Senior Financial Analyst
AI Summary
The Senior Financial Analyst will perform ad hoc analyses, underwrite acquisitions and dispositions, and prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports. They will also assist in implementing business intelligence tools and support strategic initiatives for the Finance and Investments teams.
Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in business, finance, or economics and 3-5 years of relevant experience. Strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel, and experience with Argus are highly preferred.
Job Details
Key Skills
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.
WORK PERFORMED:
- 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
JOB REQUIREMENTS (Skills/Knowledge):
- 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
- Argus underwriting experience strongly preferred
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance or related field
- 3-5 years of experience in real estate and/or finance preferred.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Office setting; routinely uses technology tools such as computers and video conferencing equipment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Regular sitting, standing, and walking; may occasionally need to balance stoop, kneel or crouch and lift or move up to ten pounds.
About Highwoods Properties
Highwoods Properties is a publicly traded REIT focused on owning, developing, and managing premier office properties in key business districts across the Southeastern and Midwestern U.S.