Financial Analyst – Real Estate (Mid-Level)

Description:

Job Title: Financial Analyst – Real Estate (Mid-Level)

Job Description:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst with experience in real estate to support investment analysis, financial modeling, and portfolio performance. This role is ideal for someone who is beyond entry-level, comfortable working independently, and experienced with Excel and Argus, but still growing toward a senior-level position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain financial models for real estate acquisitions, developments, and asset management
• Analyze property-level financial performance, including cash flow, NOI, IRR, and valuation metrics
• Utilize Argus to model and analyze lease structures and property cash flows, hold/sell
• Prepare investment memos, reports, and presentations for internal stakeholders
• Support due diligence efforts for acquisitions and dispositions
• Conduct market research and benchmarking to support underwriting assumptions
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for real estate assets
• Collaborate with asset management, acquisitions, and finance teams
• Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and detailed line items within property-level financial statements, including P&L actuals, with a focus on identifying trends and variances in operating expenses (e.g., utilities, repairs & maintenance, payroll, etc.)
• Conduct in-depth variance analysis comparing actuals to budget and prior periods, and explain drivers of performance
• Review and interpret detailed operating reports to identify inefficiencies, cost-saving opportunities, and operational risks

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or related field
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in real estate finance, investment analysis, or similar role
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modeling required)
• Working knowledge of Argus Enterprise (or similar real estate software)
• Understanding of real estate financial concepts (NOI, cap rates, IRR, NPV, etc.)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with acquisitions, asset management, or development analysis
• Exposure to commercial real estate (office, retail, industrial, multifamily)
• Familiarity with financial reporting tools or BI platforms