Financial Analyst, Associate, Global Real Estate

Join our Global Real Estate team and help drive the financial performance of our Asia Pacific portfolio. You’ll collaborate with talented colleagues, influence strategic decisions, and contribute to the optimization of our real estate assets. This is an opportunity to grow your career while working on high-visibility projects that matter to our business and our people.

 

As a Financial Analyst, Associate in Global Real Estate, you will play a pivotal role in supporting financial planning, analysis, and reporting for our Asia Pacific real estate portfolio. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, providing insights and recommendations that drive strategic decision-making and optimize asset performance. In this role, you will help us deliver value to the business and foster a culture of collaboration and excellence.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain detailed financial forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses for the Asia Pacific real estate portfolio
• Handle monthly reporting, rolling forecasts, budgeting cycles, and related analysis
• Partner with Global Real Estate functional and country heads to identify expense reduction opportunities and optimize spend
• Track capital expenditure for office strategies such as relocation, consolidation, and renovation, ensuring alignment with forecasts and budgets
• Prepare and present consolidated financial reports for senior management and stakeholders
• Support monthly intercompany billing of real estate expenses allocation to all lines of business in the region, including related reporting, forecasting, and budgeting
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with line of business teams by providing allocation transparency, analysis, and addressing queries
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators and cost metrics, providing actionable recommendations to support business decisions
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Participate in special projects and initiatives to support the growth and efficiency of the Global Real Estate department

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Real Estate, or a related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in financial analysis
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience handling and analyzing large databases
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with attention to detail and organizational ability
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and build strong relationships with cross-functional partners
• Recognition of professional qualifications attained from reputable training institutes or professional bodies in Hong Kong
• Adaptive to cultural changes and committed to promoting inclusion

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Professional certifications such as CFA, CPA, or similar
• Experience with real estate accounting, tax, and transaction processes
• Experience within the financial services industry