Financial Analyst
EarnestSalary not specified
Full Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
NoVisa
Real Estate, FinanceIndustries
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, or other STEM program is preferred; 3-5 years of professional experience
- Advanced financial modeling skills with Excel (VBA is a plus)
- Experience with data visualization and business intelligence tools is preferred (Looker is a plus)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with PowerPoint experience
- Experience with Vena and Entrata is preferred
- Strong collaboration across all departments and with external partners
- Eligible to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship)
- Based in Chicago, IL and requires five days in-office
Responsibilities
- Help to maintain and continuously improve the overall reporting process through use of automation, databasing, and business intelligence tools
- Assess monthly performance and determine key trends across individual properties and portfolios
- Develop monthly cash balance projections to forecast distributions and create meaningful analysis of future cashflows
- Create and maintain various financial models and asset management tracking tools dedicated to providing a clear understanding of investment performance
- Develop presentations and detailed financial analysis results in a well-defined format
- Support the property-level annual budgeting and periodic reforecast process, owning and/or assisting various revenue and expense workstreams and working closely with asset management, property operations, revenue management, capital, and other departments to ensure the highest quality budgets
- Review proposed budgets through detailed trend analysis of historical performance, portfolio and external benchmarks, contracts, and new strategic initiatives to identify outliers and improvement opportunities
- Be an expert in the budgeting and forecasting system and process, providing mentorship to analysts across FP&A and asset management
- Perform special research, analysis, and ad hoc projects for a multitude of stakeholders on a frequent basis collaborating closely with all departments across the organization
- Leverage executive communication skills to clearly explain analysis results to internal peers, senior management, external investors
Skills
Financial Planning
Budgeting
Forecasting
Variance Analysis
Financial Reporting
Financial Modeling
Cash Flow Analysis
Business Intelligence Tools
Automation
Data Analysis
Excel
Market Analysis
Portfolio Analytics
Capital Expenditure Analysis
The Scion Group
Owns, operates, and advises student housing
About The Scion Group
The Scion Group focuses on improving the residential experience for students in both on-campus and off-campus housing. They own, operate, and advise on student housing properties, catering to a wide range of student needs through four distinct brands. This approach allows them to provide living solutions that vary from budget-friendly to luxurious options. Their revenue primarily comes from rental payments from students living in their properties, as well as advisory services offered to universities and property owners looking to enhance their student housing offerings. What sets Scion apart from competitors is their commitment to tailoring solutions to the specific needs of each community, ensuring a local impact while maintaining a national presence. The goal of The Scion Group is to redefine student living by raising the standard of accommodations and services available to students.
Chicago, IllinoisHeadquarters
1999Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Consulting, Real EstateIndustries
501-1,000Employees
Risks
Rising interest rates could impact Scion's growth strategy.
Increased competition may pressure Scion to lower rental prices.
Remote learning trends could reduce demand for student housing.
Differentiation
Scion operates four unique brands catering to diverse student housing needs.
They offer tailored living solutions from budget-friendly to luxurious accommodations.
Scion provides advisory services to improve student housing standards across campuses.
Upsides
Growing demand for sustainable housing enhances Scion's market appeal.
Hybrid learning models increase demand for flexible living arrangements.
Smart home technologies offer opportunities to enhance Scion's properties.
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