Business Analyst - Financial Feasibility

Doreen; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based real estate firm is looking for a finance analyst to develop financial feasibility studies and conduct market research for various projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in finance or a related field and extensive experience in financial modeling and analysis. Key responsibilities include preparing feasibility reports and liaising with financial stakeholders. This role is critical for supporting investment decisions and requires strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in financial feasibility studies.
• Strong analytical skills for scenario analysis.
• Proven ability to prepare detailed financial models.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive financial feasibility studies for projects.
• Conduct market research to assess demand and pricing.
• Prepare feasibility reports with financial analysis.
• Assist in project budget planning and capital controls.
• Liaise with financial stakeholders for project details.

Skills

Financial modeling

Market research

Data analysis

Project evaluation

Education

Degree in Finance or related field

Job description

1. Financial Feasibility & Modeling

• Develop comprehensive financial feasibility studies for proposed and existing projects, including apartments, mixed-use developments, and land ventures.
• Prepare detailed financial models covering project costs, sales revenues, construction timelines, loan structures, and cash flow projections.
• Conduct sensitivity and scenario analyses to assess financial risks under varying assumptions (pricing, cost, timelines, etc.).
• Support management in investment decision-making by presenting clear financial insights and recommendations.

2. Market and Economic Analysis

• Conduct market research to assess demand, pricing, and competition within targeted project areas.
• Analyze macroeconomic factors, real estate trends, and government regulations that may impact project viability.
• Benchmark comparable developments to estimate potential sales price and absorption rates.

3. Project Evaluation & Reporting

• Collaborate with the Engineering, Sales, and Procurement teams to gather accurate project cost and revenue data.
• Prepare comprehensive feasibility reports with executive summaries, financial analysis, market insights, and risk assessment.
• Present findings to senior management and support board-level decision-making.
• Maintain and update a database of completed feasibility studies for reference and benchmarking.

4. Budgeting & Monitoring

• Assist in project budget planning and capital expenditure control.
• Support management in developing annual business plans and financial forecasts.
• Track project performance versus feasibility estimates and report variances.

5. Stakeholder Coordination

• Liaise with banks, financial institutions, and investors to provide financial data and project viability details when required.
• Support the Finance & Investment team in preparing materials for funding proposals and loan applications.