Senior Financial Analyst

Highwoods Properties Inc

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 10 days ago

    Highlights

    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. 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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationRaleigh, NC

    Description

    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.

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