Ventas, Inc. is a leading S&P 500 company focused on providing exceptional environments for a growing aging population. The Financial Analyst, FP&A will support forecasting, financial modeling, and analytical processes to drive portfolio performance, working closely with analysts and leadership to enhance models and prepare presentations for various stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Compare forecast against results and create detailed variance analyses
- Analyze financial performance and communicate trends, insights, and findings to management
- Support the continued development and enhancement of forecasting models and analytical tools
- Gather and consolidate data from multiple sources to inform forecasting, planning, and strategy
- Monitor KPIs and leading indicators to improve forecast accuracy and business insights
- Create high-quality presentations for internal and external audiences, including monthly business reviews, earnings calls, board meetings, and investor presentations
- Identify opportunities for new reporting, tools, or models to support company initiatives and growth
- Engage frequently with senior and executive leadership (SVPs, CEO, CFO) to support data-driven decision-making
- Conduct ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed
- Collaborate with and periodically travel to operators and assets to deepen portfolio knowledge and relationships
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, real estate, or a related field
- 1+ years of experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, analytics, reporting, planning, or similar fields
- Must be located in the Chicago, IL surrounding area or willing to relocate for the duration of employment
- Willingness to adapt and thrive in a blended work environment with 3-days in office, seamlessly transitioning between remote work and in-office operations
- Understanding of financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow)
- Strong financial modeling skills in Microsoft Excel; experience with Cube functions is a plus
- Experience with visualization or presentation tools (e.g., PowerPoint, Tableau)
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without need for employer sponsorship now or in the future
Benefits
- Discretionary incentive compensation
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Retirement savings
- Paid time off
- Other wellness benefits under applicable plan terms
Company Overview
Ventas is a leading S&P 500 company with approximately 1,400 properties serving the secular megatrend of a large and growing aging population. It was founded in 1983, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://ventasreit.com.