You are a strategic thinker passionate about driving solutions in financial analysis. You have found the right team.
As a Financial Analysis, Senior Associate within the GRE Finance team, you will have the opportunity to work with other highly motivated team members in transforming the finance function into a connected, forward-looking organization that promotes strategic decision making of the business. The team covers all aspects of the Firm s real estate portfolio including, but not limited to, space management, property management, lease administration, design & construction, and sustainability projects. This role offers high visibility across GRE and exposure to the Chief Financial Officer of the business, as well as the opportunity to work closely with a wide variety of stakeholders and senior business leads.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop strong working relationships with the Americas regional teams in planning, reporting and analysis of financials
- Own and understand all facets of the GRE P&L and balance sheet including current year budget and actuals reporting as well as coordination of GRE s 5 year capital & expense forecast models
- Prepare presentations for the Office Head Executive, including quarterly and annual business reviews
- Analyze variances, trends, risks and opportunities, performance against budget/forecast/targets, key business drivers and sensitivities
- Assist in the development of management reporting and improve the financial reporting and business analysis framework
- Support ad-hoc financial analysis in support of key functional areas of the business and opportunities to scale efficiencies
- Partner with accounting and the GRE functions (e.g., lease administration, economic incentives group, space & location strategy, design & construction) to ensure accuracy of financial forecasts
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
- Experience with financial modeling and forecasting
- Advanced skills in Excel; proficiency in data manipulation and problem-solving skills with ability to analyze large data sets and present conclusions concisely
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex issues clearly; comfortable interacting with senior leaders
- Organizational ability to handle multiple deliverables with critical deadlines. Candidate must be comfortable with frequently changing priorities
- Experience with firm-approved AI/GenAI tools (e.g., LLMs, Microsoft Copilot)
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline with 6+ years of experience, preferably in Financial Services, and/or accounting/controller background
- Prior work experience in Real Estate finance is a plus
- Experience with Alteryx
- Experience with financial systems such as Essbase, SAP and Anaplan