Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A

Ventas, Inc.•Chicago, IL

1d•$95,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A analyzes, understands and communicates key drivers of financial performance across Ventas’s Outpatient Medical & Research (OM&R) portfolio. The role serves as a dedicated FP&A partner to the OM&R business, working with Asset Management, Ventas Investment Management (VIM) and other cross-functional teams to support forecasting, financial performance analysis, capital planning and segment-level analytics. It calls for sound analytical judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate performance drivers, risks and opportunities to stakeholders. The FP&A team partners with senior leadership, Asset Management, Investments and other corporate functions to analyze performance, support strategic decisions and provide transparent reporting across Ventas’s operating portfolios. Its work includes earnings preparation, forecasting, capital tracking and management reporting, with a focus on enterprise performance drivers and risks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Real Estate or a related business field.
At least 3 years of experience in financial analysis, public accounting or a similarly rigorous analytical role.
Must be located in the Chicago, Illinois surrounding area or willing to relocate for the duration of employment.
Willingness to work in a blended environment with 3 days in the office, transitioning between remote and in-office work.
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to synthesize large data sets into clear, executive-ready insights.
Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to turn analysis into business narratives and partner across functions and levels.
Detail-oriented and process-focused, with a continuous-improvement mindset and intellectual curiosity, including identifying and leading process improvement projects.
Strong ownership and accountability, with effective execution across business partnerships, core responsibilities and special projects.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience in FP&A, real estate or a capital-intensive operating environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support OM&R forecasting, budgeting and financial reporting, including analysis of performance drivers, trends, risks and opportunities.
Perform segment-level and deal pipeline analytics, synthesizing financial and operating data into actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
Partner with OM&R Asset Management and VIM teams to analyze portfolio performance and provide financial insights for business and investment decisions.
Support OM&R earnings preparation and management reporting, including NOI growth and variance analysis, Monthly Business Reviews, earnings materials, investor relations requests and other internal and external reporting.
Analyze monthly and quarterly OM&R capital expenditure results, track actual spending against budget and forecast, and analyze changes to future capital commitments.
Partner with Asset Management on capital budgets and forecasts, helping leadership understand variances, risks and opportunities relative to plan and published guidance.
Collaborate with Accounting, IT and other corporate functions to ensure accurate, timely financial information for forecasting, reporting and analysis.
Develop and enhance financial analyses and reporting to improve visibility into OM&R performance and support business decisions.