Business Analyst

Job Description
PROPERTY NAME: Regional Office – Denver, CO

JOB SUMMARY:
Under supervision, interpret and implement financial and operational concepts or techniques in support of managerial and financial planning, reporting and analysis. May be required to have specialized functional background, such as finance/accounting, operations management or other technical skill (systems, process design, etc. ) in order to understand and support department requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Coordinate ongoing collection of operational and financial data from departments and other key staff.
Consolidate and report trends, including variance reporting and asset analysis.
Responsible for giving consideration to usability and ensuring accuracy, consistency and quality.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple project streams efficiently and diplomatically in a fast-paced and highly matrixed environment.
Assist in the development and completion of periodic reports within financial systems, preferably Power BI and Salesforce.
Interpret and utilize reporting to look beyond presented problems and identify potential areas of improvement
Assist with the development, implementation and collection of information required to track business activity, work efficacy, and other operating performance measurement criteria. Create templates or other data collection tools as needed.
Participate in the design, modification, implementation, and/or maintenance of project management, policies and procedures. Redesign when appropriate for maximum efficiency.
Assess new methods and tools and provide management with updates and recommendations of changes to systems or processes.
Interface with procurement, accounting, and project management personnel on various projects, as needed.
Assist with compilation, recording and analysis of organization level data and statistics with a basic understanding of US GAAP.
Presentations to various clients, supervisors and asset employees, as required.
Other duties as may be assigned.

Job Requirements

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Background and knowledge in Commercial or Residential real estate
Must be detail oriented, and able to focus with regular or unscheduled interruptions within an office environment.
Advanced proficiency in MS Office, specifically Microsoft Excel and Power BI.
Advanced knowledge of 3rd party business intelligence tools with preference being IBM Cognos, Salesforce and Tableau.
Ability to pull and comprehend reports from Yardi.
Ability to work in independent situations and in team situations.
Strong organizational, communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and multi-tasking skills

EDUCATION /EXPERIENCE:
Computer literate, including Microsoft Office Suite and/or property management software.
Must be detail oriented and able to focus with frequent interruptions.
Maintains confidence and protects operations of business by keeping information confidential.
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or other specialized functional area (management, finance, real estate, accounting, etc.) preferred.
Real estate organization/management operations experience preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
N/A
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Ability to operate in an open work area with moderate everyday noise.
Ability to work from multiple locations.
Ability to perform other duties as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ability to frequently, and sometimes for long periods of time, sit, stand, climb and descend stairs, walk, extend arms and hands forward and overhead, using fingers to grasp, and carry.
Must be able to bend, crouch, kneel, or stoop on occasion.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 pounds.
Must have up-close and distance.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Up to 20% to local markets and regional meetings.

Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

* Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Background and knowledge in Commercial or Residential real estate
* Must be detail oriented, and able to focus with regular or unscheduled interruptions within an office environment.
* Advanced proficiency in MS Office, specifically Microsoft Excel and Power BI.
* Advanced knowledge of 3rd party business intelligence tools with preference being IBM Cognos, Salesforce and Tableau.
* Ability to pull and comprehend reports from Yardi.
* Ability to work in independent situations and in team situations.
* Strong organizational, communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and multi-tasking skills
EDUCATION /EXPERIENCE:
* Computer literate, including Microsoft Office Suite and/or property management software.
* Must be detail oriented and able to focus with frequent interruptions.
* Maintains confidence and protects operations of business by keeping information confidential.
* Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or other specialized functional area (management, finance, real estate, accounting, etc.) preferred.
* Real estate organization/management operations experience preferred., * Ability to operate in an open work area with moderate everyday noise.
* Ability to work from multiple locations.
* Ability to perform other duties as required., * Ability to frequently, and sometimes for long periods of time, sit, stand, climb and descend stairs, walk, extend arms and hands forward and overhead, using fingers to grasp, and carry.
* Must be able to bend, crouch, kneel, or stoop on occasion.
* Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 pounds.
* Must have up-close and distance.