Lead Business Aligned Financial Analyst

Wells Fargo

. Lead complex real estate financial analysis for strategic initiatives and senior management decisions .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial modeling, analysis, and governance within real estate finance, with a strong focus on influencing senior stakeholders and adhering to risk management frameworks. Proven ability to mentor teams and drive continuous improvement in financial processes.

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Financial ModelingReal Estate FinanceRisk ManagementExecutive-Level CommunicationData Analysis

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisNPV Cash-Flow AssessmentLease AccountingTransaction AnalysisForecasting ProcessesModel CoordinationAFE TrackingComplex Data AnalysisFinancial GovernanceFinancial Recommendations

Soft Skills

MentoringInfluencingCollaborationCommunicationLeadership

Tools & Technologies

MS Excel

Industry Keywords

Corporate Real EstateLease-Vs.-BuySale-LeasebackAcquisitionsDivestituresRisk and Control FrameworkFinancial StandardsStrategic InitiativesDue DiligenceMatrixed Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead complex real estate financial analysis for strategic initiatives and senior management decisions
Develop, enhance, and maintain financial models for lease-vs.-buy, sale-leaseback, acquisitions, and dispositions
Advise senior leaders on financial impacts, risks, and tradeoffs
Assess P&L and NPV cash-flow implications of real estate strategies
Partner with strategic planners, relationship managers, and transaction executives
Lead discussions and present financial recommendations to senior and executive audiences
Ensure adherence to Wells Fargo’s risk and control framework, transaction approval governance, and modeling standards
Participate in due diligence for acquisitions, divestitures, and contractual obligations
Own portfolio-level financial governance, including AFE tracking, forecasting alignment, and model coordination
Drive financial modeling and forecasting standards, consistency, efficiency, and continuous improvement
Mentor and provide guidance on complex analyses
Influence leadership forums through financial expertise, risk awareness, and business partnership

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of Finance, Accounting, or related experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education
Experience in commercial or corporate real estate finance, including transaction analysis, lease accounting, lease vs. buy, sale-leaseback, acquisitions, and dispositions
Strong financial modeling and complex data analysis experience
Advanced MS Excel skills
Experience developing, enhancing, or governing financial modeling standards, forecasting processes, and analytical frameworks
Ability to influence and partner with senior stakeholders in a matrixed environment
Strong verbal, written, and executive-level communication skills
Strong risk management mindset and experience within a corporate risk and control framework
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated leadership through mentoring, knowledge sharing, and contributing to a collaborative team culture
Ability to work from one of the Irving, Texas or Charlotte, North Carolina locations on a hybrid schedule
Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work schedule
Relocation assistance is not available
Equal opportunity employment
Medical accommodation available upon request
Drug-free workplace