Finance Manager

About the position

Phillips Edison & Company takes PRIDE in creating great omni-channel grocery-anchored shopping experiences and improving communities, one center at a time. PECO's culture is fueled by the ENERGY our team brings to work every day - to find creative solutions and create value for our centers, our investors, our communities and the greater world around us. PECO's culture is driven by our team's CONNECTION to each other and the communities in which we live and work. PECO embraces the OPPORTUNITY to source and implement creative and sustainable programs to create a positive impact on the environment. Phillips Edison's operating platform provides retail services including acquisition, redevelopment, leasing and management of grocery-anchored retail centers.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of and manage all property models in Argus Enterprise (AE), involving approximately 300 financial models with strong process controls and improvements.
• Manage all detailed inputs of leasing, recoveries, and tenant costs related budgets and forecasts.
• Challenge model assumptions, provide context, and provide recommendations.
• Manage data integration across systems, such as monthly Rent Roll integration between MRI and AE to capture all 'Actual' neighbor activity from MRI CM and all 'Spec' deals from MRI Leaseflow.
• Manage Budget Recovery rates for all units in MRI Leaseflow including Acquisitions.
• Manage 5 Year rolling forecasts and financial models to identify risky properties and growth opportunities (Alpha Score) used for potential dispositions and impairment testing.
• Work with Asset Management team to provide Ground Up Development business case models.
• Lead coordinated efforts with data providers and technology teams to ensure data is accurate, automated and timely, championing automation.
• Manage ad hoc requests and system project requests.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Finance or Accounting or related technical field
• 5+ years relevant experience in positions that require analysis and reporting financial results
• Demonstrated financial acumen, critical thinking and analytical experience of variance analysis and data interpretation of results
• Self-starter who is curious, takes initiative, and has the ability to translate data into story
• Advanced Excel skills required, Power BI skills a plus
• Proficiency with Argus software a plus
• Solid foundation in retail real estate fundamentals highly preferred
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to build relationships
• Ability to work well independently, efficiently, and thoughtfully to understand how data changes impact other metrics

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Argus software
• Power BI skills
• Solid foundation in retail real estate fundamentals

Benefits

• Voted a Cincinnati Top Places to Work for the past 8 years!