Real Estate Finance Analyst

September 16, 2026

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About the position

The Real Estate Finance Analyst will make a significant contribution to the success of the organization's real estate strategy, including its new store initiative. This position will partner closely with the Real Estate Finance Senior Analyst to analyze and report on new store performance, with an expanded focus on capital management for the initial store build-out budget. Success in this role requires financial acumen, attention to detail, and the ability to build relationships with non-finance teams, while maintaining objectivity in analysis and results. This role is a hybrid position working out of our Union Square, NYC office.

Responsibilities

Support the Real Estate Finance team in providing data-driven recommendations to guide real estate strategy and long-range financial planning
Partner with Operations and Real Estate teams to assess the impact of remodels, relocations, or closures on overall portfolio performance
Own the renewal P&L modeling, in partnership with the Senior Analyst, to show the economics of upcoming store lease renewals
Partner with cross-functional leaders to understand business performance and provide financial insights that support strategic decision-making, regularly presenting findings to senior leadership
Own capital budget tracking for the new store pipeline, partnering with Real Estate and Construction teams to monitor spend against approved budgets and flag variances in real time
Review and monitor Real Estate capital expenditures, investments, and strategic projects to ensure senior management has clear and concise capital reporting, including actuals, forecasts, budgets, and relevant variance analysis
Build post-project audits, summarizing project returns and leveraging that information when analyzing future investments
Work with the Construction team to track and ensure timely billing and collections from landlords
Seek out opportunities to improve capital planning processes, increasing efficiency, accuracy, and completeness, and building repeatable systems
Identify opportunities to streamline and automate real estate financial processes, improving efficiency, scalability, and data integrity
Support ad hoc real estate financial analysis and strategic initiatives as required by senior leadership

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or related analytical roles, preferably within retail, consumer goods, or real estate finance
Demonstrated experience building pro-forma models and/or owning budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
Proficient in financial modeling and analysis with strong attention to detail
Proficiency in Excel
Strong understanding of financial statements and key business performance drivers
Proven ability to synthesize large datasets into clear, actionable insights
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly translate complex financial concepts into actionable insights for both finance and non-finance stakeholders
Ability to operate independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
Experience working cross-functionally and building strong business partnerships
Proactive, forward-thinking mindset with the ability to anticipate challenges, drive solutions, and positively influence business outcomes
Demonstrates a growth mindset, actively seeking feedback, continuous learning, and opportunities to improve processes and personal effectiveness
Confident business partner capable of constructively challenging assumptions and engaging senior leaders with professionalism and sound financial judgment

Nice-to-haves

experience with financial planning systems or data visualization tools (e.g., Hyperion, Essbase, IBM Planning Analytics, Power BI, or similar)
Experience with real estate pro-forma modeling, site-selection analysis, or capital project tracking is a plus

Benefits

Employee Discount
EAP
Sick Pay
Paid Time Off
paid Maternity and Parental Leave
Company Paid Holidays
Transit
401(k) with Company Match
Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision)
Healthcare and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
Healthcare Spending Account
Disability Benefits
Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement

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