Finance Associate

Healthpeak Properties, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthpeak Properties, Inc. is seeking an Associate – Finance to drive operational finance and analytics for a national portfolio of healthcare real estate. The role blends traditional FP&A with AI-enabled insights to improve visibility and decision-making.

You will collaborate with finance, asset management, and operations teams to translate performance data into actionable recommendations and strategic guidance for portfolio performance and efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or a related field.
• Experience in corporate finance, FP&A or real estate finance is preferred.
• Ability to synthesize large data sets and present insights clearly.

Responsibilities

• Analyze operating performance across properties and portfolios with analytics and AI-enabled tools.
• Evaluate lease activity, expenses, and NOI to support business decisions.
• Provide financial insights with operations and asset management teams.
• Assist budgeting and forecasting using historical data and trends.
• Prepare quarterly materials, variance explanations, and data-driven insights.
• Create reports and dashboards in Power BI or Excel for internal stakeholders.
• Support automation and AI-assisted analysis to improve reporting processes.
• Maintain data accuracy and model integrity for reliable reporting.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Strong communication

Presentation skills

Multi-tasking

Finance acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting

Tools

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Company Overview

Healthpeak Properties is a fully integrated real estate investment trust (REIT) and an S&P 500 company. We specialize in owning, operating, and developing high-quality real estate focused on healthcare discovery and delivery. Our impressive portfolio includes nearly 50 million square feet of medical outpatient buildings, lab and life science facilities and Senior Assisted Living centers throughout the country.

Position Overview

This hybrid role offers an opportunity to contribute to the evolving landscape of real estate finance within a leading publicly traded REIT. The Associate – Finance will operate at the intersection of operational finance, advanced analytics, and emerging AI-enabled tools to improve operational visibility and support smarter, faster, and more data-driven decision-making.

Working closely with finance, asset management, and operations teams, this individual will analyze property- and portfolio-level performance and translate complex financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, analytically driven finance professional with strong communication and presentation skills, capable of effectively conveying insights to finance team and cross-functional stakeholders. This position offers meaningful exposure to key areas of the business, including portfolio performance and operational finance, while providing strong opportunities for professional growth and expanded responsibility within a dynamic real estate investment platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze operating performance across properties and portfolios, leveraging advanced analytics and AI-enabled tools to identify trends, risks, and opportunities across revenue, expenses, occupancy, and NOI
• Perform detailed property- and portfolio-level performance analysis, evaluating operating drivers such as lease activity, expense trends, and operating margins to support informed business decisions
• Work with operations, asset management, and portfolio teams to provide financial insights and help identify opportunities to improve property performance and control costs
• Assist with the preparation and monitoring of operating budgets and forecasts by analyzing historical results and performance trends
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly financial materials and earnings support, including performance analysis, variance explanations, and data-driven insights
• Prepare reports, presentations, and dashboards using tools such as Power BI or Excel to communicate financial and operational results to internal stakeholders
• Help improve reporting processes by supporting automation initiatives and enhancing AI-assisted analysis tools
• Maintain high standards of data accuracy, financial model integrity, and analytical consistency to support reliable reporting and decision-making

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in corporate finance, FP&A, real estate finance, or a related analytical role
• Proficiency in financial modeling and Excel, with strong PowerPoint and presentation skills
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to synthesize large datasets and translate insights into strategic recommendations
• Experience analyzing financial statements, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements
• Demonstrated ability to leverage automation, analytics tools, or AI-enabled platforms to improve financial processes
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and initiatives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Local candidates only

Preferred

• Experience working with real estate investment trusts (REITs) or commercial real estate finance
• Experience using data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms)
• Experience using AI-enabled productivity tools or financial analytics platforms to enhance reporting and decision-making