Senior Finance Analyst
About the role
We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Strategic Finance Analyst to join a Strategic Finance team that reports directly to the CFO of a Fortune 150 company.
The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, diligent, and deeply analytical. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on strategic financial and investor relations projects with senior leadership and gain broad exposure to multiple business lines at the world’s largest real estate services company.
This is a high-profile role with opportunities for career advancement in multiple areas of the firm.
The Senior Strategic Finance Analyst will conduct financial analysis to create concrete recommendations for executive management.
The Analyst will also support the development and execution of the investor relations program.
This individual will aid the organization with functions such as capital allocation & structure, investor communication and messaging, debt capital markets activity, assessing principal real estate investments, P&L analysis, and evaluating the returns of various corporate initiatives.
The role also includes opportunities to lead special projects and other assigned initiatives.
What you'll do
Analyze capital allocation and capital structure changes and impact on the income statement and balance sheet.
Develop and contribute to materials related to investor events (e.g., deep-dives, conferences) and quarterly earnings call (e.
g., Q&A development, earnings press release, transcripts), as well as other ad hoc requests.
Develop financial models and analyze how investments, changes, and / or strategic scenarios could impact P&L and value creation.
Assist in developing clear and compelling presentations with insights and results.
Interact with parties across the firm to bring together viewpoints and form concise conclusions.
Perform competitive and cross-sector analysis of the industry peers and supervise public disclosures from investor presentations, conferences, press releases, etc
Analyze returns and strategic benefit of balance sheet investments into CBRE’s principal real estate investment businesses.
Analyze trends and data across the global real-estate industry. See opportunities to develop new strategies and improve business performance.
Evaluate a variety of financial results, corporate spend, risks / opportunities including but not limited to capital expenditures, depreciation, investment opportunities, return on invested capital, etc.
Complete analyses of present and past operations, trends and costs, estimated and realized revenues, and obligations incurred to project future revenues and expenses.
Develop an understanding of communications principles, specific to buy-side and sell-side investor audiences
No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position. May lead project teams and / or plan staff assignments. May coordinate and assign tasks to co-workers within a work unit and / or project.
What you'll need
Bachelor's degree (BA / BS) from a four-year college or university and a minimum of four years experience.
Prior experience in investment banking, sell-side research, buyside research, corporate finance, management consulting, or corporate development.
Achievement of or significant progress towards a CFA is preferred.
Experience performing valuation analysis of existing business and potential strategic transactions. Including developing valuation analysis and models (DCF, company comparables, historical M&A transactions, etc).
Advanced financial modeling, research, and financial analysis skills. Including building complex financial models and three-statement financial projections from scratch. Advanced Excel skills.
Demonstrated experience in ability to create and present a concise story based on relevant data and insights. Advanced PowerPoint skills and ability to create visually impactful slides for executive presentations.
Advanced experience working with large volumes of data, including performing data extraction, modeling, and data visualization.
Ability to manage large data sets and present findings in a clear and methodical manner.
Experience working under demanding deadlines and producing key senior-executive deliverables.
Excellent analytical, decision making, and problem-solving skills, coupled with attention to detail.
Requires strong knowledge of financial terms, concepts and accounting principles and the ability to comprehend and interpret complex financial transactions.
Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations.
Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills. Must be a creative thinker and have a problem-solving mindset.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to use query and report generation tools including self-service / web-based applications such as FactSet.
Knowledge of HFM Consolidation and PeopleSoft Financials is preferred. Knowledge of real estate service industry and terminology is also advantageous.
Strong work ethic and adaptability is important.
Decisions made with understanding of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and deadlines. Responsible for setting own project deadlines.
Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to co-workers and supervisor.
Why CBRE?
CBRE prides itself on its RISE values of Respect, integrity, Service and Excellence. When you join CBRE, you'll have the support and resources of a global firm where a high-reaching mentality is encouraged.
You'll realize your potential with exciting work, fast-paced assignments, and an environment of constant learning and dedication to results! To enable your success, we provide the best tools, training and leaders in the industry.
This role will provide the following benefits : 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.
CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience.
The minimum salary for the Senior Finance Analyst position is $125,000 annually and the maximum salary is $150,000 annually.
The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.
Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program.
CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
We also provide reasonable accommodations, as needed, throughout the job application process. If you have a disability that inhibits your ability to apply for a position through our online application process, you may contact us via email at [email protected]
com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
NOTE : Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and / or rigorous testing.
If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.
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