Financial Analyst, FP&A

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

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