Senior Financial Analyst

Swim Recruiting; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in real estate development is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join their dynamic finance team in Vancouver. This newly created role offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects and contribute to the company's growth. Candidates should have robust financial modeling skills and experience in real estate finance, with a competitive salary range of CA$90,000 to CA$110,000 based on experience.

Benefits

Health benefits

Discretionary performance-based bonus

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant real estate finance experience.
• Strong financial system skills including advanced Excel.
• Experience in building financial models for acquisitions.

Responsibilities

• Provide analysis and recommendations for financing land acquisitions.
• Develop financial models for various projects.
• Conduct complex financial analysis and prepare project pro formas.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Finance, or related field

Master’s degree (MBA) beneficial

CFA (designated or pursuing)

Tools

Excel

Timberline

Yardi

Job description

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Base pay range

CA$90,000.00/yr - CA$110,000.00/yr

Alabaster Group of Companies is on the look-out for a new Senior Financial Analyst who will become an integral part of Alabaster’s dynamic finance team. This is a newly created position due to growing business needs and increasing projects. The Sr. FA will report directly into the VP, Finance. This is a great finance role for someone seeking to gain experience in a range of financing and development activities across a variety of projects and to input their own ideas within an entrepreneurial company in growth mode.

Who- the Company:

Alabaster Homes is a reputable and well-established Vancouver-headquartered real estate developer that is known for their focus on quality and design. They build and sell homes around Greater Vancouver. In addition to the new home development they are most known for, Alabaster has two (2) other active business lines- a co-work company called Pavilion and a new line of business that is focused on 4-6 unit multi-plex development.Alabaster employs ~45 people at the corporate office. The company has created a culture that is collaborative, entrepreneurial, and genuine. You can check out Alabaster’s current, past, and upcoming projects HERE. The company has been attracting high profile talent from the real estate sector: folks who are excited to contribute to Alabaster’s bright future. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking for a fulfilling organization that they can grow with over the years.

What- the Role:

Alabaster Group of Companies is on the lookout for a new Senior Financial Analyst who will become an integral part of Alabaster’s dynamic finance team. This is a newly created position due to growing business needs and increasing projects, and the Senior Financial Analyst will report directly into the VP, Finance.

This is a great finance role for someone with robust modelling skills and real estate development knowledge looking to gain experience with a range of financing, acquisition, and development activities across a variety of projects, while inputting their own ideas within an entrepreneurial company in growth mode.

There is also progression potential to Finance Manager level.

What- the Responsibilities:

• Provide analysis and recommendations for financing land acquisitions and residential developments.
• Develop financial models for residential, commercial and mixed-use development projects and Alabaster’s co-working group to provide analyses, project cash flows and determine investment returns.
• Conduct complex financial analysis such as scenario and sensitivity analyses.
• Initiate and review financial analysis for project and operational decision making.
• Preparing and updating project pro formas, managing cash flows and collaborating with other internal teams and departments.
• Working on deals with the VP, Finance including preparing financing presentations, structuring deals, reviewing loan agreements and negotiating loan terms.
• Update the Finance Debt Tracker to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Manage the collection and coordination of conditions precedent (CPs) required for funding.
• Support loan funding requirements, including KYC/AML compliance, corporate social responsibility (CSR) documentation, and organizational details.
• Managing and compiling information requests from lenders, managing annual loan reviews, reviewing loan documentation, and working with external consultants (appraisers and QS firms).
• Building and maintaining relationships with institutional partners, lenders, brokers and other capital providers.
• Support the placement and administration of equity partnerships
• Prepare monthly and quarterly internal reporting to highlight trends and variances.
• Support the formation of new projects and entities.
• Attendance at industry events.

Other duties, tasks and responsibilities as assigned and required.

Who- the Candidate:

Swim Recruiting has been engaged exclusively to identify candidates who are well-qualified for the role and who are also a great match for the Alabaster team culture. Candidates will have at least 2 years relevant and progressive real estate finance experience. We are considering candidates who have worked with real estate developers, in a private equity firm, or consulting organization.

Qualified candidates will have strong analytical skills and a high level of attention to detail. We are looking for people who are self-starters who thrive in a fast paced and dynamic environment. The new Senior Financial Analyst will be committed to achieving the highest standards in their work and will be consistently aiming to learn, develop, and grow.

Candidates will have strong financial system skills, including sophisticated Excel-based analytical and modelling skills. Alabaster also uses Timberline and Yardi.

• Education & Credentials
• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Finance, Urban Land Economics or a related field is required.
• A Master’s degree, such as an MBA, is very beneficial.
• CFA (designated or actively pursuing) will be viewed favourably.
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience in the real estate industry, ideally with a developer, or otherwise, with a private equity or consulting firm while specializing in real estate.
• Experience in building financial models to support acquisition activities and development projects.
• Understanding of real estate fundamentals, valuation principles.
• Experience working with proformas.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel.
• Adept at quickly learning new software applications.
• An open and articulate communications style with strong verbal and written communication skills Willingness to learn quickly and adapt in a fast paced environment where multiple tasks and projects are worked on simultaneously.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic, looking to thrive in a culture of excellence.

Where:

Vancouver. The new Senior Financial Analyst will work full-time in Alabaster’s beautiful corporate office in the vibrant Mount Pleasant neighbourhood- located at 34 West 7th Avenue, a few blocks West of Main Street, and very close to Tacofino, Purebread, 33 Acres, and great local shops. Alabaster has created an inviting work environment with plenty of space for collaboration and socializing, including a large rooftop wrap-around. Please note this is a full-time in-office role.

How Much:

Alabaster will provide their Senior Financial Analyst with a competitive base salary in the range of $90,000 to $110,000, commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications. Please note that the high-end is likely reserved for candidates who have 4+ years of relevant and progressive experience. The Senior Financial Analyst will also receive health benefits, a discretionary performance-based bonus, etc. Please discuss your total compensation expectations with SWIM.

When & How to Apply:

Swim Recruiting is presenting the profiles, including resumes and cover letters, of shortlisted candidates directly to the hiring team. Please note that all candidates for this role are being screened by Swim Recruiting and unsolicited candidate profiles from other recruitment firms will not be accepted. If you are interested in this opportunity, please let SWIM know soon as this search is moving quickly! If you do not yet have a Recruitment Consultant at SWIM, please hit “APPLY” to send us your resume and (optional) cover letter. Thank you!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Analyst and Finance

• Industries

  Executive Offices and Real Estate

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