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FP&A Manager Europe

R0130380 London Corporate Office London, United Kingdom

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Overview

Greystar is looking for dedicated and hard-working individuals who want to help us continue to be the best at what we do. Today, we are the largest rental housing operator and developer in the US and one of the largest global investment management companies, delivering industry-leading services to investors, clients, and residents. We offer unrivaled professional development and career growth opportunities to our team members and look forward to welcoming you to Greystar, where our people are what make us the Global Leader in Rental Housing.

Job Responsibilities

ABOUT GREYSTAR

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate company offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing, logistics, and life sciences sectors. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates more than $290 billion of real estate in 247 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, manages more than 857,400 units/beds globally, and has a robust institutional investment management platform comprised of more than $76 billion of assets under management, including over $34 billion of development assets. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.


JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

As an FP&A Manager, you play a critical role in the strategic financial management of the organization. Your primary responsibility is to oversee financial planning and analysis processes, providing key insights that guide decision-making at both operational and strategic levels. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, utilizing your analytical skills to interpret complex financial data and trends, ultimately contributing to the company's financial goals. Additionally, you will be a key leader in the development of Anaplan, acting as a superuser as we build an FP&A function for future growth.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Role Responsibilities

  • European superuser in Anaplan.

  • Support FP&A Controller in day-to-day activities (e.g. Anaplan implementation/development) and any ad hoc requests

  • Lead on data reconciliation from external systems integrated into Anaplan (e.g.Oracle, Workday)

  • Business partner with the accounting team to review monthly actuals with key stakeholders and updating forecast for material movements on OPEX/ Revenue.

  • Key partner in the preparation of forecasts and business plans submitted to GREP and work with the accounting team to maintain a monthly risk/ops tracker.

  • Full ownership over the KPI’s reporting requirements.

  • Support accounting in monthly reviews to ensure actuals are booked to both correct GL lines and LE.LMFs.

  • Work with the accounting team to ensure detailed and consistent variance commentary against country and department P&Ls.

  • Work with the accounting team to verify customer level actuals have been loaded into Anaplan on a monthly basis.

  • Deputise for Controller when required.

  • Assist with the development and implementation of a robust cashflow forecast model.

  • Workwith business teams to ensure data in asset module is a true reflection of the current state of Greystar projects.

Role Scope

  • This role will provide support to the European Business

  • The role will engage closely and frequently with the Greystar’s Regional / International systems team to ensure integrity of the database and common working practices.

  • The role is executed out of the London office.

Knowledge & Qualifications

  • Good level of general education with strong written and numerical skills 

  • Accounting foundation background 

  • Advanced Excel with experience building financial models/reports. 

  • Advanced PowerPoint experience. 

  • Fully qualified ACCA / CIMA / ACA 

  • Advance experience in Anaplan is essential. 

  • Good problem solver with intellectual curiosity. 

Experience & Skills 

Essential:

  • Experience of working in a similar role within a fast paced multi-jurisdictional business ideally within the Real Estate sector 
  • Experience in using Anaplan (or similar) tools for FP&A. 
  • Demonstrated to prepare and explain financial data to business leaders and managers, team members, clients, internal and external auditors, and other business contacts. 
  • Strong presentation of financial information - written and verbal. 
  • Strong team working and interpersonal skills 
  • Ability to manipulate and sort large volume of data in excel 
  • Good communicator, with the ability to interpret and complex financial data. 
  • Positive “can do” attitude with desire to learn, train and develop in the role 
  • Good attention to detail, taking pride in work 
  • Self-starter with a methodical and organised approach 
  • Ability to work to deadlines and multitask, using initiative to prioritise
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Success Profile

What makes a successful Greystar team member? Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.

  • Professional
  • Risk-Taker
  • Detail-oriented
  • Collaborative
  • Strategic
  • Communicator

Benefits

Healthcare

Health insurance (including company-paid opportunities) is offered, along with competitive dental (US Only) and vision insurance* plan options

*in select countries

Retirement Planning

We know planning for retirement is a top priority for our team members. We offer competitive retirement savings plans including employer-matched 401(k) plans (US Only) and country-specific Pension Schemes to ensure the security of your financial future.

Paid Time Off

Full-time team members receive generous paid time off – including your birthday! – as well as paid sick leave, personal days, and company holidays*

*varies by country

Paid Parental Leave

Maternal and paternal paid leave is available for the birth or adoption of a child

Professional Development

Ongoing support is available for career advancement opportunities in addition to corporate training programs

Employee Assistance
Program

Experienced counselors are available 24/7 for confidential assistance to listen and help you find solutions at no cost to you

Note: Outlined benefits may vary by international region.

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