Job Responsibilities
- Develop strong working relationships with the Americas regional teams in planning, reporting and analysis of financials
- Own and understand all facets of the GRE P&L and balance sheet including current year budget and actuals reporting as well as coordination of GRE’s 5 year capital & expense forecast models
- Prepare presentations for the Office Head Executive, including quarterly and annual business reviews
- Analyze variances, trends, risks and opportunities, performance against budget/forecast/targets, key business drivers and sensitivities
- Assist in the development of management reporting and improve the financial reporting and business analysis framework
- Support ad-hoc financial analysis in support of key functional areas of the business and opportunities to scale efficiencies
- Partner with accounting and the GRE functions (e.g., lease administration, economic incentives group, space & location strategy, design & construction) to ensure accuracy of financial forecasts
Required qualifications, capabilities and skills
- Bachelor's degree in business related discipline
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, with proficiency in Excel and Powerpoint
- Prior experience or innate interest in the Real Estate asset class
- Sound judgment and independent decision making are required and ability to analyze data, process information and work under minimal supervision
- Ability to think outside of the box, identify problems & find cost efficient solutions and maintain composure in a fast-paced environment and prioritize projects accordingly
- Communication skills - Ability to communicate succinctly and efficiently, comfortable interacting with senior business/Corporate leaders
- Organizational ability - Ability to handle numerous deliverables simultaneously, many with critical deadlines. Candidate must be comfortable with frequently changing priorities
Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills
- 5 years of experience in real estate, finance and/or accounting experience preferred
- CPA preferred but not required