Financial Analyst Senior - Corporate Finance

About Fairfield

If you're driven and looking for a collaborative workplace that makes a difference, you just might be a fit for Fairfield! We are a leader in the multifamily housing industry and we're passionate about creating exceptional apartment living. As we continue to grow, we're dedicated to investing in our people. Our culture is built on trust, support, and the drive to do great work. Whether you're launching your career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to make an impact, develop your skills, and be part of something bigger. Come build your future with us!

About the Role

The Senior Financial Analyst, Corporate Finance supports corporate-level planning, forecasting, reporting, and performance analysis to inform strategic and investment decisions. Reporting to the Director of Corporate Finance, this role delivers core FP&A outputs including budget, forecast, variance analysis, and capital planning using modern platforms such as Microsoft Fabric, Workday Adaptive Planning, and Power BI Direct Lake.

This role extends beyond traditional analysis, requiring expertise in financial modeling, data modeling, and applied AI tools including Copilot and LLM-based solutions. The position builds and maintains models, dashboards, and reporting that translate complex data into actionable insights, while developing AI-enabled workflows that improve forecasting accuracy, reduce cycle time, and enhance decision-making.

This position follows a hybrid work schedule, with three days on‑site and two days remote. Candidates must reside within commuting distance of our corporate office in the Sorrento Valley area of San Diego, CA.

What You'll Do

Below is a snapshot of what this role is all about. While there is more to it, this is the core focus.

Reporting & Performance Insights

• Completes monthly, quarterly and year end reporting.

• Reports, analyzes, and interprets financial and operating data for business units.

• Maintains standardized reporting and analysis that explains key variances, trends, and performance drivers.

Forecasting Models & Dashboards

• Develops and maintains sophisticated financial forecasting models and dashboards.

• Ability to develop and manage complex models, spreadsheets, and databases, KPIs.

• Ability to project cash and working capital needs.

Investment and Valuation Support

• Familiar with Investment Returns & Waterfalls (IRR, Multiples, NPV).

• Understanding of asset valuation & various proforma models (DCF).

• Completes other adhoc projects as assigned to aid management and investors in strategy and investment decisions.

Executive Presentations & Partnership

• Responsible for creation of presentations for senior management.

• Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of employees and management to maximize performance and results.

• Must be detailed, organized and a strong team player.

Compliance & Training

• Completes company required training by established deadline.

• Complies with all Fairfield standards, applicable health and safety rules and regulations, as well as applicable local, state and federal laws.

• Any other duties or responsibilities that may be assigned.

Why You'll Love Fairfield

We're all about creating communities that people are proud to call home. Being a part of Fairfield means more than a rewarding career with personal growth. It's a partnership, working alongside colleagues in an open-dialogue environment that encourages growth and the sharing of ideas. We know that our associates are a key ingredient to our success, and we're proud to reflect that in our culture.

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Driven by Vision : We are a vertically integrated operator and investment manager in the multifamily sector with in-house development, construction, acquisition, and property and asset management services. As we continue to grow, we want you to grow with us.

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Career Growth & Learning : Fairfield values new ideas at every level. We offer training, coaching, and mentoring to help associates develop their careers and inspire them to create change for the better.

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Culture of Collaboration : Enjoy a professional, supportive environment where we work together to drive meaningful impact.

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A Company that Cares : We are proud to offer robust benefit packages with a focus on both quality of care and affordability. We offer competitive compensation plans, 401(k) matching, and paid time off, including sick days and volunteer time off (VTO) to support causes that matter to you.

What We're Looking For

Education & Certifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance or Economics is required; advanced degree is a plus.

Experience

• 5+ years of relevant Financial Analyst experience; real estate industry experience is a plus.

• Experience in Adaptive Planning, Tableau and multidimensional databases a plus.

• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining complex financial models used for forecasting, vari