FP&A Contractor

This is a contract, temporary position for 6 months, with possible extension. This role is onsite 5 days a week at our Chicago office. About the RoleThe Associate, FP&A plays a key role in budgeting, forecasting, financial analytics, and reporting across Perform Properties. This position partners closely with FP&A colleagues, market teams, asset management, investments, accounting, leasing and corporate departments and leadership to deliver high-quality accurate financial insights of the company's diversified commercial real estate portfolio of office and retail assets, and maintain critical planning systems.Working under the Director of FP&A, this role provides analytical support for asset, fund, and portfolio level reporting, KPI tracking, asset management analyses, and the preparation of high-quality materials for senior management at Perform Properties and Blackstone.The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, a high degree of attention to detail, exceptional communication skills, and is eager to grow within a dynamic, data driven, high-performing finance organization.Key ResponsibilitiesBudgeting & Forecasting SupportAssist in administering budgeting and forecasting systems and serve as a liaison to the technology team and third-party system providers.Support the development and preparation of the annual budget, quarterly reforecast, and three-year projections across property level and fund level P&Ls.Direct the coordination and compilation of inputs from portfolio and asset management, leasing, property management, corporate departments, and shared services.Provide user support, including training, troubleshooting, and process guidance for property management and corporate partners.Financial Analytics & Forecast ReviewPrepare and review financial analyses across sectors, markets, and investments.Ensure completeness and accuracy of forecast inputs and outputs.Identify and analyze trends, risks, and opportunities through data analysis and performance review.Critical review of cross-departmental work product, consolidated budget and forecast reports, to validate completeness, accuracy, and reasonableness of forecasts.Support variance analysis to budget and forecastReporting & Performance InsightsSupport the creation and maintenance of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting packages, including recurring asset, fund, and portfolio level P&L reports.Assist with the development and maintenance of KPI dashboards tracking NOI, SSNOI, occupancy, leasing activity, recoveries, operating expenses, and corporate overhead, and analyze trends.Contribute to analysis of leasing activity, touring trends, rental rates, financial performance, and operational metrics.Assist in preparing clear, accurate, and consistent content for presentations and reporting materials.Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.Deliver ad-hoc analysis and insights to support strategic and operational decision-making.Required CompetenciesFinancial Analysis: Strategic thinker with strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret data and develop insights.Communication Skills: Communicates clearly with both financial and non-financial stakeholders. Collaborative and receptive to feedback.Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy and consistency across all work product.Resourcefulness: Able to solve problems independently and navigate ambiguity.Time Management: Manages multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.5+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, or related analytical roles, ideally within real estate or a related industry.Experience with budgeting/forecasting systems and financial modeling.Strong PowerPoint, Excel, and analytical skills; experience with BI tools, Argus, or Yardi is a plus.Ability to prioritize and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.