Financial Analyst - Operations

Job description

With a culture of recognition and reputation for excellence, ELS is the ideal organization in which to develop a long and successful career! ELS is hiring for the position of Financial Analyst - Operations in Chicago, Illinois. What you'll do: The Financial Analyst develops financial plans, reports, analyses, models and business decisions to support the maximiz ation of property value. Your job will include: Analy ze financial operations for a portfolio of regional properties. Develop and manage the annual budget for the operations team and act as a liaison between the team and property managers. Prepare financial analyses and written explanations of budget recommendations. Construct quarterly re-forecasts based on trend analysis, field requests from the operations team and recommend forecast adjustments. Run variance analyses to identify key trends and conduct ad hoc reporting to model financial scenarios and interpret findings. Perform project-based initiatives to improve process efficiencies and support other departments. Experience & skills you need: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting. Two or more years of experience in financial analysis, preferably in prope...