Financial Analyst, FP&A

Phillips Edison & Company; Cincinnati, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillips Edison & Company is seeking a Financial Analyst for FP&A in Cincinnati. The role focuses on forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis of commercial properties.

You will work closely with Finance, Property Management, Operations, and Leasing to reflect business activity in forecasts and financial statements, while supporting automation and data quality improvements. You will build expertise in property-level P&L drivers, participate in variance analyses, and deliver timely insights

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field.
• Interest in learning financial modeling, reporting tools, automation and AI.
• Up to 2 years of financial analysis or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support recurring forecast and budgeting processes for assets in the portfolio.
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, Property Management, Operations and Leasing.
• Develop understanding of property-level P&L drivers: revenue, expenses, NOI.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and decision support as needed.
• Prepare forecast schedules, management reports, and variance analyses.

Skills

Analytical aptitude

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Learn financial modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business

Tools

MRI

Argus

Excel

Power Query

Data visualization tools

Job description

**and**Financial Analyst, FP&A page is loaded## Financial Analyst, FP&Alocations: Cincinnatitime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 6 Days Agojob requisition id: JR100095**Position Description - Financial Analyst****Position Summary**The Financial Analyst supports forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis for commercial properties. The role is designed to build a strong understanding of how property-level operating activity flows through the forecast and financial statements. Working closely with business partners, the analyst will coordinate recurring forecast activities, explain performance drivers, and deliver accurate, timely analysis. The analyst will also participate in process improvement and automation initiatives after developing a solid understanding of the underlying business purpose, data, controls, and expected outputs.**Essential Duties and Responsibilities*** Support the recurring forecast and budgeting process for assets in the portfolio, including data collection, template preparation, variance review, and deadline coordination.* Build strong working partnerships across Finance, Accounting, Property Management, Operations, Leasing, and other functions to understand business activity and reflect it accurately in forecasts.* Develop a working understanding of property-level P&L drivers, including revenue, operating expenses, leasing activity, and net operating income.* Serve as a key finance business partner to Department Heads and Property Management leadership by providing guidance on overhead forecasts, challenging assumptions, aligning financial expectations, and supporting informed decision-making* Prepare recurring forecast schedules, management reports, and variance analyses; investigate unexpected results and clearly communicate findings.* Maintain organized, well-documented, and auditable files, assumptions, procedures, and controls for assigned processes.* Identify opportunities to simplify recurring work and improve data quality; participate in automation and AI initiatives with appropriate guidance and human review.* Learn MRI, Argus, Excel-based models, and other portfolio or reporting tools used by the FP&A team.* Provide ad hoc financial analysis and decision support as business needs arise.**Education / Experience Requirements*** Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field required.* Up to 2 years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, or a related field preferred; relevant internship experience considered.* Strong Excel skills and analytical aptitude, with a strong interest in learning financial modeling, reporting tools, automation and AI.* Commercial real estate, MRI, Argus, Power Query, or data visualization experience is helpful but not required.* Curiosity about how business activity flows through the financial statements and willingness to ask questions before changing a process.* Attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and a commitment to meeting deadlines without sacrificing quality.* Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across functions.* Ability to balance recurring responsibilities with ad hoc requests and to escalate issues promptly.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the notice from the Department of Labor.locations: Cincinnatitime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 16 Days Ago*We have moved to a new careers site. Applications submitted prior to March 20, 2026 have been archived. If you are interested in future roles, please create a new profile to receive tailored job alerts. We value your interest in Phillips Edison & Company and are excited to offer an enhanced experience through our new site.*Phillips Edison & Company, Inc. (PECO) is one of the nation's largest owners and operators of grocery-anchored shopping centers. Our diversified portfolio of well-occupied neighborhood shopping centers features a mix of national and regional retailers selling necessity-based goods and services in strong demographic markets throughout the United States. For 35 years our fully integrated operating platform of talented in-house professionals has provided hands-on, locally smart management, leasing and acquisition services. Designed to support the businesses operating at each center (who we call Neighbors), our goal is to provide the most effective array of goods and services to local consumers and offer a safe and welcoming shopping experience that contributes to, and enhances, the vitality of each neighborhood.