Senior Financial Analyst - Los Angeles, United States - Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield

Description

Do you want to help revolutionize a major industry? At Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW), you'll have the opportunity to impact the future of real estate by developing innovative and engaging places that reinvent being together. Come join a team that builds excitement about working at URW. You'll get to work with leaders who are passionate about tackling changing consumer behavior with innovative experiences. All this bold vision means the company culture embraces evolution and change. We believe there is no "perfect" candidate and want to encourage applying even if all the requirements listed aren't met. If you're passionate about URW and looking to learn and grow, then we look forward to reviewing your application

We are currently looking for our:

Senior Financial Analyst - Treasury & Capital Markets/Business Affairs

What we offer

The Senior Financial Analyst (SFA) role in the Treasury & Capital Markets/Business Affairs group at Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield is responsible for providing insights and day-to-day support to assist in critical company processes, such as asset underwriting for financing purposes, tracking tenant bankruptcies, coordinating potential workout solutions with tenants, and providing support for cash management functions as may be needed. In addition, the SFA will review and monitor work product of the Financial Analyst and will occasionally participate in corporate/group initiatives for enhancing reports and processes.

The Capital Markets function supports debt financing transactions with third party brokers, banks, life companies, private equity and CMBS lenders. During a transaction period, the Capital Markets team engages with prospective lenders to originate a loan by marketing the asset, to participate in lender(s) selection and approval process, to manage lender due diligence, and to negotiate loan requirements and documentation. The Capital Markets team also analyzes property cash flows and historical/projected performance to fully understand the asset strategy and to build financial models to assist in loan origination. The SFA role is the point person on the team for owning the underwriting model and serving as an intermediary between third parties and the company for due diligence materials requests and validation of due diligence underwriting needs for the duration of the financing process and overall life of the loan.

The Business Affairs function is responsible for negotiations with multicenter tenants looking for lease restructuring or termination or who file bankruptcy. This team is responsible for extracting the most value out of tenants who seek to reduce their rental obligations, while balancing the risk to the company. For certain lease workouts and bankruptcy cases, the SFA role participates in the development of case strategy and in negotiations directly with the tenant. The team also performs quarterly analysis on tenant security risk and maintains a daily tenant bankruptcy tracking profile.

On the Treasury side, the SFA will assist with documenting internal and external debt transactions in the company's debt-management software system, and with providing and enhancing weekly/quarterly debt reporting schedules and projections, such as the Outstanding Debt Summary, Inter-Company Debt & Bonds schedule, and Interest Expense Cash Flow Forecast.

Scope

• assets for debt financing, which requires developing an understanding of a given asset's valuation and strategy.
• collect, compile, and review financial analysis and due diligence materials for lenders and lease damage/mitigation analysis.
• property level P&L, balance sheet and operational budgets and provide economic lease analysis for new tenants and lease renewals.
• timely, accurate communication while upholding and fostering an outstanding relationship with internal and external parties.
• reports and presentations, telling a concise and compelling story with the data presented.
• lease knowledge, industry trends and commercial judgement to analyze tenant data to highlight trends and provide business insights.
• and publish metrics to enable other departments to meet targets.
• as the team's first point of contact for data requests and analytics.
• new methods of reporting and evaluate existing tools across the team to drive improvement.
• tenant financials and business documents to prepare a formal opinion on tenant health and credit worthiness for senior leadership.
• an understanding of bankruptcy proceedings to highlight opportunities for legal action, proactive bankruptcy mitigation and negotiation improvement.
• internal training opportunities and partner with leadership and other teams to develop metrics and provide training.
• material prepared by the Financial Analyst to ensure accuracy and provide training.
• reporting and analysis related to capital markets, business affairs and treasury functions as may be required.

What we are looking for

• BA or BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4+ years of work experience with a focus on financial analysis, asset management, and/or treasury functions, preferably in the commercial real estate industry.
• Intermediate-Advanced computer skills are required, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Power Point and Excel (building complex financial models, using Xlookup/Sumif formulas, pivot tables and data tables).
• Proficiency in working with data across various software systems, databases, and online platforms.
• Experience using an ERP software such as JD Edwards/E1 would be a plus but is not required.
• Solid understanding of financial statement analysis, accounting, and corporate finance concepts.
• Superior communication skills and strong work ethic.
• General analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills coupled with the ability to take initiative, draw conclusions, and provide recommendations to senior leadership.
• Detailed and results-oriented individual who strives for continuous improvement.
• Ability to prioritize and simultaneously work on several concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Experience working within a collaborative team environment, involving mentoring peers, and servicing both internal teams (accounting, finance, leasing, asset management, center operations, etc.) and external parties (lenders, tenants, attorneys).

Compensation

Exempt

$88,000 – $111,000 + Discretionary Annual Bonus

What is important to us

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) is driven by an entrepreneurial foundation of talented and ambitious employees who embrace change, strive for innovation, and know when to venture into uncharted terrain. Teams within URW are collaborative and thrive by working together to seize opportunity and solve challenges. Employees receive mentorship and guidance while being empowered to drive their initiatives, embracing their individuality and unique backgrounds. URW's flagship destinations are interwoven into the community fabric, and we give employees the power to be impactful in their work and lead meaningful change in our communities through volunteering, DE&I programming and leading ESG efforts. URW is an innovator and trend setter in experiential entertainment and is making bold moves to be a brand that creates inspiring consumer experiences in-person and digitally. Breaking beyond conventional beliefs, URW is surprising and delighting customers by reinventing being together and creating memorable moments.

Our company purpose – to Reinvent Being Together – is about reimagining how individuals and communities come together, socialize, and enjoy dynamic experiences alongside one another in entirely new ways. We are at our best when we are TOGETHER safely and joyfully. We are pleased to announce our new hybrid schedule working 3 days per week in our Los Angeles and New York corporate offices and up to 2 days per week remotely.

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, experience, and skills. We believe that diversity plays an important part in the success of our business, and we are committed to creating an environment which respects, values, celebrates and makes the most of people's differences.

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and other legally protected characteristics.

Join us in Creating Sustainable Places That Reinvent Being Together.