Financial Analyst

Job Description:

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Use technology to enhance the model & efficiency.
• Create, maintain, and update corporate forecasting and budgeting models.
• Monitor actual results against budgets, forecasts, and key assumptions, and assist with variance analysis.
• Prepare financial projections, scenario analyses, and supporting schedules for management review.
• Assist in the development of KPI/flash reports and consistent financial planning processes and reporting templates.

Investment Portfolio Communication & Reporting

• Monitor investment correspondence and action any deliverables.
• Enhance processes using technology.
• Review financial results and performance information for the investment portfolio.
• Gather and organize portfolio company financial statements and related supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with investment managers and business partners as required.

Documentation & Data Management

• Organize historical and current investment, real estate, and financial documents.
• Maintain orderly, accurate, and accessible records for portfolio companies, investment managers, service providers, and real estate projects as needed.
• Assist in the formation and standardization of financial reporting procedures and document management practices.
• Support special projects and other financial analysis requirements as needed.

Reporting Systems, Addepar & iCapital

• Assist in updating and generating reports from Addepar and other investment performance reporting platforms.
• Oversee and review data entered by iCapital, and participate in regular meetings with iCapital to support data quality and reporting accuracy.
• Help standardize reporting processes, procedures, and outputs across investment and financial reporting activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency, accuracy, and consistency using technology.

Month-End, Quarter-End & General Ledger Support

• Assist in the preparation and completion of month-end and quarter-end processes related to investment reporting using technology.
• Support the loading of investment information into the general ledger and assist with reconciliations as required.
• Coordinate with accounting and finance team members to ensure completeness, timeliness, and accuracy of financial information.
• Maintain supporting documentation for accounting, audit, management reporting, and compliance purposes.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Commerce, or a related field.
• Working towards or commencing a CFA.
• Some experience or interest in financial analysis, investment management, private equity, real estate, corporate finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Experience building and maintaining financial models, including forecasts, budgets, investment analyses, and pro formas.
• Exposure to real estate development, construction budgets, acquisitions, asset management, or investment reporting is preferred.
• Experience with Addepar, iCapital, AI, ERP systems, or other financial and investment reporting platforms is an asset.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking capabilities.
• Understanding of investment performance analysis, private equity investments, alternative investments, and real estate development economics.
• Ability to validate assumptions, identify inconsistencies, and communicate financial insights clearly.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines, reporting cycles, and stakeholder requests.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and data integrity.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with executives, investment managers, business partners, and external service providers.

This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Highspring’s client. Please note that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organisations. By submitting to this position, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organisational needs. Salary ranges will be disclosed where required by law. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits). Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.