Sr. Financial Analyst

We are partnering with a large, well-established real estate organization in the Austin area to bring on a Senior Financial Analyst, FP& A for a 9-month contract engagement.

This role is hybrid, with Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays on-site in the Bee Cave area and the remainder remote. It's a great opportunity to join a high-performing FP& A team and own meaningful forecasting, modeling, and reporting work across a sizable property portfolio.

Summary:

The Senior Financial Analyst – FP& A is responsible for expanded analysis of property financials through modeling, projections, actuals, and reporting in accordance with GAAP accounting principles. This position will collaborate closely with multiple stakeholders including Operations, Leasing & Marketing, Accounting, and Asset Management in analyzing company information that includes but is not limited to: revenue and expense projections, property characteristics, and historical financial data.

Critical Duties:

Build and maintain models containing financial and non-financial data to track historical operating performance

Analyzing historical operating performance and creating financial models to forecast future earnings estimates

Assist in analyzing variances between budget/projection/target and actual results and adjusting any financials models to refine future earnings estimates as needed.

Participate in the FP& As team function as a liaison between various departments across the business to collect and organize relevant information.

Assist in analyzing business results to identify trends and key performance indicators which may drive management team strategy.

Assist in annual and monthly operating budgeting/forecasting utilizing key performance indicators to accurately evaluate and forecast net operating income (NOI) and cash flow.

Assist with IT related processes focused on the Company’s budgeting and forecasting platform.

Essential Duties (other duties may be assigned):

Assist with the creation of a monthly reporting package that includes both financial and non-financial data that will be distributed to senior leadership

Support a designated portfolio of properties through a strong working knowledge of each property’s operating structure, regional/market conditions, leasing policies, etc.

Participate in regular meetings with Operations stakeholders to ensure forecasting accuracy.

Ability to effectively communicate and problem solve with team members and other departments in all necessary areas related to financial forecasting.

Maintain strong working knowledge of financial modeling and current Excel functions/features to ensure efficiencies in all daily processes.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business, Finance and/or 1-2 years’ combined experience in student/conventional housing, financial planning and analytics.

Student housing industry and operations including but not limited to financials practices, leasing and marketing, management, and residential services, etc.

Effective project management processes and resources.

• 3+ years of experience in financial analysis, FP& A, or a related finance role. • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a closely related field. • Strong capability in financial modeling, variance analysis, and ad hoc financial analysis. • Advanced Excel skills with the ability to use current functions and features to improve analytical efficiency. • Experience working with large data sets and applying data mining techniques to identify trends and support decision-making. • Ability to communicate clearly with cross-functional teams and present complex financial information in a practical way. • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment. • Exposure to real estate, property operations, or student/conventional housing is preferred.

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