Portfolio Management FP&A Manager/Director, Real Estate

LocationLondon - One Canada Square, Level 25Business - Real EstateBrookfield Real Estate Group is one ofBrookfield’s primary operating groups. The Real Estate Group is one of the world's largest investors in real estate, with a global portfolio that includes office, retail, multifamily, logistics, hospitality and alternative real estate assets on five continents. The Group owns and operates approximately $268 billion of assets representing the most iconic properties in the world’s most dynamic markets. We seek to generate value by leveraging our operating expertise and focusing on our core real estate capabilities of leasing, financing, development, design and construction as well as property and facilities management. For more information, visit .Brookfield CultureBrookfield has a unique and dynamic culture.  We seek team members who have a long-term focus and whose values align with our Attributes of a Brookfield Leader:  Entrepreneurial, Collaborative and Disciplined.  Brookfield is committed to the development of our people through challenging work assignments and exposure to diverse businesses.Job DescriptionRole OverviewWe are looking for a Portfolio Management FP&A Manager/Director to lead the review and analysis of performance reporting, valuations, and business plans across the European platform, which comprises all real estate asset classes including office, hospitality, retail, residential, and life sciences.Reporting to the European head of FP&A and Investor Relations, the Manager/Director will be influential in ensuring the portfolio companies are successfully able to carry out the valuation and private fund reporting needs of Brookfield. The candidate will build relationships with internal business partners, portfolio company finance teams, and the group FP&A team in New York, and be a student of the businesses. The individual will ensure deliverables from the portfolio companies are of a high standard before presenting to senior leadership.Responsibilities include:Consolidate platform performance key metrics and assumptions to communicate a holistic view of the European real estate platform; understand sector and regional trends, and prepare analyses for relevant senior stakeholdersServe as the key contact for the New York finance team, able to assist with ad-hoc queries, consulting appropriately with specialists in the wider team Support Investor Relations and Fundraising teams on quantitative and complex investor requests to advance fundraising initiatives; preparation of quarterly quantitative deliverables to investorsCollaborate with various internal and external parties including business partners, portfolio company finance teams, and portfolio management to provide oversight of private fund investment valuations on a quarterly basisAssist with the creation and on-going assessment of portfolio valuations, ensuring consistency with other Brookfield investments and industry standardsUnderstand commercial business drivers for quarterly results through interaction with the business partners, portfolio companies and portfolio managersLeverage knowledge of investment business plans to review and challenge projection assumptions, analyze  value appreciation and return drivers and communicate strategic initiatives on a quarterly basisAssist in onboarding new portfolio companies and work with the teams to complete initial reporting requirementsCommunicate liquidity needs of portfolio companies with New York based team to ensure funding is in-place when requiredPrepare specific analysis and special projects as requiredKey Competencies:Experience of FP&A within a matrix organisationDemonstrates understanding of financial models to analyze various valuation methodologies and asset management model key assumptionsExperience in understanding complex transactions (acquisitions, dispositions, or debt financings)Commercially focussed finance individual with excellent stakeholder skills, comfortable communicating to senior Brookfield and portfolio company finance leadership, auditors, legal, and tax teamsClear and concise communicator – make the complex simple to understandAbility to work on multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines and goals, whilst working in a dynamic and fast paced multi-jurisdictional environmentWillingness and capability to take ownership of processes/deliverablesSelf-starter and independent thinker who acts creatively to problem solve and propose solutionsSuperior organization skills with great attention to detailKey Requirements6-8 years relevant experienceReal Estate or other tangible asset sector experience preferredExperience working with private fund structures preferredAchieved 2.1 in any degree disciplineStrong Excel skills and proficient in PowerPoint#LI-BO1Brookfield is committed to maintaining a Positive Work Environment that is safe and respectful; our shared success depends on it.  Accordingly, we do not tolerate workplace discrimination, violence or harassment.We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.SummaryLocation: London, EnglandType: Full time