Sr. Financial Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join a respected real estate organization in Austin, Texas on a Long-term Contract assignment. This hybrid opportunity offers the chance to partner with a high-performing FP& A team and contribute to forecasting, performance analysis, and portfolio-level reporting across a large property portfolio. The role is ideal for a finance specialist who enjoys turning operating and financial data into practical business insight while working closely with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain financial models that combine operational metrics and financial results to evaluate past performance and support forward-looking planning.
• Prepare earnings projections, cash flow outlooks, and net operating income forecasts by analyzing historical trends and current business drivers.
• Review differences between budgets, forecasts, targets, and actual results, then refine assumptions to improve the accuracy of future projections.
• Partner with teams across operations, leasing, marketing, accounting, and asset management to gather information and align forecasting inputs.
• Produce recurring reporting materials for senior leadership that summarize financial outcomes, portfolio trends, and relevant operating indicators.
• Support a designated group of properties by building a strong understanding of market conditions, leasing activity, and each asset’s operating structure.
• Participate in routine discussions with operational stakeholders to validate assumptions, address performance questions, and strengthen forecast reliability.
• Identify trends, key performance indicators, and emerging issues that can inform management decision-making and strategic planning.
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes, including work related to the company’s planning and reporting systems where needed.• 3+ years of experience in financial analysis, FP& A, or a related finance role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a closely related field.
• Strong financial modeling skills with advanced Excel capabilities and the ability to work efficiently with complex datasets.
• Experience performing variance analysis, ad hoc financial analysis, and data mining to support business decisions.
• Ability to interpret property-level financial results and translate findings into clear recommendations for stakeholders.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.
• High attention to detail, sound organizational skills, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Exposure to real estate, property operations, or student/conventional housing finance is preferred.