Corporate Finance Analyst - Cambridge, MA

CIC; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

CIC Cambridge, located in Kendall Square, is seeking a Corporate Finance Analyst to build the financial models behind major expansion decisions and provide business support across the organization. You will work closely with the Business Operations Manager, Senior Project Manager, and the executive team to turn data into actionable recommendations for new campuses and product lines.

You will develop and maintain models, test assumptions, and communicate sensitivities to guide management.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience in financial modeling and analysis.
• Strong proficiency with Excel.
• Real estate experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain financial models for expansion projects (eg: new innovation campuses and product lines).
• Own financial modeling for expansion opportunities: define inputs, test assumptions, and communicate sensitivities.
• Develop understanding of every assumption in CIC's financial models and how inputs affect outputs.
• Execute analyses for key decisions by developing work plans, gathering data, building models and final recommendations.
• Integrate model outputs into decision-ready project recommendations with the Senior Project Manager.

Skills

Financial modeling

Excel proficiency

Real estate experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Business/Economics/Quantitative Methods/Statistics/Mathematics

Job description

As our Corporate Finance Analyst, you will build the financial models behind CIC's biggest expansion decisions, turning data into the recommendations that bring new innovation campuses and product lines to life. Beyond expansion work, you’ll also provide broader business and operational support across the company, working closely with our Business Operations Manager, Senior Project Manager, and executive team.

ABOUT CIC

CIC builds and connects thriving innovation communities around the world. Founded in 1999 in Cambridge, MA, we were one of the first companies to offer flexible office space and coworking. We manage a global network of innovation-focused workspace, laboratories, and event space across North America, Europe, and Asia, and continue to expand globally.

ABOUT CIC CAMBRIDGE

CIC Cambridge is located in the heart of Kendall Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The campus includes One Broadway and 245 Main Street, steps from the Kendall Square MBTA Red Line stop. We offer private offices, coworking desks, meeting rooms and event-spaces with flexible membership terms. Our space is home to startups, accelerators, and the innovation arms of major companies. The community benefits from proximity to elite research institutions (e.g., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the Broad Institute) and major corporate neighbors.

Learn more about us here.

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY WORK

As our Corporate Finance Analyst, you will support the Business Operations Manager, the executive team, and the greater organization, using data analysis to make sound recommendations for launching and operating new projects and products. You will execute analyses for key company decisions by developing work plans, gathering and synthesizing relevant data, building models, and developing final recommendations for management.

In this role, you will be expected to:

• Build and maintain financial models for business expansion projects (eg: new innovation campuses and product lines)
• Own financial modeling for expansion opportunities: define inputs, test assumptions, and communicate sensitivities in partnership with the Senior Project Manager and Expansion/regional leads as they assess and progress each opportunity
• Develop a deep understanding of every assumption in CIC's financial models and how each input changes the output, and use that understanding to identify opportunities to refine and improve financial models
• Execute analyses for key company decisions by developing work plans, gathering and synthesizing relevant data, building models and developing final recommendations
• Integrate model outputs into decision-ready project recommendations, working with the Senior Project Manager to keep the model connected to real-world deal terms and site realities.
• Thinking strategically about opportunities from a holistic financial perspective. Analyze financial results to identify trends and metrics at both the campus site and company level. You will make recommendations to executive management on strategy and operational roll out.
• Support Quarterly Business Review prep by pulling together financial and operational data, working with respective stakeholders, and helping build out materials for presentation
• Provide broader operational and business support to the group as needed, beyond expansion and portfolio analysis, including a variety of ad hoc financial analysis as needed to support strategic initiatives
• Help maintain and evolve the analytical tools, templates, and models used across the organization

ABOUT YOU

You are a highly capable, self-directed person who brings a high level of autonomy to your work. If you are a creative and critical thinker who thrives in fast-paced environments, you would probably enjoy working with us.

More specifically, as our ideal candidate, you are:

• Committed to transparency and accountability.
• Analytical and naturally inquisitive in nature.
• Able to actively participate in problem resolution.
• Focused and productive under pressure and with tight timelines.
• Humble and willing to roll up one’s sleeves and pitch in as necessary.
• Demonstrably passionate in supporting innovation.
• Experienced with working collaboratively and comfortably directly with senior executives of the company.
• Interested in a long-term role - we are a growing company, and we like to hire people who can grow with us over the years.
• Optimistic in outlook and have the humor, integrity, and patience necessary to work within a constantly changing environment.
• Flexible with international time zones given CIC’s global presence.

YOU HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree or training in a related field (e.g. Finance, Business, Economics, Quantitative Methods, Statistics, Mathematics)
• 1 to 3 years of experience in financial modeling and analysis and a strong proficiency with Excel, preferably with some real estate experience (although not required)
• Demonstrated excellence in academic studies or past positions in using data and financial metrics to effectively solve problems and communicate solutions

If you don't meet all the requirements or qualifications but bring some other unique skills and experience that would be valuable in this role, please apply and highlight those attributes for us in your cover letter.

OUR OFFER

• Compensation of $80-91,000 commensurate with experience
• 100% company-paid premium healthcare and dental benefits.
• 100% company-paid long- and short-term disability, and life insurance.
• 401k (must be 21+).
• 23 days of PTO accrued annually (more with seniority), plus thirteen paid holidays.

WHO WE ARE

At CIC, our values aren't a poster on the wall - they shape how we work, how we hire, and how we show up for each other every day. You'll hear about them throughout our recruitment process:

• We are good humans — respect, kindness, and accountability in every interaction
• We are happy to help — we step forward with care, energy, and pride in our work
• We are problem solvers — curious, growth-minded, and always looking for a better way
• We are resilient — steady under pressure and adaptable in the face of change
• We deliver — dependable and results-driven, balancing speed with quality.

CIC is committed to building teams that reflect the fabric of the cities we support. We welcome all candidates regardless of race, color, ancestry, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, Veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Any other human expressions and experiences not mentioned here are equally welcome. If you require an accommodation please let us know. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.