Analyst, Financial Planning & Analytics

(Vancouver, BC)

Who We Are

BGO is a leading, global real estate investment management advisor and a globally-recognized provider of real estate services. BGO serves the interests of more than 750 institutional clients with expertise in the asset management of office, industrial, multi-residential, retail and hospitality property across the globe. BGO has offices in 28 cities across twelve countries with deep, local knowledge, experience, and extensive networks in the regions where we invest in and manage real estate assets on behalf of our clients. BGO is a part of SLC Management, which is the institutional alternatives and traditional asset management business of Sun Life. For more information, please visit www.bgo.com

BGO promotes a corporate culture that attracts and retains the highest caliber people. We encourage opportunities for growth, development and promotion by providing our employees with the resources to work effectively and continually strive to perform better. We are committed to a safe and sustainable work environment.

The Opportunity

The Analyst will work with the team to support company leadership on a wide range of strategic and organizational projects. This role is a challenging, high-paced role and will require the highest levels of analytical, communication, and project management skills with a deep commitment to seeking the best outcomes for BGO’s clients and employees.

What You Will Do

• Key contributor in the preparation of strategic and financial insights including, but not limited to, annual budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and other ad hoc financial analysis

• One of the leads for Assets Under Management reporting and other periodic KPI reporting

• Maintain complex financial models as required

• Manage and analyze large data sets from various internal sources to drive insights

• Take a role in research, quantitative analysis, and development of communications materials for senior management and other senior stakeholders

• Liaise and build trusted relationships with functional teams from across the firm while completing various tasks and projects

• Embrace and pro-actively support BGO's culture of environmental sustainability, and corporate and social responsibility

• Drive process improvement and standardization within FP&A

Who You Are

• Education – Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Commerce or equivalent plus a professional designation strongly preferred (CPA, CFA and/or MBA)

• Experience: A strong track record of success over two to four years of experience in a top tier management consulting firm, investment bank, accounting firm or similar environment. Previous experience in financial planning and analysis or exposure to the financial services sector preferred

• Excel and Financial Modeling Skills – Advanced expertise in Excel required and the ability to build dynamic financial models preferred

• Power Query: Experience with Power Query viewed favourably

• PowerPoint Skills – Ability to prepare PowerPoint presentations for senior management and investors

• Analytical and Strong Attention to Detail – Quick learner with exceptional analytic and problem-solving skills combined with a strong attention to detail; filtering information based on priority, relevance & other critical factors

• Organizational/Multi-Tasking Skills - Ability to allocate one's time effectively, work under pressure, manage tight deadlines, and maintain accuracy of work; ability to handle multiple demands and competing priorities; ability to adapt to new ideas and constant changes

• Relationship Skills – Well developed written and verbal communication skills; strong presentation skills; ability to develop and sustain strong working relationships with senior business leaders; ability to exercise strict confidentiality

The Expected Base Pay Range: $75,000 – $85,000. The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. BGO values the contribution of our employees and our compensation structure may vary based on the geographical location of successful candidates, as well as their experience, skills or qualifications. In addition to base pay, eligible BGO employees participate in various incentive compensation plans, based on individual and business performance as well as a broad range of competitive benefits.

At BGO, we recognize that each employee’s unique experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints strengthen our ability to create and deliver the best value to our clients, partners and stakeholders/investors and therefore we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations and life experiences to apply.

BGO is committed to equitable hiring practices and we welcome the opportunity to discuss accommodation and ensure fairness and equity in our hiring process. If you require accommodation, please email us at accessibility@bgo.com and include: Job posting #, your name and your preferred method of contact.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with BGO.

Reasonable accommodation at any time throughout the hiring process is available through BGO’s People & Talent (P&T) department for applicants with disabilities or for those needing job postings in an alternate format. If you require accommodation, please email us at accessibility@bgo.com and include: Job posting #, your name and your preferred method of contact.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with BGO, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.