The Real Estate Analyst is responsible for providing financial, analytical, and presentation support for Flexential's Real Estate organizations. Reporting directly to the Vice President, Real Estate, this role serves as a critical business partner in evaluating real estate investments, supporting development planning, and delivering executive-level analyses that drive strategic decision-making.
The Analyst will develop and maintain financial models supporting site acquisitions, market expansions, development projects, and capital investments while creating presentation materials, including investment committee business cases for Executive Leadership, the Board of Directors, community stakeholders, and other key audiences. This role combines strong financial analysis, storytelling, and communication skills to transform complex information into actionable insights and compelling business recommendations.
In addition to analytical and financial responsibilities, the Analyst will support day-to-day portfolio management activities, including landlord communications, lease administration support, and coordination of site-specific real estate initiative. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where financial modeling, executive communication, and strategic planning intersect.
Key Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions
Financial Modeling & Investment Analysis
Develop and maintain financial models supporting real estate acquisitions, development projects, capital investments, and expansion initiatives.
Build and analyze development pro formas, project budgets, construction cost forecasts, and investment scenarios.
Perform return-on-investment analyses, sensitivity analyses, and scenario modeling to support business decisions.
Support evaluation of new market opportunities, site selection initiatives, and portfolio growth strategies.
Monitor project financial performance and identify potential risks and opportunities.
Portfolio Management & Real Estate Operations
Support day-to-day management of Flexential’s leased and owned real estate portfolio.
Coordinate communications with landlords, property managers, brokers, and other external real estate partners.
Assist with lease administration activities, including tracking critical dates, rent commencement, lease expirations, notice requirements, and landlord obligations.
Track and maintain portfolio records, lease summaries, project documentation, and key real estate databases.
Support due diligence efforts associated with acquisitions, dispositions, and lease transactions.
Executive, Board & Community Presentations
Create executive-ready PowerPoint presentations, dashboards, and reports for leadership meetings.
Develop presentation materials for Board of Directors meetings and strategic planning discussions.
Support preparation of community engagement, municipal, and economic development presentations.
Translate complex financial and operational information into clear, compelling visual narratives.
Develop charts, graphs, scorecards, maps, and visualizations that improve decision-making and communication.
Portfolio Reporting & Business Intelligence
Maintain portfolio reporting, key performance indicators, scorecards, and executive dashboards.
Track market activity, project pipelines, transaction status, and portfolio performance metrics.
Consolidate information from multiple stakeholders into concise executive summaries and reports.
Develop recurring reporting packages for leadership review. Identify trends, risks, and opportunities impacting portfolio performance.
Market Research & Strategic Insights
Conduct research on real estate markets, competitive developments, land opportunities, economic conditions, and infrastructure availability.
Support site selection efforts through market analysis and data-driven recommendations.
Maintain market intelligence resources and portfolio databases.
Monitor industry trends…