Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cushman & Wakefield is seeking an Americas Financial Analysis & Advisory Manager to support its multi-region Insights & Analytics team. The role leads complex commercial real estate financial analyses, translates findings into strategic recommendations, oversees delivery quality, develops team members, and contributes to financial modeling standards.
Responsibilities
- Participant in a multi-region Insights & Analytics team whose responsibilities include: + The preparation of accurate complex and sophisticated cash flow and GAAP analyses, lease comparisons, lease restructures, lease vs. buy, acquisitions/dispositions, strategic real estate alternatives, subleases, sale leasebacks, cancellations/buyouts, relocations, build-to suits, and other strategic real estate alternatives + Translation of complex financial findings into clear, strategic recommendations to inform occupancy scenarios, leasing negotiations, and broader portfolio decisions. + Analysis of real estate costs and recommendation of optimal transaction strategies based on client financial objectives and risk tolerance. + The preparation of client materials – in PowerPoint and in Excel - that are professional, accurate, high impact and reflect the standards of quality normally associated with C&W work product + Reading and analyzing complex legal real estate related documentation to include leases, financing/loan agreements, mortgage documents, partnership agreements, and corporate financial statements for relevant financial information that will impact the assignment
- Quality-control review and oversight of Americas financial analysis delivery
- Support or provide hands-on training, coaching, and performance feedback to I&A team members (both as direct manager and matrix manager)
- Participant in the continued evolution of the standard financial model (and other models, as relevant)
Skills
- * Bachelor's degree preferably in Finance, Accounting, Real Estate or related business areas
- * 7-10+ years of financial analysis experience in commercial real estate occupancy analytics
- * Experience in a managerial capacity, with direct oversight of analysts or transaction support personnel
- * International financial modeling experience
- * Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly to non-financial audiences and C-suite executives
- * Strong understanding of commercial lease terms, occupancy costs, and common deal structures from the tenant perspective; capital budgeting / planning experience for a corporation a plus
- * Excellent problem-solving skills
- * Team management skills with both direct reports and in matrix management situations
- * Required: Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint
- - High competence level in utilizing and designing Excel spreadsheets / models
- * Deep experience in P&L analyses, not just cash flow
- * CPA preferred
- + Preferred: Microsoft SharePoint, Access, Argus, other financial modeling software
Benefits
- Eligible employees may enroll in health, vision, and dental insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- Retirement savings plans
- Life insurance programs
- Disability insurance programs
- Paid and unpaid time away from work
- Fully remote work arrangement
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