Real estate analyst

The Real Estate Analyst is responsible for providing financial, analytical, and presentation support for Flexential's Real Estate organizations. Reporting directly to the Vice President, Real Estate, this role serves as a critical business partner in evaluating real estate investments, supporting development planning, and delivering executive-level analyses that drive strategic decision-making.

The Analyst will develop and maintain financial models supporting site acquisitions, market expansions, development projects, and capital investments while creating presentation materials, including investment committee business cases for Executive Leadership, the Board of Directors, community stakeholders, and other key audiences. This role combines strong financial analysis, storytelling, and communication skills to transform complex information into actionable insights and compelling business recommendations.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

Financial Modeling & Investment Analysis

• Develop and maintain financial models supporting real estate acquisitions, development projects, capital investments, and expansion initiatives.
• Build and analyze development pro formas, project budgets, construction cost forecasts, and investment scenarios.
• Perform return-on-investment analyses, sensitivity analyses, and scenario modeling to support business decisions.
• Support evaluation of new market opportunities, site selection initiatives, and portfolio growth strategies.
• Monitor project financial performance and identify potential risks and opportunities.

Portfolio Management & Real Estate Operations

• Support day-to-day management of Flexential’s leased and owned real estate portfolio.
• Coordinate communications with landlords, property managers, brokers, and other external real estate partners.
• Assist with lease administration activities, including tracking critical dates, rent commencement, lease expirations, notice requirements, and landlord obligations.
• Track and maintain portfolio records, lease summaries, project documentation, and key real estate databases.
• Support due diligence efforts associated with acquisitions, dispositions, and lease transactions.

Executive, Board & Community Presentations

• Create executive-ready PowerPoint presentations, dashboards, and reports for leadership meetings.
• Develop presentation materials for Board of Directors meetings and strategic planning discussions.
• Support preparation of community engagement, municipal, and economic development presentations.
• Translate complex financial and operational information into clear, compelling visual narratives.
• Develop charts, graphs, scorecards, maps, and visualizations that improve decision-making and communication.

Portfolio Reporting & Business Intelligence

• Maintain portfolio reporting, key performance indicators, scorecards, and executive dashboards.
• Track market activity, project pipelines, transaction status, and portfolio performance metrics.
• Consolidate information from multiple stakeholders into concise executive summaries and reports.
• Develop recurring reporting packages for leadership review. Identify trends, risks, and opportunities impacting portfolio performance.

Market Research & Strategic Insights

• Conduct research on real estate markets, competitive developments, land opportunities, economic conditions, and infrastructure availability.
• Support site selection efforts through market analysis and data-driven recommendations.
• Maintain market intelligence resources and portfolio databases.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging opportunities that may impact portfolio strategy.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partner closely with the Vice President, Real Estate and Real Estate Program Manager to support portfolio planning and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with Design, Construction, Finance, Operations, Energy, Legal, and Product teams.
• Support business case development and strategic investment recommendations.
• Contribute analytical insights that improve planning, forecasting, and decision-making.

Scope & Impact

Serves as the primary analytical resource supporting Real Estate initiatives. Develops financial models used to evaluate significant capital investments and development projects. Produces materials presented to Executive Leadership, Board members, municipalities, customers, and community stakeholders. Supports the ongoing management and administration of Flexential’s real estate portfolio, helping ensure effective execution of lease obligations and landlord relationships. Influences strategic decisions through financial analysis, reporting, and data-driven recommendations. Supports initiatives that directly impact portfolio growth, capital deployment, and long-term business strategy.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, Business, Accounting, Engineering, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in real estate analysis, development finance, corporate finance, investment analysis, construction finance, or related fields.
• Experience building financial models supporting real estate transactions, development projects, or capital investments.
• Familiarity with commercial real estate concepts, lease administration, landlord relations, and portfolio management practices.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects and stakeholders in a fast-paced corporate real estate environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint skills with the ability to create executive-level presentations.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting commercial real estate, data center, infrastructure, industrial, or development projects.
• Experience developing construction budgets, development pro formas, or investment models.
• Experience preparing materials for executive leadership, boards, investors, or community stakeholders.
• Familiarity with capital planning, portfolio management, and project financial analysis.

Base Pay Range: The annual salary range offered for this position is estimated to be $72,000 - $87,000. However, the actual pay range depends on each candidate’s experience, location, and qualifications.

Work Location: This position is open to remote candidates located anywhere within the United States, except in states where company employment is not currently available. Please refer to the application for state-specific restrictions.

Variable Pay: Discretionary annual bonus, based on personal and company performance.

At Flexential, we value diversity and believe that different perspectives and unique skills make us stronger as a team. While we've outlined the qualities and skills we are looking for in this job posting, we understand that there may be attributes and abilities that aren't explicitly listed but could be a perfect fit for our team. We want to emphasize that you shouldn't hesitate to apply if you don't meet every requirement. We're enthusiastic about assembling a diverse team of individuals who bring various talents to the table. Your unique perspective and abilities may be just what we need to drive innovation and success. If you believe you have what it takes to thrive in our environment, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits of working at Flexential

• Medical, Telehealth, Dental and Vision
• 401(k)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life and AD&D
• Short Term and Long-Term disability
• Flex Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Leave of Absence
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Rewards and Recognition Program

Benefits are subject to change at the Company's discretion.

Work Location Eligibility

At this time, we are only able to employ individuals who reside and perform work in states where the company is authorized to do business and maintain employment registrations. We are currently unable to consider applicants who reside or will perform work in the following states: Alaska, Alabama, Delaware, Hawaii, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Washington DC.

Employees hired into Atlanta-area positions may be required to work onsite at least 30 hours per week, depending on business needs, role requirements, and assigned work location. Onsite expectations will be discussed during the hiring process.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must reside in a state where the company maintains employment eligibility at the time of hire and throughout their employment. State eligibility may be subject to change based on business needs and regulatory requirements.

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EEOC Statement: Flexential is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.