Hillwood Investment Properties · 11 hours ago
Senior Operations Analyst
Hillwood Investment Properties is a leader in acquiring and developing high-quality industrial properties. They are seeking a Senior Operations Analyst to manage incentive compensation administration, operational and financial reporting, and performance analytics across the HIP platform.
Real Estate
Responsibilities
Administer HIP’s incentive compensation programs, including target-based plans, Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP), and Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)
Collaborate with Human Resources to gather and analyze market compensation data and provide market-based recommendations for internal associates and prospective new hires
Develop, maintain, and enhance complex compensation models and standardized templates to streamline incentive calculations and payments
Conduct compensation plan analysis to identify opportunities for improvement and recommend enhancements to plan design, policies, and administration
Present compensation findings and recommendations to business leaders and senior management to support the creation of new positions and projected compensation
Manage and improve HIP’s internal compensation database, including project-level STIP calculations
Prepare reporting and analysis to support the annual compensation review process
Calculate and distribute quarterly incentive payments
Support the administration of Associate Investment Opportunity Plans (AIOP)
Partner with FP&A Manager to enhance cash planning and forecasting tools for investment and corporate cash flow needs
Analyze project-level financial performance and projections to inform decision-making and optimize financial strategies
Coordinate with Capital Markets, Regional Investment and Development Teams, and Accounting to monitor budgeted spend relative to approvals and plan for investments requiring additional equity funding
Work across departments to align financial data, reporting, and assumptions in support of strategic initiatives and investment decisions
Lead the coordination and preparation of annual business level budgets
Develop, maintain, and report on key operational and financial performance metrics, highlighting trends and variance for senior leadership
Maintain tracking mechanisms for intercompany loans, ensuring compliance with financial protocols and obligations
Conduct quarterly reviews of shared services cost allocations to HIP to ensure accuracy and alignment with approved costs
Prepare detailed summaries of closed transactions and capital events, providing insights into outcomes
Develop, update, and maintain financial models for assigned areas of responsibility
Support and respond to ad hoc requests from business leaders related to operational and performance analysis
Collaborate with Corporate IT and HIP IT resources to support automated reporting, forecasting, and performance analytics, including data visualization and warehouses
Participate in technology initiatives aimed at improving data accuracy, accessibility, and efficiency
Identify and implement opportunities to improve the scalability and effectiveness of HIP’s reporting, analytics, and compensation processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field required
3-5 years' experience in financial planning, analytics, operations, compensation analysis, or a related finance role
Proven experience supporting business leaders and influencing decision-making through data and analysis
Strong working knowledge of financial reporting systems and related technology systems
Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize input and clearly present insights to senior leaders
Collaborative team player who works effectively across teams and departments to foster alignment and open communication
High attention to detail, with a consistent focus on accuracy and precision
Composed and effective under pressure in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
Independent worker with the ability to manage work from inception through completion, delivering timely and high-quality results
Demonstrated ability to identify process automation opportunities and apply analytical tools to increase efficiency
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to evaluate data, identify trends, and draw meaningful conclusions
Skilled in using analytical tools and systems to streamline processes, enhance productivity and communicate insights
Preferred
MBA or advanced degree preferred
Experience with reporting, analytics, and visualization tools, including Power BI, Tableau, QuickBase, OneStream, or similar tools strongly preferred
Python programming experience strongly preferred
Working knowledge of data visualization, dashboard development, and database management preferred
Real Estate industry experience strongly preferred
Company
Hillwood Investment Properties
Hillwood Investment Properties is a leader in acquiring and developing high-quality industrial properties across the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, and Europe.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase