Financial Analyst at Public Storage in Glendale, CA

Summary: Public Storage is the largest owner and operator of self-storage facilities in the world, recognized for its exceptional work culture and career growth opportunities. The Financial Analyst will support enterprise-wide planning, develop quarterly outlooks, and deliver key financial analyses, working closely with corporate and operational leaders to enhance the company’s financial performance and strategies. Responsibilities: - Support enterprise-wide planning by developing budgets and consolidating inputs from leaders across the organization - Aid quarterly earnings activity by preparing executive level presentations and analyses to support guidance ranges - Execute time-sensitive ad-hoc projects and financial pro-forma, e.g., what-if scenarios, sensitivity analysis, etc - Design and maintain reports and dashboards on various financial and business KPIs with an emphasis on identifying outliers - Analyze and review variances against plan and prior year performance, focusing on key drivers - Drive process improvement efforts through automation and standardization Required Qualifications: - 1+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, investment banking, and/or private equity (will consider internships as well as academic projects) - Expertise in building complex Excel models and strong proficiency in creating executive-level PowerPoint presentations - Strong understanding of financial statements and key financial performance metrics - Proficiency in Workday Adaptive Planning strongly preferred; experience with additional business intelligence and analytic tools (e.g., Tableau, SQL) is a plus - Demonstrates a self-driven attitude with exceptional willingness to learn new skills - Highly motivated with outstanding analytical and organizational skills - Ability to effectively collaborate with leaders and key stakeholders across all levels - Ability to work in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment while managing multiple priorities and shifting deadlines - Must have a high level of intellectual curiosity and strong desire to play an active role in broader business initiatives - Strong verbal and written communication skills Preferred Qualifications: - Proficiency in Workday Adaptive Planning strongly preferred; experience with additional business intelligence and analytic tools (e.g., Tableau, SQL) is a plus Required Skills: Financial planning, analysis, Corporate finance, Investment banking, Private equity, Excel modeling, PowerPoint presentations, Financial statements, Financial performance metrics, Workday Adaptive Planning, Business intelligence tools, Tableau, SQL, Analytical skills Benefits: Additional discretionary bonuses or incentives