Financial Analyst at Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. in Boca Raton, Florida

Job Description:

Job Title

Financial Analyst

Job Description Summary

The Financial Analyst will work with the fee-earners and their team to perform various forms of financial analysis. In this role, the Financial Analyst will support the fee-earner in pursuit of prospect clients and the servicing of clients from an analytical perspective. In addition, the Senior Financial Analyst, will provide strategic and detailed analysis, planning, research and reporting across the real estate portfolio. This position will report to the local Operations manager and will receive day-to-day feedback from fee-earners.

Job Description

Argus and Financial Modeling

• Performs financial analysis (Excel and ARGUS modeling)


• Prepares cash flow scenarios and financial summary packages using approved software in support of the company's various lines of business


• Provides recommendations to brokers based on analyses results


• Interact with client with questions relating to analysis


• Demonstrates continual development of modeling skills and competencies with increasing complexity and scope of the position with time in the role


• Reads, abstracts and analyzes legal real estate related documentation - i.e., leases and financial statements for relevant financial information that will have an impact on the real estate financial analysis

Preparation of Offering Memorandums, Proposals and Broker Opinions of Value

• Draft and preparation of Offering Memorandums, Broker Opinions of Value and Proposals


• Prepares clear concise summary documentation and spreadsheets that support and explain the basis of the analyses for use in client presentations, proposals and/or offerings

Miscellaneous Responsibilities

• Participate in client meetings with C&W brokers or other C&W professionals to present and discuss their analyses


• Collaborate with other C&W service lines including Asset Services, Research, and Leasing


• Participate in all Financial Analysis calls and meetings


• Comply with all project and pipeline reporting requirements for Financial Analysis


• Observe trends in the Florida office and industrial market, as well as macro fundamentals in the capital and debt markets


• Conduct market research and track data in conjunction with research team


• Complete property inspections, tours and tenant interviews

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree preferably in Finance, Accounting, Real Estate or related business areas


• Software competency:
  
  
  • Required: Microsoft Office, Excel, Powerpoint,
  
  
  • Required: Argus DCF
  
  
  • Preferred: Argus Enterprise
  
  
  
  

Required Skills

• Strong communication skills - verbal and written


• Basic understanding of Excel spreadsheets / models, ARGUS, and other specialized financial software; Displays competences with application of Excel macros, sophisticated charts, graphs, and tables


• Strong knowledge and demonstrated competence in working with computers, analytical and word processing software including (Microsoft Office, ARGUS, ) as well as superior knowledge and skill using Excel, PowerPoint and Internet applications


• Ability to prepare written and conduct oral presentations as well as communicate accurately, effectively and persuasively


• Possess a deep competency in commercial real estate, finance and a proficiency in working with numbers


• Demonstrates attention to detail and can efficiently perform basic error-free analyses

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. Apply Now