Sr. Analyst, Real Estate Finance & Strategy

About the Role

Gap Inc.’s Global Real Estate Finance & Strategy team provides strategic and analytical support to the Gap, Inc. global portfolio of brands including Gap, Banana Republic, Athleta, and Old Navy. We are dedicated to all brands and are responsible for making strategic investment decisions for the company’s fleet of retail stores.

We are currently seeking a Senior Real Estate Financial Analyst to contribute to strategic and analytical initiatives within the Gap Inc. global real estate portfolio. The ideal candidate has a strong financial background and a keen interest in real estate finance and portfolio management. The Senior Real Estate Financial Analyst is responsible for driving strategic real estate decisions through in-depth analysis, synthesizing quantitative as well as qualitative data into coherent fact-based recommendations.

What You'll Do

• Support the development of brand real estate strategies and strategic initiatives as well as support the leasing team with all financials related to real estate 

• Support near-term and long-term strategic planning efforts for brands at the market and store level (i.e., market planning, growth strategy, ROIC, financial modeling, and P&L analysis)

• Recommend global real estate portfolio actions though evaluation of business and real estate trends, deal terms and cash flow analysis, and scenario analysis

• Responsible for the development of business cases for investment decisions in collaboration with Real Estate Field, Store Design and Development, Store Operations, Finance, and Legal business partners

• Prepare and present real estate actions and investment recommendations to senior leaders in real estate reviews and committee meetings

• Manage critical dates for real estate transactions and initiatives

• Responsible for ad hoc projects, reporting, and analysis as needed

• Develop and maintain effective relationships with business partners at all levels of the organization

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics or related field, CPA or MBA a plus

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in real estate, finance, or business planning; retail and/or real estate industry experience a plus

• Strong financial acumen and understanding of cash flows and investment planning metrics (e.g., NPV, IRR, EBITDA)

• Detail-oriented self-starter with the ability to work both independently and cross-functionally managing multiple projects

• Knowledge of advanced Excel (e.g., macros, pivot tables, Essbase) and PowerPoint functions a plus

• Adept written and verbal communication abilities