Director, Financial Advisory (Occupier)

Director, Financial Advisory (Occupier)

The Director, Financial Advisory is a leadership role responsible for managing a financial analysis and advisory function that specializes in corporate real estate transaction analysis for corporate occupier clients. This role works closely with brokerage professionals, transaction managers, and client stakeholders to deliver transaction analysis and recommendations regarding lease evaluations and comparisons, lease restructures, lease vs. buy, acquisitions / dispositions, strategic real estate alternatives, subleases, relocations, build-to suit transactions and other customized projects. It is essential to demonstrate a high level of customer service / interpersonal skills to internal and external stakeholders. The Financial Advisory Manager is accountable for developing standardized, scalable financial deliverables, ensuring the accuracy of lease-related modeling, and managing a team of advisors supporting transactions locally to globally. In addition, this role will oversee the P&L, driving decisions to optimize overall brokerage revenue, control costs, and ensure financial performance aligns with business objectives.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities :

• Accountable for the performance of a multi-region team whose responsibilities include :
• The preparation of accurate complex and sophisticated cash flow and GAAP analyses, lease comparisons, lease restructures, lease vs. buy, acquisitions / dispositions, strategic real estate alternatives, subleases, sale leasebacks, cancellations / buyouts, relocations, build-to suits, and other strategic real estate alternatives
• Translation of complex financial findings into clear, strategic recommendations to inform leasing negotiations and broader portfolio decisions.
• Analysis of real estate costs and recommendation of optimal transaction strategies based on client financial objectives and risk tolerance.
• The preparation of client materials that are professional, accurate, high-impact and reflect the standards of quality normally associated with C&W work product
• Reading and analyzing complex legal real estate related documentation to include leases, financing / loan agreements, mortgage documents, partnership agreements, and corporate financial statements for relevant financial information that will impact the assignment
• Lead the continued development and refinement of standard financial models to be used in the delivery of analysis and recommendations to clients; evolve delivery as appropriate given the availability of new technology and tools
• Support or lead the production of business case materials, transaction summaries, and strategic implementation plans.
• Collaborate with industry groups and companies to identify new means, methods, materials and other industry innovations to promote to our clients and teams

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Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements. The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate's experience and qualifications. The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role. The compensation for the position is : $149,685.00 - $176,100.00.

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

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