Manager, Financial Analysis & Advisory (1 Year Position)

Role Impact :

Responsible for participating in partnering with cross-functional business partners and retail / office stakeholders to critically evaluate assumptions, risk, and opportunities.

Provides support and advises internal and external stakeholders and partners for all retail / office finance and accounting practices, protocols and standards including financial results and projections.

Supports the Senior Manager and Senior Director, FA&A with in-depth analysis (including building financial models) to assist in business and operating decisions at a property and / or project level.

What you will deliver :

• Prepare and review the performance of in-depth analysis (including building financial models), provide sound financial advice and recommendations to business partners (Leasing, Operations) measure performance of key initiatives business drivers, and provide action steps as needed
• Participate in partnering with cross-functional business partners (Finance Strategic Planning & Risk) to critically evaluate assumptions, risk, and opportunities
• Leverage analytics to produce insights and drive business performance, work with the various business functions (, Leasing, Operations) to create meaningful KPIs, and identify trends and patterns to generate meaningful insights
• Prepare or review presentations for senior leadership teams
• Prepare or review the analysis and material for regular and ad hoc projects and presentations (, budgets)
• Maintain an understanding of industry trends, key business / cost drivers, accounting policies etc.
• Support in proactively identifying growth and efficiency opportunities
• Prepare monthly financial reports for retail / office assets including but not limited to segment class reporting, occupancy, and leasing flashes
• Implement process and procedure improvement projects
• Support the Senior Manager / Senior Director, Financial Analysis & Advisory with insightful and detailed analyses and modelling (ad hoc / regular) to assist in decision support
• Recommend and test changes to financial reports ensuring they remain current and meaningful
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

What you need to succeed :

• University degree in business combined with CPA, CA, or equivalent accreditation
• years of progressive experience in business / financial planning in Commercial Real Estate with relevant experience in financial planning and analysis.
• Fully literate with real estate accounting policies and procedures
• Fully computer literate, with extensive Microsoft Excel skills
• Knowledge of Yardi Voyager, Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx an asset

What your strengths are :

• High level of attention to detail and excellent follow-up skill
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and administrative skills
• Focused on process optimization and driving efficiency through the implementation of technology
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to produce high quality reports
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and to interact at all organizational levels.

Why you should join us :

At Cadillac Fairview we have been transforming communities for over years. We are so much more than our properties. We are building leaders at all levels.

We offer the challenge of interesting work, a great organizational culture, the opportunity to collaborate with the best in the business, and support for your growth and development.

We reward values-based behavior and superior results with a competitive rewards package that includes best-in-class benefits and pension.

Imagine a place where you can make a difference!

At CF our everyday actions and critical business decisions are guided by our CF Values. Achieving results is naturally important for us and we achieve results through behaviours that are consistent with our CF Values.

Are you someone who believes in our values?

• Aim Higher we strive to exceed expectations
• Own Your Expertise we empower ourselves and each other
• Collaborate Effectively we bring the right people together to get the right results
• Engage with Empathy we objectively consider the needs of others
• Embrace Change we drive, learn from, and adapt to change

At CF you’ll join a diverse community and award-winning team where your talent and commitment to excellence are welcomed, valued and respected.

We’re ready to meet you there are you?

CF is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment.