Finance Analyst, Real Estate

Barnes & Noble, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

EAP

Paid time off

Maternity & parental leave

401(k) with match

Comprehensive health benefits

Job summary

BARNES & NOBLE, INC. in New York, NY, is seeking a Real Estate Finance Analyst to support store portfolio strategy from our Union Square area.

The role partners with the Real Estate Finance Senior Analyst to evaluate store performance, manage capital planning, and provide financial insight across cross-functional teams in a hybrid setting. Candidates should have 3+ years in FP&A or corporate finance, strong modeling skills, and proficiency with Excel and planning tools.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in FP&A or corporate finance, preferably in retail or real estate finance.
• Proven ability to build pro-forma models and manage budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Strong financial modeling skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into clear insights for leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide data-driven recommendations to guide real estate strategy and long-range financial planning.
• Partner with Operations and Real Estate teams to assess remodels, relocations, or closures on portfolio performance.
• Own renewal P&L modeling with Senior Analyst to project store lease renewal economics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to present financial insights to senior leadership.
• Track capital budget for new store pipeline and monitor spend vs approved budgets.
• Monitor real estate capex and projects with clear reporting of actuals, forecasts, variances.
• Create post-project audits summarizing returns and inform future investments.
• Coordinate with Construction team to track billing and collections from landlords.
• Identify opportunities to improve capital planning processes and drive efficiency.
• Automate real estate financial processes to enhance accuracy and scalability.
• Support ad-hoc real estate analysis and strategic initiatives as needed.

Skills

FP&A

Financial modeling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentation skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Tools

Excel

Hyperion

Essbase

IBM Planning Analytics

Power BI

Job description

Company Overview

Barnes & Noble is the leading book retailer in the United States with a history dating back to 1873. It operates roughly 700 bookstores nationwide and provides a robust digital presence through BN.com, NOOK® eBooks, and audiobooks.

Location

NY-New York (Union Square)

Classification

Full-Time

Position Overview

The Real Estate Finance Analyst will play a key role in supporting Barnes & Noble’s real‑estate strategy, including new store initiatives. In partnership with the Real Estate Finance Senior Analyst, the analyst will evaluate new store performance, manage capital planning, and provide financial insight to cross‑functional teams. This hybrid role is based in our Union Square, NYC office.

Position Responsibilities

• Provide data‑driven recommendations to guide real estate strategy and long‑range financial planning.
• Assume partnership with Operations and Real Estate teams to assess the impact of remodels, relocations, or closures on overall portfolio performance.
• Own renewal P&L modeling, in partnership with the Senior Analyst, to project the economics of upcoming store lease renewals.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional leaders to understand business performance and present financial insights to senior leadership.
• Track capital budget for the new store pipeline, working with Real Estate and Construction teams to monitor spend against approved budgets and flag variances.
• Monitor real estate capital expenditures and strategic projects, providing clear reporting of actuals, forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Create post‑project audits summarizing project returns and integrate lessons into future investment analyses.
• Coordinate with the Construction team to track billing and collections from landlords.
• Identify opportunities to improve capital planning processes, increase efficiency, and build repeatable systems.
• Automate real estate financial processes to enhance accuracy, scalability, and data integrity.
• Support ad‑hoc real estate financial analysis and strategic initiatives as required by senior leadership.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or related analytical roles, preferably within retail, consumer goods, or real estate finance.
• Proven experience building pro‑forma models and/or owning budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Strong financial modeling skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with financial planning systems or data visualization tools (e.g., Hyperion, Essbase, IBM Planning Analytics, Power BI) is a plus.
• Experience with real estate pro‑forma modeling, site‑selection analysis, or capital project tracking is a plus.
• Solid understanding of financial statements and key business performance drivers.
• Ability to synthesize large datasets into clear, actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of translating complex financial concepts to both finance and non‑finance stakeholders.
• Independent work style with strong prioritization and the ability to deliver results in a fast‑paced environment.
• Cross‑functional collaboration experience and strong business partnership skills.
• Proactive, forward‑thinking mindset with a focus on problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Growth mindset, actively seeking feedback and opportunities to enhance processes and personal effectiveness.
• Confident partner capable of challenging assumptions and engaging senior leaders with professionalism and sound financial judgment.

Benefits

Annual salary ranges between $80,000 – $90,000 depending on experience and seniority. Benefits vary by hours worked: up to 20 hours per week includes employee discounts, EAP, and sick pay; 20–29.99 hours adds paid time off, maternity & parental leave, company holidays, transit, and 401(k) with match; 30+ hours include comprehensive health benefits, dental & vision, dependents care accounts, disability & life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and more. All benefits are in accordance with company policy and may be subject to future changes.

For additional information, please contact the recruiter or Human Resources.