Operations and Financial Analyst

$74,000 - $102,000/Yr

Prologis - East Rutherford, NJ

Full-time - Entry Level

East Rutherford, NJ

Real Estate

About the position

Prologis is seeking an Operations and Financial Analyst to join our dynamic operations team. This role is pivotal in managing the budgeting, forecasting, processing, planning, analysis, and reporting of various financial metrics for a portfolio of assets within the Central Region. As a key player in our organization, you will have direct accountability and ownership of these financial processes, contributing to the overall success of our operations on a global scale. If you are looking to make a significant impact in a leading logistics real estate company, we encourage you to apply. In this position, you will be responsible for the preparation, coordination, and review of annual operating budgets and forecasts, as well as conducting monthly variance analysis for each assigned market. You will coordinate the collection of leasing assumptions, operating, and capital expenses necessary for accurate budgeting and forecasting. Presenting these results to the Market Officer will be a critical part of your role, with a focus on key performance drivers that influence our financial outcomes. Additionally, you will assist the Regional Finance VP in preparing quarterly budget and forecast presentations for regional and divisional leadership. Providing guidance to Property Management and Leasing Teams on forecasting, budgeting, and reporting systems will also be part of your responsibilities. You will support senior management and cross-functional business partners with timely, accurate, and measurable analysis, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) such as NOI, Same Store Sales, Occupancy, Rent Change, Turnover Costs, and Capital Expenditures, while explaining any variances that arise. Collaboration with the Accounting team to review and understand monthly financial results will be essential, as will providing data stewardship for leasing activity from lease review through data entry. You will manage workflow and serve as a specialist in the reporting implications of lease transactions, ensuring that all financial data is accurate and up-to-date.

Responsibilities

• Preparation, coordination, and review of annual operating budgets and forecasts.
• Conduct monthly variance analysis for each assigned market.
• Coordinate collection of leasing assumptions, operating, and capital expenses for budgets and forecasts.
• Present forecasting, budgeting, and reporting results to Market Officer, focusing on key performance drivers.
• Assist Regional Finance VP in preparing quarterly budget and forecast presentations to regional and divisional leadership.
• Provide guidance to Property Management and Leasing Teams on forecasting, budgeting, and reporting systems and processes.
• Support senior management and cross-functional business partners with timely, accurate, and measurable analysis.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and explain variances.
• Partner with Accounting to review and understand monthly financial results.
• Provide data stewardship for leasing activity from lease review through data entry.

Requirements

• 3+ years related work or related collegiate course work experience; Budgeting and forecasting experience along with finance, accounting, and economics.
• Validated verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced Excel modeling skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to creatively seek new situations and analyses without heavy direction.
• Strong intellectual curiosity with a desire to continuously learn, improve, and automate existing processes.
• Dedicated to delivering a high level of customer service with a sense of urgency and follow-through.
• Ability to prioritize and lead multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment with efficiency and accuracy.

Nice-to-haves

• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Real Estate.
• Experience with Yardi and Tableau.
• Background in real estate.

Benefits

• Healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of 50% up to 12% of eligible compensation.
• Generous PTO with a starting accrual of 22 days a year in addition to paid holidays and volunteer time.