Sr. Analyst, Real Estate Finance & Strategy

Gap - New York, NY

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 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.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of brand real estate strategies and strategic initiatives.
• Assist the leasing team with all financials related to real estate.
• Engage in 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.
• Handle 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 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, 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.