Real Estate Analyst

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, create presentation materials including investment committee business cases, and support day-to-day portfolio management activities including landlord communications, lease administration support, and coordination of site-specific real estate initiatives.

Responsibilities

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; Support evaluation of new market opportunities, site selection initiatives, and portfolio growth strategies; Monitor project financial performance and identify potential risks and opportunities; Support day-to-day management of the 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; 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; 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; 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 and emerging opportunities; Partner with the Vice President, Real Estate and Real Estate Program Manager on portfolio planning and strategic initiatives; Collaborate with Design, Construction, Finance, Operations, Energy, Legal, and Product teams; Support business case development and strategic investment recommendations

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, Business, Accounting, Engineering, or related field; 3-5 years of experience in real estate analysis, development finance, corporate finance, investment analysis, construction finance, or related fields; Experience building financial models supporting real estate transactions, development projects, or capital investments; Familiarity with commercial real estate concepts, lease administration, landlord relations, and portfolio management practices; Experience coordinating multiple projects and stakeholders in a fast-paced corporate real estate environment; Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis; Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint skills with the ability to create executive-level presentations; Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving capabilities; Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills; Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must reside in a state where the company maintains employment eligibility

Nice to have

Experience supporting commercial real estate, data center, infrastructure, industrial, or development projects; Experience developing construction budgets, development pro formas, or investment models; Experience preparing materials for executive leadership, boards, investors, or community stakeholders; Familiarity with capital planning, portfolio management, and project financial analysis

Benefits

Medical, Telehealth, Dental and Vision; 401(k); Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA); Life and AD&D; Short Term and Long-Term disability; Flex Paid Time Off (PTO); Leave of Absence; Employee Assistance Program; Wellness Program; Rewards and Recognition Program; Discretionary annual bonus based on personal and company performance