FP&A Analyst

Macerich • University Park, TX

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Analyst supports financial planning, forecasting, and analytical activities to drive business performance and strategic decision-making, with a focus on real estate operations and investments. This role performs in-depth financial analysis, builds forecasting models, and provides insights into financial results, budgeting, and long-term planning. Blending intermediate and senior-level expectations, the role operates with increasing independence while collaborating across finance and business teams. The analyst evaluates financial performance, monitors key drivers, and delivers actionable insights related to real estate assets, portfolios, and market trends. The head of capital markets and the CFO have primary oversight for FP&A and financial planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Real Estate, Economics, or related field
• Minimum of 2 years of FP&A or financial analysis experience, including exposure to real estate, property management, or real estate investments
• Strong financial modeling and forecasting skills
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical, communication, and business partnering skills

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of real estate financial concepts (e.g., FFO, NOI, cash flow, capex planning, cap rates, leverage) preferred
• experience with financial systems (e.g., Yardi, Argus, Power BI) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Support annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning processes, including analysis of affects on earnings, cash flow and financial position
• Analyze financial performance, including variance analysis (actuals vs. budget/forecast)
• Develop and maintain financial models and forecasts for real estate portfolios and business operations
• Prepare management reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership
• Communicate findings to executives
• Track and interpret key performance metrics (e.g., FFO, NOI, occupancy, margins, cost drivers, cashflow, leverage)
• Partner with business leaders to provide insights on financial results and operational performance
• Assist with capital planning and investment analysis for real estate assets, debt financing, equity placements
• Monitor market trends and economic factors affecting real estate and business performance
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and process improvements
• Support ad hoc analysis and strategic initiatives

Benefits

• Best-in-class benefits with affordable employee contribution levels
• Paid time off, including vacation time, 12 paid holidays and 80 hours of sick time annually
• 401(k) match with immediate vesting
• Ability to purchase company stock at a 15% discount
• 24 paid volunteer hours and employer charitable match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career-development resources
• Comprehensive wellness program including a ClassPass membership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level