Gap - New York, NY
posted about 2 months ago
Gap Inc.'s Global Real Estate Finance & Strategy team is seeking a Senior Real Estate Financial Analyst to provide strategic and analytical support for the company's global portfolio of brands, including Gap, Athleta, and Old Navy. This role is pivotal in making informed investment decisions regarding the company's retail store fleet. The ideal candidate will possess a robust financial background and a strong interest in real estate finance and portfolio management. The Senior Analyst will be responsible for driving strategic real estate decisions through comprehensive analysis, synthesizing both quantitative and qualitative data into actionable, fact-based recommendations. In this role, you will support the development of brand real estate strategies and initiatives, as well as assist the leasing team with all financial aspects related to real estate. You will engage in both near-term and long-term strategic planning efforts for the brands at the market and store level, which includes market planning, growth strategy, return on invested capital (ROIC), financial modeling, and profit and loss (P&L) analysis. Your responsibilities will also include recommending actions for the global real estate portfolio by evaluating business and real estate trends, deal terms, cash flow analysis, and conducting scenario analyses. Additionally, you will be responsible for developing business cases for investment decisions in collaboration with various business partners, including Real Estate Field, Store Design and Development, Store Operations, Finance, and Legal. You will prepare and present real estate actions and investment recommendations to senior leaders during real estate reviews and committee meetings. Managing critical dates for real estate transactions and initiatives, as well as handling ad hoc projects, reporting, and analysis, will also be part of your duties. Building and maintaining effective relationships with business partners at all levels of the organization is essential for success in this role.