Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis

About the Company

Newmark is one of the world’s leading commercial real estate advisory firms. Operating from more than 330 offices on six continents, Newmark Grubb Knight Frank serves the property needs of tenants, owners, investors, and developers worldwide.

About the Role

The role involves conducting thorough market research, industry analysis, and due diligence to assess the attractiveness of target companies, as well as developing and maintaining complex financial models to analyze investment returns, cash flows, and performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Download monthly business P&Ls from the system and identify any incorrect entries. This requires reviewing actuals against forecast and budget and reviewing the General Ledger detail.
• Prepare monthly general ledger and travel and entertainment downloads and pivot tables and distribute to business lines.
• Respond to questions from business and division management regarding general ledger and travel and entertainment downloads. This can require interacting with accounting for details.
• Create monthly, quarterly, and year to date variance analysis and review with the Director or Manager of Financial Analysis, SVP, Finance, and business and division managements.
• Prepare monthly forecasts and annual budgets in conjunction with Director or Manager of Financial Analysis and review with SVP, Finance and business and division managements.
• Reconcile revenue by client and create revenue report (temporary)
• Reconcile payroll by person by business to the GL, Payroll and Hyperion
• Create headcount report by business line
• Prepare analysis of professional services expense by business
• Download AP and AR reports
• Complete ad-hoc analysis as needed
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, finance, or related area preferred.
• Minimum of 3-6 years of experience
• Strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational and attention to detail
• Requires strong analytical and quantitative skills; Independent worker with the ability to conduct research & resolve complex problems
• Exposure to Hyperion or any other planning tool is an added advantage.
• Ability to prioritize and work in a challenging & fast paced environment
• Ability to handle multiple projects and decisions in critical situations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Maturity, professionalism, and high level of discretion is required

Required Skills

• Exceptional Microsoft Office suite and financial reporting skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to convey ideas.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of accounting and financial concepts; ability to analyze and value businesses.
• Team player mentality, and ability to effectively interact with a wide variety of internal groups and clients.