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: Business Analyst

What we offer

The Business Analyst, under the Finance Director supervision and management, is a key support to Operations, Leasing, Marketing, Development and Finance departments with the ultimate goal to create value for the Airports Division of URW. Key tasks consist in:

1. Supporting the forecast and budget process,

2. Updating, optimizing, analyzing and delivering recurring reports to track performance,

3. Support Development finance manager and accountants on the day-to-day

4. Support all departments with ad-hoc data computation, analysis and related deliverables.

The Business Analyst is business oriented with strong focus on numbers and problem solving in a complex environment.

In this role, your main responsibilities are:

Asset Value Growth :

• Support the establishment and delivery of forecasts and budgets for all airport contracts with focus on traffic, sales, and revenues.
• Update, optimize, analyze, and deliver recurring performance reports.
• Analyze and provide insights on an EBITDA, NRI and cash flow perspective.
• Support and challenge operating and capital expenditures, proposing cost-saving measures.

Project Delivery :

• Update and improve reports and processes to track actuals against budget and forecasts.
• Support costs/expenses paperwork, coding, accounting, and reporting.
• Prepare project documents for internal reviews and approval.
• Produce business models to analyze project returns.
• Manage deadlines, reporting, and review processes for the asset team.
• Serve as a reference for the portfolio internally.

Other Responsibilities :

• Support leasing and operations with financial analysis of deals.
• Review and provide insights on airport agreements, focusing on contractual commercial terms.
• Prepare assumptions and cash flow for semi-annual valuations.
• Monitor KPIs such as enplanements, sales, sales per enplanement, sales per SF, like-for-like sales, revenues, NRI, operating margins, IRR, and effective rental yields.
• Prepare internal and external presentations.
• Participate in improving processes, tools, and ways of working to drive efficiency.
• Propose innovative ideas for value creation on airport contracts.

Qualifications:

• Educational Background: BA/BS in Business Finance, Economics, Real Estate, or a related field.
• Financial Analysis Experience: 2+ years preferred, with advanced financial skills in business model preparation and ROI calculation.
• GAAP Accounting Knowledge: Understanding of accounting principles. Experience with Entrerprise 1 is a plus.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to manage large data sets, analyze, model, and compute complex problems/projects.
• Advanced Excel Skills: Proficiency in financial functions, database and search functions, pivot tables. Power Query experience is a plus.
• Project Management: Ability to plan project tasks and activities.
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate well with others and coordinate activities.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to anticipate, prioritize, and solve complex problems involving multiple stakeholders.
• Presentation Skills: Proficiency in creating presentations using PowerPoint.
• Commercial Understanding: Knowledge and strong interest in commercial aspects.

Compensation

• $73k -93k per year + Annual Discretionary Bonus
• Exempt

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.

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.