends, variances, and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare and present clear and concise operational performance reports to senior management.
• Lead the development of annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
• Conduct detailed variance analysis of actual results versus budget and forecast.
• Develop and maintain financial models for strategic planning and investment analysis.
• Perform financial modeling for cash flow projections and ROI analysis.
• Provide financial support for capital expenditure (CapEx) planning and analysis.
• Support financial due diligence for potential M&A transactions.
• Develop and analyze financial projections for acquisition targets.
• Assist in preparing financial presentations and reports for M&A activities.
• Assist in post-acquisition financial integration.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide strategic financial insights.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Real Estate, or a related field.
• CPA designation
• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive experience in real estate financial analysis.
• Strong understanding of real estate financial concepts.
• Demonstrated expertise in FP&A, operational reporting, and M&A support.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with financial reporting systems and ERP software.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.