Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A

Ventas, Inc. • Chicago, IL

1d • $85,000 - $120,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A plays a critical role in analyzing, understanding, and communicating key drivers of financial performance across Ventas. This role supports enterprise‑wide FP&A activities, with responsibility for variance analysis, forecasting, capital expenditure tracking, and internal and external reporting. The Senior Financial Analyst partners closely with cross‑functional teams to translate complex financial data into clear insights that inform strategic, operational, and investment decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Real Estate, or a related business field
• 3+ years of experience in financial analysis, public accounting, or a similarly rigorous analytical role, ideally within FP&A, real estate, or a capital‑intensive operating environment
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to synthesize large data sets into clear, executive-ready insights
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to partner effectively across functions and levels
• Detail-oriented and process-focused, with a mindset toward continuous improvement and intellectual curiosity
• Must be located in the Chicago, IL surrounding area or willing to relocate for the duration of employment
• Willingness to adapt and thrive in a blended work environment with 3-days in office, seamlessly transitioning between remote work and in-office operations
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without need for employer sponsorship now or in the future

Responsibilities

• Support earnings preparation activities, including performance analysis, earnings materials, and Q&A support, as well as Monthly Business Reviews, investor relations requests, and other management and external reporting
• Analyze monthly and quarterly capital expenditure results as part of financial review and earnings processes, including aggregation and reporting of forecast changes for future capital commitments across the enterprise
• Partner with cross‑functional teams on capital budgets and forecasts, including tracking actual spend versus plan and helping leadership understand key risks and opportunities relative to guidance
• Collaborate with Accounting, IT, and other corporate functions to prepare accurate, timely information for reporting, forecasting, and analytical purposes

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• retirement savings
• paid time off
• other wellness benefits

What This Job Offers

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