Financial Analyst

Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is seeking a Financial Analyst to join the corporate finance team in Virginia. You will support budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and ad hoc financial modeling, translating complex data into actionable recommendations for leadership.

Partner with the Director of Finance and CFO to deliver timely insights and ensure accurate reporting. Strong Excel, Power BI, and real estate software experience are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business.
• Detail oriented with ability to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-directed with strong planning, organizing and prioritization.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills; translate data into projections.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cash flow projections and provide year-end visibility.
• Coordinate monthly and quarterly owner distributions.
• Complete mid-year forecast and present findings with recommendations.
• Coordinate financial documents for year-end tax preparation.
• Assist monthly financial analysis and identify trends and variances.
• Perform cost analysis across the portfolio to consolidate vendors or services.
• Build financial models to assess future cost and staffing needs.
• Work with Corporate Accountants to finalize the annual budget.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree (accounting, finance or business)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

Power Query

MRI

Yardi

RealPage

Job description

Primary Functions

The Financial Analyst serves as a key member of the corporate finance team, providing financial analysis, forecasting, and modeling support that informs strategic and operational decision-making across the organization. This role partners closely with the Director of Finance and CFO to deliver timely, accurate insights on company performance, supporting budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and ad hoc financial modeling initiatives. The Financial Analyst plays an integral role in translating complex financial data into clear, actionable recommendations that guide business strategy, while providing additional support to leadership as priorities and needs arise.

Education

Bachelor's degree (accounting, finance or business)

Qualifications

• Detail oriented, able to handle multiple projects simultaneously, professional, and customer service focused.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-directed individual who will have a strong ability to effectively plan, organize, and prioritize projects with deadlines.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with the ability to translate data into clear projections and recommendations.
• Have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint, and Power Query. Knowledge in MRI, Yardi and RealPage is a plus.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in finance is preferred. Experience in the real estate industry a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cash flow projections offering forward-looking visibility through year-end.
• Calculate and coordinate monthly and quarterly owner distributions.
• Complete a mid-year financial review and forecast and present findings. Review / presentation will include the following information:
• Updated full-year forecast
• Recommendations for improvement
• Responsible for coordinating all financial documents for year-end tax preparation.
• Assist and complete monthly financial analysis, identifying trends, variances, and areas requiring attention.
• Perform cost analysis across the portfolio and identify opportunities to consolidate vendors or services under a single contract to improve efficiency and reduce expenses.
• Build financial models to assess future cost and staffing needs, supporting budgeting and long-range planning.
• Work with Corporate Accountants to complete the annual budget.
• All other tasks and duties assigned, with dates to be agreed upon.

Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary: $85000 - $110000 per year

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