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Buckingham Search lists this Senior Financial Analyst (FP&A) opportunity in skokie, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Senior Financial Analyst – Real Estate Investment
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A privately held real estate investment firm is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join its FP&A team. The firm specializes in manufactured housing and operates a vertically integrated platform with a significant real estate portfolio.
This is a highly analytical role with significant exposure to senior leadership, portfolio performance, investment decisions, and strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong financial modeling skills, real estate experience, and the ability to turn complex financial and operating data into actionable insights.
What You’ll Do
Extract, clean, and analyze large datasets from multiple sources to identify trends and opportunities
Develop, maintain, and optimize detailed financial models, including budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses
Perform financial analysis supporting strategic planning, investment decisions, and operational improvements
Analyze real estate initiatives including hold/sell decisions, land development, and debt defeasance
Prepare quarterly reporting and other presentations for senior leadership
Track debt financing terms and performance across the real estate portfolio
Partner with senior team members and business units to evaluate performance and identify opportunities for improvement
Support ad hoc financial and strategic projects as the business continues to grow
What They’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree is a plus
5–10 years of relevant experience
Previous real estate experience is required
Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
Advanced Excel skills, including sensitivity analysis and pivot tables
Ability to analyze large datasets and translate findings into actionable recommendations
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
xzgxqkn High level of integrity, ownership, and accountability
Familiarity with using AI tools such as ChatGPT to enhance financial analysis and modeling is a plus
Why Consider the Opportunity?
Join a growing, privately held real estate investment firm
Highly analytical role with exposure to real estate investments and portfolio strategy
Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership
Significant exposure to financial modeling, debt, and investment analysis
Hands-on role where your analysis directly supports business and investment decisions
Collaborative environment with opportunities to take ownership and make an impact
Worksite address
skokie, IL, 60077, US
Who can apply
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