Financial Analyst

Colliers International Valuation & Advisory Services•Birmingham, MI

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Make your next move an expert one. At Colliers it’s not our success that sets us apart, it’s how we achieve it. Our people are passionate, take ownership and always do what’s right for our clients, people and communities. Why Colliers? Our enterprising environment needs your expertise to facilitate Colliers’ continued growth as an industry leader. Our nimble, decentralized culture can provide you with a wealth of opportunities to learn about our business and quickly gain experience to accelerate your career. This is a hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day work from home) based at our Birmingham, MI. office About you You are a detail-driven and results-oriented Financial Analyst who thrives in fast-paced, high-performing environments. With a strong ability to see the full picture while mastering the details, you play a pivotal role in driving deals from inception through completion. Your analytical mindset allows you to transform complex financial data into clear, actionable insights that support strategic decision-making. You excel in collaborative settings, working seamlessly alongside brokers, marketing professionals, and project administrators to deliver exceptional outcomes. Known for your adaptability and precision, you manage high volumes of work without compromising accuracy or quality. Your proactive approach, strong communication skills, and commitment to excellence make you a trusted partner in every stage of the deal lifecycle. Above all, you bring a passion for financial analysis and a drive to contribute to a leading, industry-recognized team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Finance, Business, Commerce, or related area required.
2-3 years of experience in a related role.
Experience with developing financial models, cash flows, IRR, DCF, Cash on Cash analysis, etc. for cash flowing assets and development opportunities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Able to multi-task and meet tight deadlines.
Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all.
Ability to work in a complex team environment across multiple departments, under minimum supervision and manage tight deadlines.
Time management, organizational and prioritization skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in commercial real estate preferred.

Responsibilities

Underwrite income-producing assets using Excel.
Analyze historical operating statements, budgets, leases and loan agreements, as well as current market conditions in order to determine financial underwriting assumptions.
Review, analyze, comprehend, abstract and interpret various types of real estate documents (including leases, appraisals, property condition reports, environmental reports, etc).
Identify critical property level financial issues
Present and discuss financial models to brokers and clients.
Assist in developing content and writing presentation packages and offering memoranda.
Coordinate with debt/equity team members to underwrite based on debt placement scenarios.
Gather and track critical financial data points for research and negotiation purposes.
Analyze mortgage documents and understand prepayments, yield maintenance, and defeasance.
Ability to present results of analyses in a formal client setting to audiences with a wide range of financial acumen.
Be able to discuss financial metrics and implications on the phone with clients and defend the projected numbers.
Participate in pitch presentations with prospect and client meetings and lead discussions on financial modeling.
Communicate with Capital Markets professionals, property managers, asset managers and principals to clarify inconsistencies found during the underwriting process and address other property specific issues.