Sr. Financial Analyst - Financial Planning
About The Position
With a culture of recognition and reputation for excellence, ELS is the ideal organization in which to develop a long and successful career! ELS is hiring for the position of Sr. Financial Analyst - Financial Planning in Chicago, Illinois. What you’ll do: The Senior Financial Planning Analyst oversees the development of financial plans, reports, analyses, models and business decisions to support the maximization of property value. Your job will include: Supervise the analysis of financial operations for a portfolio of regional properties. Review and approve the annual budget for the operations team and act as the primary liaison between the team and property managers. Review financial analyses and written explanations of budget recommendations. Review quarterly re-forecasts based on trend analysis, field requests from the operations team and present recommendations for forecast adjustments to senior managers. Prepare variance analyses to identify key trends, model financial scenarios and make recommendations based on findings. Supervise project-based initiatives to improve process efficiencies and support other departments as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting
- 4+ years of experience in financial analysis in a property management and/or real estate environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other required software programs.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize based on company needs.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure, drive projects to completion and meet deadlines.
- Strong communications and analytical skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Supervise the analysis of financial operations for a portfolio of regional properties.
- Review and approve the annual budget for the operations team and act as the primary liaison between the team and property managers.
- Review financial analyses and written explanations of budget recommendations.
- Review quarterly re-forecasts based on trend analysis, field requests from the operations team and present recommendations for forecast adjustments to senior managers.
- Prepare variance analyses to identify key trends, model financial scenarios and make recommendations based on findings.
- Supervise project-based initiatives to improve process efficiencies and support other departments as needed.
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision plans
- a generous 401(k) employer match
- paid vacations, holidays, and sick time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
