Senior Financial & Operations Analyst

Greystar; Hyde Park Township (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Financial & Operations Analyst to enhance financial performance and operational efficiency. This role involves analyzing financial data, preparing performance reports, and collaborating with various departments to ensure accurate budgeting and forecasting. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a background in business or finance. Join a dynamic team focused on driving growth and optimizing strategies in the real estate sector. If you're passionate about financial analysis and operational excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Competitive Compensation

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in operations, strategy, or business analysis.
• Experience in real estate or property management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis of department product offerings and vendor platform performance.
• Prepare monthly and annual department performance analysis of KPIs and financial goals.
• Assist in forecasting and building financial models for new initiatives.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate

Bachelor’s degree in Operations

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Tableau

Power BI

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About Greystar
Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate company offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing, logistics, and life sciences sectors. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates more than $320 billion of real estate in 250 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, manages more than 1,000,000 units/beds globally, and has a robust institutional investment management platform comprised of more than $79 billion of assets under management, including over $36 billion of development assets. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.

Job Description Summary
Supports the strategic and daily management of the financial performance and operations of the assigned area by gathering and analyzing financial data and reports against budgets and key financial benchmarks, interpreting trends, forecasts, and financial results, and developing recommendations for optimum financial performance. Position will work closely with various departments to ensure accurate financial forecasting and budgeting, and will play a key role in driving financial efficiency and growth.

Key Responsibilities

1. Perform analysis of department product offerings and vendor platform performance to determine if product adoption is consistent with budget and growth goals.
2. Prepare monthly and annual department performance analysis of Key Performance Indicators and financial goals.
3. Assist in forecasting and building financial models to evaluate potential business impacts of new initiatives.
4. Prepare and review budget, revenue, expenses, invoices, and other accounting documents; research and resolve discrepancies as necessary.
5. Perform department product performance surveys for due diligence by preparing metrics, comparing and analyzing data, and finalizing roll-ups for audits.
6. Assist in identifying and analyzing strategic partnership opportunities to optimize demand-supply alignment across platforms.
7. Communicate, manage, and support the development and implementation of strategies, programs, and activities that drive financial performance, especially for short-term rental platforms like Airbnb.
8. Gather feedback and data to evaluate operational and business performance against established metrics.
9. Support the development of workflows and processes to enhance operational efficiency and standardization across business lines.
10. Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform strategies and best practices.
11. Analyze data to generate insights supporting operational decisions and process improvements.
12. Develop dashboards and reports for tracking key performance metrics and program effectiveness.
13. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives.
14. Assist in documenting operational processes, including policies, training, and sales materials.
15. Provide analytical support for sales strategies and business development initiatives.
16. Help develop playbooks and standards for sales and operations, and create sales presentations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate, Operations, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in operations, strategy, or business analysis; experience in real estate or property management preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and database tools; experience with Tableau or Power BI is a plus.

Additional Details

• Travel may be required occasionally.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, 401(k), and other perks.