Lead Business Aligned Financial Analyst

Wells Fargo & Company•Minneapolis, MN

4d•$119,000 - $206,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This role sits within the Chief Operating Office (COO) Finance organization supporting the Corporate Properties Group (CPG) Financial Analysis team. The team is responsible for delivering independent, objective real estate financial analysis to inform enterprise-level strategic decisions. This Vice President role is an individual contributor position with both regional portfolio ownership and enterprise-wide financial leadership responsibilities. The role provides strategic partnership, drives financial modeling governance, and influences decision-making through advanced analytics, business insight, and risk discipline.

Requirements

5+ years of Finance, Accounting, or related experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Nice To Haves

Experience in commercial or corporate real estate finance, including transaction analysis, lease accounting, and strategies such as lease vs. buy, sale-leaseback, acquisitions, and dispositions
Strong experience in financial modeling, analysis, interpretation of complex data, the ability to build and maintain sophisticated financial models, utilizing advanced MS Excel skills
Experience developing, enhancing, or governing financial modeling standards, forecasting processes, and analytical frameworks
Demonstrated ability to influence, partner with, and provide credible challenge to senior stakeholders in a matrixed environment to drive informed decision-making
Strong verbal, written, and executive-level communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial concepts into clear, actionable insights
Strong risk management mindset with experience operating within a corporate risk and control framework environment
Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated leadership through mentoring, knowledge sharing, and contributing to a collaborative, high-performing team culture

Responsibilities

Lead complex real estate financial analysis supporting strategic initiatives and senior management decision-making
Develop, enhance, and maintain advanced financial models to evaluate transactions including lease vs. buy, sale-leaseback, acquisitions, and dispositions
Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders, delivering clear, concise insights on financial impacts, risks, and tradeoffs
Assess P&L and NPV cash flow implications of real estate strategies to support disciplined capital allocation decisions
Partner with CPG stakeholders including strategic planners, relationship managers, and transaction executives to deliver actionable analysis
Independently lead discussions and present financial recommendations to senior and executive-level audiences
Ensure adherence to Wells Fargo’s risk and control framework, including governance around transaction approvals and modeling standards
Participate in due diligence activities, evaluating financial implications tied to acquisitions, divestitures, and contractual obligations
Own and drive portfolio-level financial governance, including AFE tracking, forecasting alignment, and model coordination
Act as a process owner for financial modeling and forecasting standards, promoting consistency, efficiency, and continuous improvement
Provide informal leadership through mentoring, knowledge sharing, and guidance on complex analyses
Influence outcomes in leadership forums through strong financial acumen, risk awareness, and business partnership