Financial Analyst - Real Estate (leasing)

LaSalle Network is hiring a Real Estate (Leasing) FP&A Analyst for one of our publicly traded clients headquartered in downtown Chicago. This contract-to-hire opportunity is ideal for someone who loves blending financial strategy with real estate operations — helping shape the company’s footprint and future growth.

If you’re a sharp analyst with a passion for modeling, lease review and strategic finance, this could be your next big career move.

Hourly rate for this role is between $40-$52 with the opportunity to convert into a permanent role after 3 moths. Medical, dental, vision, and 401k are offered, along with a generous PTO policy for direct hire candidates.

What’s the job?

• Build and maintain dynamic models to assess potential expansion, relocation and renewal opportunities
• Review lease documents, abstract key financial terms and partner with finance and accounting teams to ensure accuracy
• Monitor monthly rent and operating expenses, investigating variances and recommending actions
• Keep a clean and current lease database with all key property and business unit details
• Draft supporting materials for capital requests and new real estate initiatives
• Analyze site-level performance and identify key operational drivers
• Collaborate cross-functionally to provide clear, actionable financial insights
• Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance reporting efficiency and data accuracy

What’s needed?

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or similar field
• 3+ years of relevant FP&A or real estate finance experience
• Strong Excel modeling and data management capabilities
• Experience reviewing or abstracting commercial leases
• Confidence communicating complex information to various stakeholders

What’s in it for me?

• Opportunity to move into a permanent role after 2–3 months
• Work with a respected, publicly traded company in the Loop
• Competitive compensation and benefits while on contract
• Career growth in a high-visibility, analytical role

If you are interested in the Real Estate Financial Analyst role, Please apply today!

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All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends, hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker’s Compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided.