Senior Manager, Global Real Estate Operations and Finance

Senior Manager, Global Real Estate Operations and Finance

Location: Westerville, OH / Greater Columbus, OH Metro

Reports to: VP, Global Real Estate

Position Summary

The Senior Manager, Global Real Estate Operations and Finance plays a critical role in supporting the Corporate Real Estate (CRE) team through advanced financial planning, data modeling, performance tracking, and operational analysis across the global portfolio. This position enables executive decision-making by delivering accurate, timely, and actionable insights that drive efficiency, transparency, and strategic alignment.

This individual will be responsible for developing sophisticated data models, integrating disparate datasets, and creating impactful visualizations to inform portfolio strategy, cost optimization, and real estate operations. The Senior Manager will partner with regional real estate teams, finance, accounting, and workplace functions to improve reporting processes and data quality across platforms.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead the development of advanced financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and capital planning

* Consolidate and analyze real estate data across lease administration, project management, and facility operations systems

* Design and maintain interactive dashboards and reporting tools using platforms such as Power BI or Tableau

* Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), occupancy costs, space utilization, and operational performance trends

* Conduct scenario planning and develop business cases for strategic initiatives including consolidations, relocations, and expansions

* Collaborate with global stakeholders to ensure alignment of financial assumptions, data integrity, and operational priorities

* Support internal audits, compliance initiatives, and variance analyses as part of quarterly and annual planning cycles

* Propose improvements to data governance, system integration, and reporting automation across the CRE function

Qualifications & Experience

* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Analytics, Real Estate, Economics, or related discipline (Master's or MBA preferred)

* 5+ years of experience in a real estate, finance, or operational analysis role within a corporate or consulting environment

* Expert-level Excel skills with strong background in financial modeling and scenario analysis

* Proficient in business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent) and integrating data from multiple sources

* Familiarity with IWMS, ERP, and CRE technology platforms (e.g., Tririga, Archibus, Tango, SAP)

* Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable recommendations for executive stakeholders

* Excellent interpersonal, communication, and storytelling skills with a track record of stakeholder influence

Key Competencies

* Advanced Data Modeling & Visualization

* Financial & Operational Analysis

* Strategic Thinking

* Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

* Process Improvement & Automation

* Results Orientation

* Business Insight & Communication

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