Financial Analyst, FP&A at Ventas, Inc. in Chicago, IL

Summary: Ventas, Inc. is a leading S&P 500 company focused on providing exceptional environments for a growing aging population. The Financial Analyst in FP&A supports forecasting, financial modeling, and analytical processes to enhance portfolio performance and strategic decision-making. 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 Required Qualifications: - 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 Required Skills: Financial modeling, Forecasting, Microsoft Excel Important Skills: Budgeting, Data analysis, PowerPoint, Understanding financial statements Nice-to-Have Skills: Tableau Benefits: Discretionary incentive compensation, Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement savings, Paid time off, Other wellness benefits under applicable plan terms