Sr. Mgr., Financial Planning & Analysis ($127,400 - $159,900)

Position Summary:

Reports to Senior Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

The Apartments Financial Planning & Analysis team leads the annual business plan, quarterly forecasts, monthly financial reporting and portfolio-level analysis for Irvine Company Apartment Communities. The Team works in collaboration with property operations, asset management, development, acquisition, finance and accounting colleagues.  

Job Duties:

• Lead the completion of annual business plan and quarterly forecasts.
• Manage data validation, plan and forecast reviews, create summary reports for budget variances, occupancy and leasing updates, and operating expenses.    
• Work closely with property operations and asset management; provide support and lead communications during the plan and forecast processes.
• Prepare month-end financial reporting with variance analyses and monthly business review presentations.
• Support IT initiatives and internal process improvements.
• Prepare quarterly financial reports, industry benchmarking and business reviews.
• Provide analytical support to leadership, Corporate and divisional clients as requested.
• Manage financial models to support the budgeting process including a focus on process improvement through technology initiatives.    

Minimum Qualifications / Other Expectations:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, real estate, economics, or related field
• MBA preferred
   

Experience:

• Minimum six years of experience in corporate planning, real estate finance or analytical role.
• Experience with financial statement analysis and variance analysis to budgets and forecasts.
• Familiar with planning and reporting systems.
   

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrates leadership, critical thinking, curiosity, self-drive, proactiveness, excellent communication skills (verbal and written), strong organization, collaboration, and high standards of accuracy and precision.
• High ownership of work product and dedication and commitment to driving results.
• Expert in Excel, including strong modeling capability.  
• Superior communication and time management skills with the ability to work independently. 
• Maintain courtesy, diplomacy and a service-oriented mindset with internal and external customers and colleagues.