FP&A Analyst

Your Opportunity

Scion is seeking a talented Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst to join us in executing our vision. This position will deliver accurate and efficient budgeting, forecasting and reporting, while driving continuous process improvement. The FP&A team is responsible for monthly and quarterly financial reporting, market and portfolio analytics, budgeting and forecasting, variance analysis, capital expenditure analysis, market research, and critical financial reports and analyses presented to institutional partners and Scion’s executive leadership team.                             

The FP&A Analyst is curious, highly analytical and excels in a fast-paced, agile, corporate environment with a role that extends beyond mere financial metrics; it encompasses the translation of data into actionable insights, the confidence of precise forecasting, and the development of detailed presentations that underscore Scion’s investment performance.

This position is based out of our corporate headquarters in Chicago, IL.

Your Benefits

• FLSA Status Exempt
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Paid Time Off + Floating Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k Matching
• Paid Maternal Leave
• Parental Leave
• Learning reimbursement opportunities

Your Responsibilities

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Drive the property-level annual budgeting and periodic reforecasting process, collaborating closely with asset management, property operations, revenue management, capital, and other departments to ensure precision and quality.
• Analyze proposed budgets against historical performance, portfolio and external benchmarks, contracts, and strategic initiatives to determine variances and optimize allocations.
• Be a leading authority on the budgeting and forecasting system, processes, and methodologies, ensuring up-to-date knowledge and application.

Reporting

• Play a pivotal role in enhancing the reporting process through advanced automation, databasing, and business intelligence tool utilization.
• Assess monthly and quarterly performance, identifying key trends and insights across individual properties and the entire portfolio.
• Create detailed monthly cash balance forecasts, presenting future distribution possibilities and offering insightful analysis on projected cashflows.
• Craft and maintain advanced financial models and asset management tracking tools aimed at providing clarity on investment performance and actionable insights.
• Deliver presentations with detailed financial analyses, tailored for various stakeholders in a coherent and concise format.
• Assist in the preparation of materials for board meetings, investor presentations, and other stakeholders.

Research

• Spearhead special research initiatives, providing in-depth analysis for various projects, and collaborating with multiple departments across the organization.
• Translate complex analysis results into clear, actionable insights for internal teams, senior management, and external investors using top-tier executive communication skills.

The responsibilities listed above may not be all inclusive.

What We Require

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, or other STEM program. Candidates with 0-3 years of professional experience are preferred.
• Proficient financial modeling skills.
• Experience or familiarity with data visualization and business intelligence tools (e.g., Looker) is an advantage.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, including experience with PowerPoint for effective presentation.
• Proven track record of fostering collaboration both internally across all departments and with external partners.

Operational Details

• Job location is based at Scion’s Chicago corporate headquarters.
• Working hours consist of standard daytime business hours.

The Scion Group LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, color, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, physical or mental disability (as long as the employee/applicant is otherwise qualified for the job with or without a reasonable accommodation), genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, uniformed service, veteran status, pregnancy or other legally protected status or category under federal or state law. The Scion Group LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all locations in which the Company has properties. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, training and other terms and conditions of employment. The Scion Group LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities.

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