Americas Financial Analysis & Advisory Manager
About The Position
Participant in a multi-region Insights & Analytics team whose responsibilities include: The preparation of accurate complex and sophisticated cash flow and GAAP analyses, lease comparisons, lease restructures, lease vs. buy, acquisitions/dispositions, strategic real estate alternatives, subleases, sale leasebacks, cancellations/buyouts, relocations, build-to suits, and other strategic real estate alternatives. Translation of complex financial findings into clear, strategic recommendations to inform occupancy scenarios, leasing negotiations, and broader portfolio decisions. Analysis of real estate costs and recommendation of optimal transaction strategies based on client financial objectives and risk tolerance. The preparation of client materials – in PowerPoint and in Excel - that are professional, accurate, high impact and reflect the standards of quality normally associated with C&W work product. Reading and analyzing complex legal real estate related documentation to include leases, financing/loan agreements, mortgage documents, partnership agreements, and corporate financial statements for relevant financial information that will impact the assignment. Quality-control review and oversight of Americas financial analysis delivery. Support or provide hands-on training, coaching, and performance feedback to I&A team members (both as direct manager and matrix manager). Participant in the continued evolution of the standard financial model (and other models, as relevant).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree preferably in Finance, Accounting, Real Estate or related business areas
- 7-10+ years of financial analysis experience in commercial real estate occupancy analytics
- Experience in a managerial capacity, with direct oversight of analysts or transaction support personnel
- International financial modeling experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly to non-financial audiences and C-suite executives
- Strong understanding of commercial lease terms, occupancy costs, and common deal structures from the tenant perspective
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Team management skills with both direct reports and in matrix management situations
- Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint
- High competence level in utilizing and designing Excel spreadsheets / models
- Deep experience in P&L analyses, not just cash flow
Nice To Haves
- CPA preferred
- capital budgeting / planning experience for a corporation a plus
- Microsoft SharePoint, Access, Argus, other financial modeling software
Responsibilities
- Preparation of accurate complex and sophisticated cash flow and GAAP analyses, lease comparisons, lease restructures, lease vs. buy, acquisitions/dispositions, strategic real estate alternatives, subleases, sale leasebacks, cancellations/buyouts, relocations, build-to suits, and other strategic real estate alternatives
- Translation of complex financial findings into clear, strategic recommendations to inform occupancy scenarios, leasing negotiations, and broader portfolio decisions
- Analysis of real estate costs and recommendation of optimal transaction strategies based on client financial objectives and risk tolerance
- Preparation of client materials – in PowerPoint and in Excel - that are professional, accurate, high impact and reflect the standards of quality normally associated with C&W work product
- Reading and analyzing complex legal real estate related documentation to include leases, financing/loan agreements, mortgage documents, partnership agreements, and corporate financial statements for relevant financial information that will impact the assignment
- Quality-control review and oversight of Americas financial analysis delivery
- Support or provide hands-on training, coaching, and performance feedback to I&A team members (both as direct manager and matrix manager)
- Participant in the continued evolution of the standard financial model (and other models, as relevant)
Benefits
- health, vision, and dental insurance
- flexible spending accounts
- health savings accounts
- retirement savings plans
- life, and disability insurance programs
- paid and unpaid time away from work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
