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Buckingham Search lists this Senior Financial Analyst - Real Estate opportunity in skokie, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Senior Financial Analyst – Real Estate FP&A
Skokie, IL | Hybrid
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A privately held real estate investment and operating company with a national portfolio of residential communities is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join its FP&A team. The role combines financial modeling, portfolio analytics, and decision support for senior leadership.
It's a strong fit for an analytical real estate finance professional who likes working with large datasets, building models that drive real investment decisions, and seeing how the numbers connect to the broader business.
What You'll Do:
Pull, clean, and analyze large datasets from multiple sources to build reliable financial and operating metrics
Build and maintain financial models, including budget templates and variance analysis
Analyze strategic decisions such as hold/sell, land development, and debt defeasance
Track debt financing terms and performance across the portfolio
Prepare clear, accurate reporting materials, including quarterly reports for leadership
Evaluate performance across the company's integrated business units
Partner with senior team members on special projects and ad hoc analysis
What We're Looking For:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field; MBA or Master's preferred
5–10 years of finance experience, including real estate experience (required)
Strong financial modeling skills, including sensitivity analysis, pivot tables, and advanced Excel
Experience using AI tools xxzpjkt (ChatGPT or similar) in analysis and modeling a plus
High attention to detail and strong quality control
Clear communicator who can manage multiple projects against tight deadlines
Why This Role Stands Out:
High-visibility seat working directly with senior leadership
Real influence on investment, financing, and portfolio decisions
Broad analytical scope across finance, operations, and capital markets
Collaborative, values-driven culture
Hybrid flexibility in Skokie, IL
Worksite address
skokie, IL, 60077, US
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