Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Analyst (Austin)

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Overview

Company: Yugo

Community: Corporate Support

Location: Austin, TX (strongly preferred, but open to a remote candidate)
Position Title: Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Analyst

Position Classification: Salary / Exempt

Compensation: $70,000 - $85,000 / annually

Yugo is a global leader in student housing dedicated to creating exceptional living experiences for students around the world. With a presence spanning more than 14 countries and 120 cities, Yugo combines innovation, community, and purpose to redefine student living. In the U.S., Yugo operates nearly 40,000 beds across 88 properties in 28 states, delivering vibrant communities designed to support student success both personally and professionally. Guided by its Live Your Best Life philosophy, Yugo fosters sustainability, personal growth, and career development while building an inclusive, collaborative, and forward-thinking culture for residents and team members alike.

As a Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Analyst, you will support the financial performance of our student housing portfolio through reporting, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting. Working closely with the Senior Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst and operational leaders, you will provide insights that drive business decisions, improve property performance, maximize asset value, and identify opportunities to increase revenue and reduce risk. This role requires strong financial acumen, organization, and analytical skills, as well as the ability to collaborate with stakeholders across multiple markets and time zones while contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and value creation.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Financial Planning and Analysis Manager, here's what you'll be doing!

• Serve as a trusted finance partner to regional operational leadership, providing financial analysis, reporting, and decision support to drive business performance.
• Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, reforecasting, and business planning processes for assigned properties and regions.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities while providing actionable recommendations.
• Prepare and distribute recurring financial reports, KPI dashboards, variance analyses, and performance metrics for operational and executive stakeholders.
• Coordinate forecast submissions and consolidate operational inputs to deliver accurate and timely financial outlooks.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements, including preparation of materials for property owners, investors, and leadership teams.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and co-administrator for financial planning and reporting systems, including Vena, supporting reporting development, user adoption, data integrity, and process enhancements.
• Develop and maintain standardized reporting tools, templates, and processes to improve consistency, efficiency, and decision-making across the organization.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analyses to support operational initiatives, strategic projects, revenue optimization, and business growth opportunities.
• Partner with Accounting, Operations, and other cross-functional teams to identify, investigate, and resolve financial reporting discrepancies and operational finance issues.
• Provide financial training, coaching, and guidance to operational leaders to strengthen budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and overall financial acumen.
• Continuously evaluate financial processes and reporting methodologies, recommending improvements that enhance forecasting accuracy, reporting quality, and operational performance.

Sound good so far? Here's what you'll need to thrive in this role!

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in analytics and modeling within real estate investments, real estate capital markets, or property management.
• Proven exposure and ability to support the structure of high value deals and execute effectively.
• Strong proficiency in financial analysis, reporting, and budgeting.
• High-level analytical, planning, organizing and problem-solving skills; Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and financial management software.
• Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Developed verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare documentation for stakeholders' groups at varying levels,
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Experience in student accommodation, hospitality, residential or multifamily sector (preferred)
• Knowledge of Entrata and Vena (preferred)

Qualifications

As part of the Yugo team, you are eligible for a competitive salary, bonus eligibility, comprehensive benefits and more! Here's a snapshot of what we offer;

• Competitive salary
• Generous benefits package! Including health, dental and vision
• 401k + 4% employer matching
• Three weeks of PTO
• Paid Wellness Time
• 11 paid Holidays
• Minimum one-week paid wellness time
• Paid Parental Leave
• 1 Paid Volunteer Day
• 1 Paid YuDay
• Company paid STD, LTD and Life insurance

At Yugo, we believe in creating a culture where everyone belongs and feels empowered to do their best work. If you're looking to make an impact in a people-first environment, apply today!

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.