Company Overview:

Hillwood, a Perot company, is a full-service industrial real estate developer, investor and advisor, focusing on institutional-grade industrial properties. From acquisitions and joint ventures to development, property management and fund/asset management, Hillwood provides creative solutions for its customers and long-term value for its partners. Hillwood has experience in 64 markets across North America and Europe and has developed and acquired 273.1 million square feet (Q4-2023). For additional information, visit www.hillwood.com.

Position Summary:

Hillwood Investments Properties (HIP) is seeking to hire a Manager, Financial Strategy and Performance Analytics to join its dynamic and growing Operations team. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Operations, this individual will be responsible for tracking, analyzing, and reporting on business metrics on an ongoing basis. In addition to these responsibilities the Manager will play a pivotal role in helping develop new reporting tools by leveraging new technology and software’s to allow for data-driven decision making. The individual will strategically collaborate with HIP’s C-Suite and work across business functions, including but not limited to Finance, Accounting, Capital Markets, Regional investment teams, and Acquisitions/ Dispositions groups.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Spearhead periodic updating of cash planning tools to provide accurate forecasting of cash flows for investments, both for HIP and corporate reporting purposes.
• Analyze project needs and expected performance outcomes, providing insightful recommendations to optimize financial strategies.
• Develop and track operational metrics and key performance indicators to provide comprehensive insights into performance and trends for management.
• Facilitate communication and alignment between departments to support strategic investment decisions driven by data.
• Implement tracking mechanisms for intercompany loans between the Company and its underlying investments, ensuring transparency and compliance with financial protocols.
• Generate detailed sales summaries for closed transactions, providing insights into transactional outcomes.
• Coordinate with Regional investment teams, Capital Markets and Accounting associates to monitor budgeted spend (relative to approvals received) and report on investments requiring additional equity funding.
• Lead coordination and preparation of business-level budgets on an annual basis.
• Oversee IT resources to develop automated reports for business forecasting and performance analytics including data visualization.
• Engage as an active participant in HIP technology initiatives, identify and select new technology and software that will allow HIP to more easily extract accurate and comprehensive data.
• Champion innovation and efficiency improvements within the organization's technology infrastructure.
• Conduct quarterly reviews of Shared Services cost allocations to HIP, verifying accuracy and completeness to support financial transparency and compliance with agreed upon methodologies.
• Develop, update, and maintain financial models for specific responsibility areas ensuring accuracy and relevance to support data-driven decision making.
• Respond to ad-hoc requests from business leaders for operational and performance related items.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proactive “self-starter.”
• Strong commitment to excellence and a diligent work ethic, consistently striving to achieve high-quality results.
• Active listener with the ability to articulate ideas and information clearly and effectively through written documentation, emails, reports, and presentations.
• Facilitates open and transparent communication channels, fostering collaboration and alignment across teams and departments.
• Possesses a keen eye for detail, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks and deliverables.
• Maintains composure and focus under pressure, demonstrating resilience and adaptability in dynamic work situations.
• Leverages software functionalities to streamline processes, enhance productivity, and effectively communicate insights and recommendations.
• Takes ownership of assigned tasks from inception to completion, ensuring timely and quality deliverables.
• Applies critical thinking and analytical skills to evaluate data and draw meaningful insights, identifying opportunities for process improvements and strategic initiatives.
• Ability to utilize analytical tools and techniques to interpret financial data, identify trends, and make informed decisions to support strategic objectives.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, variance analysis, and performance measurement. 

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting or a related field, demonstrating a strong foundation in financial principles and analytical skills.
• MBA or advanced degree, a plus.
• 5 years’ experience working in a Finance or Analytical capacity required.
• Strong working knowledge of financial reporting and technology systems.
• Proven ability to synthesize complex financial data, conduct insightful analysis, and present findings to stakeholders.
• Working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, QuickBase and/or One Stream, strongly preferred.
• Experience with data visualization, dashboard development, and database management preferred.
• Real Estate industry experience a plus.

EEO Statement:

Hillwood is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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