Senior Financial Analyst

Highwoods Properties • Raleigh, NC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

As part of the Finance and Investments teams, primary responsibilities include performing ad hoc analyses using custom and off-the-shelf analytic tools, completing special projects/assignments as needed, underwriting acquisitions and dispositions for company-owned properties and preparing monthly and quarterly reports. This position will have a role in helping implement data visualization/business intelligence tools as well as support Strategy initiatives.

Requirements

• Strong mathematical aptitude and analytical skills
• Proficiency in the creation and manipulation of Excel spreadsheets
• Excellent time management, written, and oral communication skills
• Ability to prioritize deadlines and work independently
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Computer proficiency – MS Office and Global Software experience a plus

Nice To Haves

• Argus underwriting experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist Finance team with exploring new ways to view and use internal and external data sources to improve communication and advocate new ways to approach business challenges.
• Work with the Investments team to underwrite potential acquisitions and dispositions using both Argus and internal company forecasts.
• Assist Investments team in transaction processes from initial sourcing to closing and manage diligence material gathering/distribution.
• Work with the Investments team in lease forecasting, lease analysis, and asset management and support for third-party managed assets.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports as determined by the Director of Finance and Portfolio Analytics.
• Reports could include: Occupancy, Division Monthly Financial Reviews, Corporate Monthly Financial Reviews, Preparing data for the Company’s publicly released documents, Ad Hoc analysis for analyst calls, board, division, and officer meetings, Peer Overview and Analysis, Market Research for Leasing and Investment Analysis, Leasing Statistics and Analysis, Impairment Analysis, NAV modeling.

What This Job Offers

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