Financial Analyst

Cushman & Wakefield is a leading global real estate services firm, and they are seeking a Financial Analyst to support transactions in their Industrial Advisory Group. The CMFA will perform financial analysis activities, create valuation models, and conduct market research to synthesize findings for senior team members.

What you'll do:

• Support the execution of Broker financial analysis / modeling requests
• Prepare pro forma statements, discounted cash flow analyses, and Excel-based financial models with consideration of market conditions
• Conduct audits of existing financial models for accuracy of model inputs and validity of assumptions
• Review leases to abstract key data points and identify areas of issue/concern
• Conduct market research to analyze property and market conditions; synthesize findings in a clear, concise manner
• Develop high-level analysis summaries by identifying transaction considerations (strengths/weaknesses), trends, outliers, and logical inconsistencies
• Identify and communicate any missing information or unclear requests to ensure accurate analyses; coordinate collection of additional information as required
• Review analyses with senior team members, answer clarifying questions and make accurate revisions
• Participate in knowledge share and content management by documenting processes and training materials and disseminating tools, templates, and best practices
• Performs other related duties as required or requested

What they're looking for:

• 0-2 years of financial analysis and modeling experience, Capital Markets and/or industrial experience
• Experience with Argus and Excel discounted cash flow models required
• Passion for client delivery, with strong emphasis on producing high-quality work, meeting deadlines, and exceeding stakeholder expectations
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially in Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Good time management and organization skills
• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple priorities in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Growth oriented mindset, desire to learn more and share knowledge to help others succeed
• Bachelor's Degree (Business, Finance, Accounting, Real Estate, etc.) preferred
• Combination of education without a degree and corporate work experience may be considered
• Experience with CoStar and other similar market research tools a plus
• Ability to write effectively and succinctly for use in marketing deliverables a plus

Benefits:

• Eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plans
• Life, and disability insurance programs
• Paid and unpaid time away from work