Financial Analyst

Highwoods Properties
United States, North Carolina, Raleigh
150 Fayetteville Street (Show on map)
Dec 18, 2024
Description As part of the Finance team, the analyst's primary responsibilities include preparing monthly and quarterly reports, performing ad hoc analyses using custom and off the shelf analytic tools, underwriting acquisitions and company-owned properties and completing special projects/assignments as needed. This position will have a role in helping implement data visualization/business intelligence tools as well as support strategy initiatives. WORK PERFORMED: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc reports Reports could include: Occupancy Leasing Statistics and Analysis Market Analysis Division Monthly Financial Reviews, including identifying Key Performance Drivers Corporate Monthly Financial Reviews Preparing data for the Company's publicly released documents Investment Report Card Ad Hoc Analysis for Analyst Calls, Board, Division, and Officer Meetings Peer Overview and Analysis Impairment Analysis Assist the finance team in exploring new ways to view and use internal and external data sources to improve communication and advocate new ways to approach business challenges. Work with the Investments team to underwrite potential acquisitions and dispositions using Argus and internal company forecasts. Work closely with CFO, COO, and other executives on strategic initiatives on an as-needed basis. JOB REQUIREMENTS (Skills/Knowledge): Strong mathematical aptitude and analytical skills Proficiency in the creation and manipulation of Excel spreadsheets Excellent time management, written, and oral communication skills Ability to prioritize deadlines and work independently Strong interpersonal skills Computer proficiency - MS Office and Global Software experience a plus Prior experience with Microsoft Business Intelligence a plus EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business and/or economics 1-2 years of experience in accounting, finance, or real estate helpful WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This job operates in an office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and video conferencing equipment. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Work is of a general office nature; while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and see; required to use arms and hands to reach; typing on computer keyboard and using phone is required. Ability to read, understand, and to communicate information and ideas clearly in writing and orally is required. The employee may occasionally need to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch; and lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)