Job Title

Sr. Financial Analyst

Job Description Summary

The Capital Markets Senior Financial Analyst (“CMFA”) will support transactions generated by Cushman & Wakefield’s Investment Sales brokerage services across multiple product types, with a concentration in industrial valuation analyses. Senior Analysts will primarily perform the more complex financial analysis activities of pricing, Excel valuation model creation, Argus Enterprise model creation and auditing, lease abstraction, due diligence collection and review, and will be responsible for translating analysis findings into high-level summaries for our Capital Market brokers.

The ideal candidate will be based in Atlanta and available to work on-site in a local Cushman & Wakefield office. Team members may be expected to travel and work outside normal operating hours depending on the product type and markets they service and to meet project deadlines.   

Job Description

Essential Duties 

Lead the execution of more complex financial analysis/modeling requests 

Analyze and evaluate property rent rolls and operating statements of properties being considered for sale to determine feasibility and valuation 

Prepare pro forma statements, discounted cash flow analyses, and Excel-based financial models with consideration of market conditions (both current and historical)  

Conduct audits of existing financial models for accuracy of model inputs and validity of assumptions, identifying data gaps  

Review and summarize tenant leases and articulate issues/concerns in a clear and effective manner 

Conduct market research to analyze property and market conditions and synthesize findings in a clear and concise manner  

Assist in collecting and evaluating required due diligence for sales transactions, proactively identifying and communicating necessary inquiries to clients to ensure accurate analyses and required information is provided in a timely and effective manner 

Demonstrate ability to communicate analysis findings in a clear, compelling manner, answering clarifying questions, and making timely, accurate revisions in final work product materials 

Develop high-level analysis summaries by identifying transaction considerations (strengths/weaknesses), trends, outliers, and logical inconsistencies  

Assist in the preparation of final marketing materials and underwriting for sales transactions 

Performs quality control reviews, ensuring work product is thorough, complete, and meets scope of work requirements, and identifying common themes for continuous development and actioning next steps to lead further training   

Assists in training and development of other analysts, which may include development of training resource tools and material 

Supports process improvement and automation initiatives through communicating improvement opportunities and suggesting potential solutions, and participating in related project task teams and user acceptance testing groups, as needed 

Track and develop working knowledge of real estate fundamentals and industry trends 

Performs other related duties as required or requested 

 

Other Requirements & Administrative Duties 

Bachelor’s Degree (Business, Finance, Real Estate, etc.) preferred  

Combination of education without a degree and corporate work experience may be considered 

1 to 4 years of commercial real estate financial analysis and cash flow modeling experience; Capital Markets experience a plus  

Extensive experience with Argus Enterprise and other discounted cash flow tools required  

Strong knowledge of real estate financial concepts and cash flow underwriting fundamentals 

Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially in Microsoft Excel 

Passion for client delivery, with strong emphasis on producing high-quality work, meeting deadlines, and motivated to exceed expectations 

Exhibits critical thinking and strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy 

Demonstrates strong time management and organization skills  

Takes charge and is proactive in all aspects of role 

Growth oriented mindset, desire to learn more and shares knowledge to help others succeed 

Ability to balance and prioritize multiple priorities in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, navigating challenges with a positive and solution-oriented mindset 

Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative​ Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without  regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

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