Finance Analyst – Expansion

CIC (Cambridge Innovation Center)

. Build and own financial models for new campuses and other expansion opportunities .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeCambridge • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $91,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial modeling and analysis, with a strong ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for executive decision-making. Proficient in advanced Excel and familiar with reporting tools like Power BI, with a background in real estate or similar industries.

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Financial ModelingAdvanced Excel SkillsData AnalysisReal Estate ExperiencePresentation Development

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingData AnalysisExcelP&L ModelingSensitivity AnalysisAd Hoc AnalysisModel DevelopmentLease Terms AnalysisOccupancy Revenue ModelingBuildout Cost Estimation

Soft Skills

CommunicationProblem-SolvingFlexibilityCollaborationTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Power BIReporting Tools

Industry Keywords

Real EstateHospitalityCo-WorkingSite SelectionLease NegotiationsBusiness Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and own financial models for new campuses and other expansion opportunities
Define model inputs, test assumptions, and analyze sensitivity of outcomes
Work with the Senior Project Manager and regional leads to align models with deal terms and site realities
Turn model outputs into decision-ready recommendations for the executive team
Track financial results at campus and company level, identify trends, and flag strategic and operational implications
Compile financial and operational data for Quarterly Business Reviews and help build presentation materials
Perform ad hoc analysis for strategic projects
Improve company-wide financial models and templates
Support the Business Operations Manager, executive team, and broader organization with data analysis and recommendations for new projects and products

Requirements

What you’ll need

3 to 5 years of hands-on financial modeling, ideally in real estate, hospitality, co-working or another business where you’ve modeled physical sites or locations
A degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Mathematics or a similar field, or equivalent practical experience
Experience building models from scratch for new sites, projects or locations, including lease terms, buildout costs, occupancy or revenue ramp, and site-level P&L
Advanced Excel skills, including building, stress-testing and explaining models
Track record of turning analysis into clear recommendations for non-finance leaders
Comfortable explaining numbers to senior, non-finance leaders and pushing back when assumptions do not hold up
Willingness to perform operational work in addition to modeling
Ability to work calmly and productively with tight timelines and changing priorities
Flexibility with international time zones
Power BI or similar reporting tools (nice to have)
Exposure to lease negotiations, site selection or development projects (nice to have)

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% company-paid premium healthcare and dental benefits
100% company-paid long- and short-term disability, and life insurance
401k (must be 21+)
23 days of PTO accrued annually (more with seniority)
Thirteen paid holidays