Financial Analyst

Inland Real Estate Group of Companies; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Inland Real Estate Investment Corporation in Downers Grove, IL seeks a Financial Analyst to support the Asset Management team in evaluating property performance and investment decisions across private equity and non-traded REITs.

This role offers hands-on experience collaborating with asset managers, accounting, operations, and acquisitions to drive value and portfolio performance.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving abilities.
• Intermediate Excel skills, including spreadsheets, formulas, and financial analysis.
• Understanding of financial concepts such as NOI, Cash-on-Cash Returns, IRR, Present Value, Discounted Cash Flow (DCF).
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Asset Managers with financial analysis and strategic projects.
• Reviewing annual operating and capital budgets, including revenue, expense, and capital expenditure projections.
• Creating and maintaining financial models and cost-benefit analyses for capital improvement and property enhancement projects.
• Monitoring the progress of capital expenditure (CapEx) and value-add initiatives.
• Analyzing monthly and quarterly property operating results against budgets and investment projections.
• Preparing hold versus sell analyses to support investment decisions.
• Supporting property dispositions through due diligence coordination, transaction management, and broker information requests.
• Developing reports, spreadsheets, and dashboards that track key portfolio performance metrics.
• Collaborating with teams across asset management, property management, accounting, operations, and acquisitions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excel proficiency

Financial concepts (NOI, IRR, DCF)

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Real Estate, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Are you looking to launch your career in commercial real estate finance and asset management? Inland Real Estate Investment Corporation is seeking a motivated and analytical Financial Analyst to join our Asset Management team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting a diverse portfolio of real estate assets across private equity and non-traded REIT investments.

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Asset Management, you will work alongside experienced asset managers and cross-functional teams to analyze property performance, support investment decisions, and help drive value creation throughout the portfolio.

What You'll Do

As a Financial Analyst, you will play a key role in evaluating property and portfolio performance by:

• Assisting Asset Managers with financial analysis and strategic projects
• Reviewing annual operating and capital budgets, including revenue, expense, and capital expenditure projections
• Creating and maintaining financial models and cost-benefit analyses for capital improvement and property enhancement projects
• Monitoring the progress of capital expenditure (CapEx) and value-add initiatives
• Analyzing monthly and quarterly property operating results against budgets and investment projections
• Preparing hold versus sell analyses to support investment decisions
• Supporting property dispositions through due diligence coordination, transaction management, and broker information requests
• Developing reports, spreadsheets, and dashboards that track key portfolio performance metrics
• Collaborating with teams across asset management, property management, accounting, operations, and acquisitions

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Real Estate, or a related field

Experience

• 0 to 1 year of finance, accounting, or analytical experience
• Internship experience in commercial real estate, finance, investments, accounting, or related fields is a plus

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving abilities
• Intermediate Excel skills, including spreadsheets, formulas, and financial analysis
• Understanding of financial concepts such as:
  • Net Operating Income (NOI)
  • Cash-on-Cash Returns
  • Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
  • Present Value
  • Discounted Cash Flow (DCF)
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat preferred

Why Join Inland?

• Gain exposure to institutional-quality commercial real estate investments
• Work directly with experienced asset management professionals
• Develop expertise in financial analysis, portfolio management, and investment strategy
• Build a strong foundation for a long-term career in commercial real estate, private equity, or investment management

Travel

• Occasional travel (up to 10%) for property visits and site inspections, including periodic overnight travel