Corporate FP&A Analyst

Summary

Greystar is a global real estate platform offering property management, investment management, development, and construction services in rental housing. The Corporate FP&A Analyst will support enterprise-wide planning, analysis, and reporting by preparing forecasts, business plans, management reporting, and financial analyses, and communicating insights to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the consolidated monthly management reporting package for the Executive Committee, including analysis of budget performance, key operating metrics, revenue, EBITDA, and business-line and consolidated results
• Analyze monthly and quarterly financial performance, identify key drivers and variances, investigate unexpected results, and communicate meaningful insights to the Corporate Finance team and senior leadership
• Understand the processes, objectives, and value drivers in each line of business and collaborate with team leaders to analyze and report business drivers
• Assist in the preparation of the Company’s consolidated annual business plans, quarterly reforecasts, and related presentation materials for senior leadership
• Collaborate with accounting, finance, and business teams to collect, validate, and synthesize information for business plans, forecasts, and management reporting
• Analyze and communicate the Company's global operating and financial metrics, including AUM, EUM, and other key performance indicators
• Maintain and improve financial models, reporting tools, and recurring analyses, with a focus on accuracy, scalability, and efficiency
• Take ownership of assigned analyses and deliverables from initial request through completion, proactively identifying questions, dependencies, data issues, and appropriate next steps
• Review work carefully for accuracy, completeness, and consistency before distribution and proactively investigate discrepancies or unexpected results
• Perform ad hoc reporting and analytics, including what-if and scenario analyses
• Respond to financial reporting and analytical requests from business leaders with a strong sense of ownership, responsiveness, and customer service
• Identify and implement process and procedural improvements that streamline recurring work, reduce manual effort, strengthen controls, and improve the quality of financial reporting

Skills

• · Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or MAcc is a plus
• · 1–2 years of relevant finance, accounting, or analytical experience; FP&A experience is preferred
• · Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• · Experience with, or a strong desire and demonstrated ability to learn, business intelligence and financial planning tools
• · Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling
• · Exceptional attention to detail, with a demonstrated ability to produce accurate, reliable work and identify inconsistencies or errors before deliverables are finalized
• · High degree of initiative and ownership, with the ability to independently move work forward, identify next steps, and follow through on assignments with limited oversight
• · Strong learning agility and intellectual curiosity, with the ability to quickly understand new processes, financial concepts, systems, and business questions
• · Resourceful problem-solving skills, including the ability to work through ambiguity, investigate questions, and develop solutions without requiring step-by-step instructions
• · Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret large volumes of financial and operational data, identify trends and drivers, and translate findings into meaningful business insights
• · Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to manipulate, organize, validate, and analyze large datasets efficiently
• · Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain financial information and analytical conclusions to finance team members, business leaders, and other stakeholders
• · Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality
• · Demonstrated ability to prioritize effectively, anticipate needs, ask thoughtful questions, and escalate issues appropriately
• · Collaborative and dependable team member who is equally comfortable working independently and partnering across functions
• Prefer incumbent to sit in Charleston, SC or willing to relocate to Charleston, SC
• · FP&A experience is preferred
• · Experience working with FP&A systems, financial reporting platforms, and/or BI tools is preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• · Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or MAcc is a plus
• · 1–2 years of relevant finance, accounting, or analytical experience; FP&A experience is preferred
• · Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• · Experience with, or a strong desire and demonstrated ability to learn, business intelligence and financial planning tools
• · Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling
• · Exceptional attention to detail, with a demonstrated ability to produce accurate, reliable work and identify inconsistencies or errors before deliverables are finalized
• · High degree of initiative and ownership, with the ability to independently move work forward, identify next steps, and follow through on assignments with limited oversight
• · Strong learning agility and intellectual curiosity, with the ability to quickly understand new processes, financial concepts, systems, and business questions
• · Resourceful problem-solving skills, including the ability to work through ambiguity, investigate questions, and develop solutions without requiring step-by-step instructions
• · Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret large volumes of financial and operational data, identify trends and drivers, and translate findings into meaningful business insights
• · Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to manipulate, organize, validate, and analyze large datasets efficiently
• · Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain financial information and analytical conclusions to finance team members, business leaders, and other stakeholders
• · Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality
• · Demonstrated ability to prioritize effectively, anticipate needs, ask thoughtful questions, and escalate issues appropriately
• · Collaborative and dependable team member who is equally comfortable working independently and partnering across functions
• Prefer incumbent to sit in Charleston, SC or willing to relocate to Charleston, SC

Nice to Haves

• · FP&A experience is preferred
• · Experience working with FP&A systems, financial reporting platforms, and/or BI tools is preferred

Benefits

• This role may be eligible to participate in a quarterly or annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.
• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits.
• Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee-only coverage; costs discounted after 3 and 5 years of service.
• All new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays.
• Birthday off after 1 year of service.
• Additional vacation accrued with tenure.
• For onsite team members, onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities are available subject to discount and unit availability.
• 6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).
• 401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Legal Plans.
• Charitable giving program and benefits.