Real Estate Finance Manager - Hybrid

Title: Real Estate Finance Manager - HybridBelow covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.Description:GENERAL FUNCTION:Responsible for developing financial plans and forecasts by leveraging a combination of relationships with key business partners, strong knowledge of cost drivers, assumptions and accounting processes. Evaluate actuals/variances and provide insights into performance trends. Develop/improve processes to deliver accuracy and efficiency gains.MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Responsibility for development and review of financial plans, forecasts and estimates:Develops the forecast for Depreciation and Occupancy across 5 brands, prepares/maintains supporting documentation and tracks key assumptions, contingencies, etcFinancial partner with brand/shared leaders to capture key inputs for planning process, identifying risks/opportunitiesProposes methodology changes and improvement opportunities to forecasts and aligns with brand/shared partners on changesManages the Real Estate Pro Forma model and supports key steps of the capital allocation approval processAd Hoc analysis to support the central Real Estate Leadership team and their strategic objectivesResponsibility for monthly results analysis and reporting:Coordinates month-end closing process by preparing journal entries/accruals and working with accounting to address inconsistencies or errorsComplete detailed review/analysis of actual results on a monthly basisCoordinates obtaining variance explanations and reviews for reasonablenessUnderstanding of variances vs plan/forecast/estimate, timing, etcUnderstand and analyze the cost drivers for actual results on a monthly basisPrepare monthly variance commentaryPrepare and assess analyses, providing actionable business insights to brand/shared partners regarding financial trends/performanceParticipate in special projects and create ad hoc analysis as assignedBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:5+ years of relevant experienceBachelor Degree in Finance or AccountingStrong analytical/problem solving skillsExcellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence outcomesSolid organizational and multi-tasking skillsSystems - advanced excel skills, experience with Business Objects, ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and Hyperion Essbase/PlanningPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Retail financial planning experienceSpecific Skills Needed:Top 3-5 mandatory and/or minimum requirements:Financial modelingVariance analysisForecastingAccount reconciliationsProficiency in excelTop 3-5 desirable attributes/qualifications:Strong attention to detailTime management (multiple deadlines/priorities)Experience with SAP, OracleEducation:Masters of Business Administration - FinanceRequired levels/ Years of Experience education: 5+ yrsMandatory skills:Business Objects, ERP systems, SAP, Hyperion Essbase, Planning, Oracle,Retail financial planning, excel,financial plans, Financial modeling, Variance analysis, Forecasting,accounting processes, planning process, accounting,variance commentary, variance explanations, financial trendsVIVA USA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional working environment that is free from discrimination and unlawful harassment. The Management, contractors, and staff of VIVA USA shall respect others without regard to race, sex, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era, recently separated veteran, Active war time or campaign badge veteran, Armed forces service medal veteran, or disabled veteran. Please contact us at hr@ for any complaints, comments and suggestions.Contact Details :Account co-ordinator: Sekhar Radhakrishnan, Phone No : (847) 892-7502, Email: staffing10@VIVA USA INC.3601 Algonquin Road, Suite 425Rolling Meadows, IL 60008staffing10@ | working/work at home options are available for this role.

Created: 2025-02-27