FP&A Analyst

Greystar Management Services•Charleston, SC

About The Position

Greystar is seeking an analytically strong Corporate FP&A Analyst to support C-suite functions, including the Offices of the CEO, CFO, CIO, and CLO. The position supports more than 40 business leaders across functions such as Managed Capital, Investment Strategy & Research, Data & Technology, Legal, Risk Management, Treasury, and Tax. Reporting to the Senior Director, Corporate FP&A, the Analyst supports operating and capital expense planning, forecasts, and financial reporting for these functions. The role also owns cost allocation reporting and helps advance the team’s use of AI, automation, and financial planning systems. The Analyst partners with functional leaders, Accounting, Corporate Finance, and business-line FP&A teams to prepare the annual business plan, quarterly reforecasts, monthly reporting, and consolidated management packages. The role explains financial performance to senior leaders through accurate analysis and clear, executive-ready narratives. It also supports cost allocation methodologies and validation, and contributes to improvements in reporting processes and systems using tools including Anaplan, Claude, and Microsoft 365. Greystar is a global real estate platform headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina. It manages and operates more than $350 billion of real estate in more than 260 markets, and is the largest operator of apartments in the United States. The company was founded in 1993.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or another quantitative discipline.
1–2 years of relevant experience in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, or financial analysis.
Solid understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling.
Strong analytical rigor, intellectual curiosity, and ability to translate complex analyses into clear, executive-ready narratives.
Ability to interpret financial information and communicate insights clearly and concisely to senior leadership.
Exceptional attention to detail, initiative, and ownership, including the ability to move work forward independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
Resourceful problem-solving skills, including the ability to work through ambiguity, investigate questions, and develop solutions without step-by-step instructions.
Ability to prioritize effectively, anticipate needs, ask thoughtful questions, and escalate issues appropriately.
Collaborative and dependable approach, with the ability to work independently and partner across functions.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
Adaptability and responsiveness to evolving business needs.

Nice To Haves

MBA, CFA, or CPA designation.
Experience with Anaplan or a comparable FP&A planning tool, or willingness and ability to learn the platform.
Experience using generative AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot or Claude to enhance analytical and reporting workflows.
Experience supporting corporate or shared services functions, or working with cost allocation methodologies.
Experience in real estate or investment management.

Responsibilities

Own operating and capital expense budgeting, forecasting, and variance-tracking packages for each C-suite function, partnering with function leaders to develop supported and defensible forecasts.
Prepare budget-to-actual variance explanations for monthly reporting, identifying key drivers and providing clear, timely commentary in partnership with Accounting, Finance, and function leaders.
Prepare the annual business plan, quarterly reforecasts, and related senior-leadership presentation materials; collect, validate, and synthesize inputs with Accounting, Finance, and business teams.
Perform ad hoc reporting and analytics, including what-if and scenario analyses, in response to requests from the CFO, CLO, CIO, and their leadership teams.
Prepare consolidated C-suite management reporting packages, explaining key drivers and variances and anticipating leadership questions.
Analyze monthly and quarterly financial performance against budget and forecast, investigate unexpected results, and communicate meaningful insights to Corporate Finance and senior leadership.
Review assigned deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and consistency, and own them from initial request through completion.
Partner with functional leaders to understand cost drivers and shape cost allocation methodologies that balance accuracy, fairness, and practicality.
Own ongoing validation to confirm allocated costs are posted correctly across ledgers in scope, maintaining clear process documentation.
Deliver proactive allocation variance summaries during financial review cycles and document the rationale for allocation methodologies and changes.
Use Anaplan, Claude, and Microsoft 365 tools, including Copilot, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams, in daily work and help drive the FP&A technology stack.
Participate in and advocate for the Anaplan roadmap for C-suite functions, representing the team in relevant systems and technology planning forums.
Identify and implement process improvements to streamline recurring work, reduce manual effort, strengthen controls, and improve financial reporting quality.
Build proactive working relationships with finance and operations leaders across C-suite functions.
Partner with Accounting, Corporate Finance, and business-line FP&A teams to support cohesive, reconciled reporting.

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance benefits.
Low-cost or free basic employee medical coverage for employee-only coverage.
Paid time off, including 15 vacation days, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays for new hires.
Birthday off after one year of service.
Additional vacation accrued with tenure.
Onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities for onsite team members, subject to discount and unit availability.
Six-week paid sabbatical after 10 years of service and every five years thereafter.
401(k) with company match up to 6% of pay after six months of service.
Paid parental leave.
Lifetime fertility benefit reimbursement up to $10,000, including adoption or surrogacy.
Employee Assistance Program.
Critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, pet insurance, and legal plans.
Charitable giving program and benefits.
Potential eligibility for a quarterly or annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.