Financial Analyst

This is an opportunity to join the team in Houston and play a critical role: creating dashboards, BI visualizations and Excel models to plan and manage financial reporting.

Houston, TX

Altus Group, developers of ARGUS software

<p>At Altus Group, developers&nbsp;of ARGUS Software, we break ground everyday with products that provide consistency, transparency, and efficiency into the financial and operational processes that drive the global world of commercial real estate. Our products were built exclusively for commercial real estate companies, incorporating best practices learned from over 25 years serving the industry and clients in over 60 countries. ARGUS Software&rsquo;s products have become the industry standard and provide the complete solution for managing and growing your commercial real estate portfolio. Thousands of users globally including leading owners, managers, financial institutions, brokerages and REITs trust ARGUS Software solutions to improve the visibility and flow of information throughout their critical business processes. These processes include asset management, asset valuation, portfolio management, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, lease management, collaboration and knowledge management.</p> http://www.altusgroup.com/analytics

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Mid Level

Overview: <p><strong>Opportunity Awaits at Altus Group!</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p dir="LTR"><strong>Who we are</strong></p> <p dir="LTR">Altus Analytics, a business of Altus Group, brings together the collective expertise of ARGUS, Voyanta, Advisory and Altus Data Solutions - combining both software and services offerings - as the leading provider of CRE solutions worldwide. Our technology and industry expertise empowers commercial real estate clients and partners to work collaboratively to enhance decision-making, drive performance and optimize transactional efficiency. From property budgeting, making strategic decisions about acquisitions or working with different teams, different organizations and different data, we bring it all together.</p> <p dir="DEFAULT">&nbsp;</p> <p dir="LTR"><strong>The opportunity</strong></p> <p dir="LTR">Reporting to the Unit Finance Manager and as an advisor to the leadership team, we need a new Financial Analyst. This is an opportunity to join the team in Houston and play a critical role: creating dashboards, BI visualizations and Excel models to plan and manage financial reporting.&nbsp;<br /><br /></p> <p dir="LTR"><strong>Who you are and what&rsquo;s in it for you </strong>&nbsp;</p> <p dir="LTR">You are a Financial Analyst with a wide range of systems experience looking to take on a more influential people-facing role. You meet the challenges of every day with energy, enthusiasm and drive. You want to take the next step in your career working side-by-side with decision-makers, part of an expanding global organization. This is a place where you can channel your passion for numbers, strategy, technology and operations; a company where you can grow your career in depth and breadth. From overseeing a finance team to stepping into the client services group at the manager level, there are a multitude of opportunities across the business where you can channel your ambition and develop your career with us.</p>
Responsibilities: <p dir="LTR"><strong>Here&rsquo;s what our new Financial Analyst will do:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p dir="LTR">Own the reporting for several business functions. You will develop key strategic relationships with several executives across Altus Analytics. You will add value by becoming their go-to for dashboard creation, forecasting, and financial and metrics reporting.</p> </li> <li> <p dir="LTR">Support the financial planning process. You will collect, analyze and report on the current revenue and spending as well as the long-range planning. You will manage timelines and work with other teams to understand their inputs. You will synthesize and summarize material, providing value-add insight and accurate forecasting.</p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <p dir="LTR">Plan for and manage the month-end forecasting process. You will monitor and analyze monthly operating results against budget and communicate with Executives on business performance.</p> </li> <li> <p dir="LTR">Continuously improve the planning processes and procedures. You will develop processes and financial measurement tools that empower Executives to efficiently make data driven decisions.</p> </li> <li> <p dir="LTR">Support the organization. You will manage relationships with multiple teams across the company, providing support through financial discipline, transparency and monitoring of the key drivers.</p> </li> <li> <p dir="LTR">Prepare presentation decks with financial analysis and summary. You will have an acute understanding of the company&rsquo;s profitability position at all times and be able to intelligently communicate financial performance and strategic decisions.</p> </li> <li> <p dir="LTR">Manage multiple deadlines and meet all corporate requirements. You will manage the preparation of all financial reports; oversee annual budgeting and strategic planning.</p> </li> </ul>
Requirements: <p dir="LTR"><strong>How do we know that&rsquo;s you? You have:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p dir="LTR">Education. You have a university degree in Business or a related field. You have an in-depth understanding of business administration and operations. An MBA or a CPA would be an asset.</p> </li> <li> <p dir="LTR">Experience. You have 1-3 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, forecasting for a large corporation, building complex financial models using your expert Excel skills. You have hands on experience with an ERP and a project management system.</p> </li> <li> <p dir="LTR">Relationship building strength. You can work across any level of the organization, establishing and nurturing relationships. You can articulate your opinion confidently in a group setting.</p> </li> <li> <p dir="LTR">An analytical mindset. You can quickly understand and analyze various approaches and understand the short and long-term business benefits or consequences. You can drill down to the details, obtaining the right level of specificity.</p> </li> <li> <p dir="LTR">A clear communication style. You have exceptional written and presentation skills. You are comfortable working with and presenting to executives.</p> </li> </ul> <p dir="DEFAULT">&nbsp;</p> <p dir="LTR"><strong>Altus Analytics is:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p dir="LTR"><strong>Fast. </strong>We are responsive and fast, developing new solutions and features that meet the demands of our users. With the solid financial stability of our bigger parent-group, we can offer the best of both worlds - cool tech, great benefits, challenges and rewards.</p> </li> <li> <p dir="LTR"><strong>First. </strong>We continuously innovate to stay ahead of our competitors. We set the standard for the PropTech industry.</p> </li> <li> <p dir="LTR"><strong>Fun. </strong>From social Fridays to summer sailing; from holiday parties to mid-winter hackathons, we know how to take a step back and relax with co-workers.</p> </li> <li> <p dir="LTR"><strong>Future-focused. </strong>As an organization, we are focused on growing our reach and our product offering. For anyone joining us, this means the chance to work on critical projects that will shape the success of our clients and grow your own career moving up to the next level, choosing to specialize or exploring different product teams.</p> </li> </ul> <p dir="DEFAULT">&nbsp;</p> <p dir="LTR">We thank you in advance for taking the time to learn more about what makes Altus a great place to grow your career and do some of your best work. Apply now, refer a friend or stay on top of what&rsquo;s new by following us on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/altus-group/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><u>LinkedIn</u></a>.&nbsp;</p> <p><em>Come realize your potential at Altus Group!</em>&nbsp;</p> <p>We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.</p>