Senior Business Analyst

Kforce has a client in Chicago, IL that seeking a strategic and results-driven Senior Business Analyst with financial expertise and a strong background in real estate. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of analytical rigor, industry insight, and leadership capability. Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of detailed financial models for real estate acquisitions, developments, and portfolio optimization
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to senior leadership based on in-depth financial and market analysis
• Evaluate real estate transactions, including lease analysis, sale versus buy analysis, and risk-return assessments
• Partner with acquisitions, asset management, and development teams to align financial planning with business objectives
• Conduct scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and stress testing to support real estate decisions
• Design, build, and maintain interactive dashboards-preferably in Looker (Looker Studio/Looker BI)-that translate complex data into clear, actionable visuals for business stakeholders
• Perform end to end analysis: define the problem with stakeholders, explore data, develop KPIs, and synthesize findings into concise narratives and executive ready presentations
• Champion data integrity and self service analytics, coaching teammates on data governance best practices, documenting data sources/metrics, and iterating solutions based on user feedback and evolving business needs
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or a related field preferred
• 5-8+ years of experience in financial analysis, business analysis, or investment strategy within the real estate sector
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Looker)
• Strong understanding of real estate valuation metrics (IRR, NOI, Cap Rate, DSCR, etc.) and investment structures
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Strategic thinker with a strong commercial mindset and attention to detail
• Proven ability to manage multiple high-impact projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Experience in a client-serving environment and/or working on dynamic teams is a plus
• Experience proactively managing multiple commitments and tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines while exercising attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy and quality