Financial Analyst

Colliers International•Birmingham, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Colliers, we are seeking a detail-driven and results-oriented Financial Analyst to join our team. This role is pivotal in driving deals from inception through completion, requiring a strong analytical mindset to transform complex financial data into clear, actionable insights. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced, high-performing environments, works seamlessly in collaborative settings with brokers, marketing professionals, and project administrators, and manages high volumes of work with accuracy and quality. This is a hybrid position based at our Birmingham, MI office, requiring 4 days in the office and 1 day work from home.

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.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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.
Present results of analyses in a formal client setting to audiences with a wide range of financial acumen.
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.