Gap - New York, NY

posted about 2 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
New York, NY
Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers

About the position

Gap Inc.'s Global Real Estate Finance & Strategy team is a pivotal part of the organization, providing strategic and analytical support to the company's diverse portfolio of brands, which includes Gap, Banana Republic, Athleta, and Old Navy. The team is dedicated to making informed investment decisions that impact the company's fleet of retail stores. As a Senior Real Estate Financial Analyst, you will play a crucial role in driving strategic real estate decisions through comprehensive analysis and synthesis of both quantitative and qualitative data. This position requires a strong financial background coupled with a keen interest in real estate finance and portfolio management. In this role, you will support the development of brand real estate strategies and initiatives, working closely with the leasing team to manage all financial aspects related to real estate. You will be involved in both near-term and long-term strategic planning efforts, focusing on market planning, growth strategy, return on invested capital (ROIC), financial modeling, and profit and loss (P&L) analysis. Your recommendations will be based on thorough evaluations of business and real estate trends, deal terms, cash flow analysis, and scenario analysis, which will guide global real estate portfolio actions. Additionally, you will be responsible for developing business cases for investment decisions in collaboration with various stakeholders, including Real Estate Field, Store Design and Development, Store Operations, Finance, and Legal teams. Presenting real estate actions and investment recommendations to senior leaders during real estate reviews and committee meetings will be a key part of your responsibilities. You will also manage critical dates for real estate transactions and initiatives, handle ad hoc projects, reporting, and analysis as needed, and develop effective relationships with business partners at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

  • Support the development of brand real estate strategies and strategic initiatives.
  • Assist the leasing team with all financials related to real estate.
  • Support near-term and long-term strategic planning efforts for brands at the market and store level.
  • Recommend global real estate portfolio actions through evaluation of business and real estate trends, deal terms, and cash flow analysis.
  • Develop business cases for investment decisions in collaboration with various business partners.
  • Prepare and present real estate actions and investment recommendations to senior leaders.
  • Manage critical dates for real estate transactions and initiatives.
  • Responsible for ad hoc projects, reporting, and analysis as needed.
  • Develop and maintain effective relationships with business partners at all levels.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics or related field; CPA or MBA is a plus.
  • Minimum 3-5 years' experience in real estate, finance, or business planning; retail and/or real estate industry experience is a plus.
  • Strong financial acumen and understanding of cash flows and investment planning metrics (e.g., NPV, IRR, EBITDA).
  • Detail-oriented self-starter with the ability to work both independently and cross-functionally managing multiple projects.
  • Knowledge of advanced Excel (e.g., macros, pivot tables, Essbase) and PowerPoint functions is a plus.
  • Adept written and verbal communication abilities.

Benefits

  • Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
  • One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.
  • Employees can take up to five "on the clock" hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.
  • Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee's base pay.
  • Employee stock purchase plan.
  • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
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