Residential Development Analyst

Maas Residential Real Estate are looking for an experienced and ambitious property development analyst with proven success providing advanced financial modelling and analysis of project feasibilities, budgets and cashflows management.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• To maintain governance, accuracy and integrity of project feasibility, budget and cashflow management systems and timeliness of reporting and communications
• Advanced financial modelling and detailed project analysis using Microsoft Excel and ARGUS Estate Master suite of applications including DF, DM and CC
• Prepare, critique and analyse feasibilities, budgets and cash flow models for the purposes of providing key return metrics and financial risk and sensitivity analysis
• Assist in undertaking research, site specific investigations and due diligence to prepare commercial analysis supporting acquisition and investment recommendations
• Project performance forecasting, analysis and evaluation, including residual land values, development margins, net present values, and internal rates of return
• Preparation of monthly PCG reports and supporting feasibilities
• Ensure actual costs and revenues are maintained in project feasibility models
• Detailed project level and consolidated portfolio feasibility and variance analysis
• Actively communicate with project and accounting teams to ensure effective standardised, scalable, centrally managed processes and systems
• Assist with identifying project, operational and financial risks and risk mitigation strategies
• Identify and manage risks and opportunities to optimise strategic business outcomes
• Monitoring planning, development, sales, marketing and home construction programs to identify and report on development project feasibility, budget or operational impacts
• Maintain current and accurate knowledge of the residential property development industry, finance sector, and relevant government policies and legislation

Essential Requirements

• Inquisitive self-motivated analytical professional with a passion for property, who is resilient and eager to work within a high performing culture focused team
• Tertiary qualifications in property, finance, accounting, valuations, funds management or similar, with advanced analytical and numerical skills
• +5 years successful industry experience in a comparable property analyst will be highly regarded (e.g. property/development analysis, property valuations, capital transactions, auditing or advisory, funds management)
• Extensive experience and advanced capability in the use of Microsoft Excel and ARGUS Estate Master, including DF, DM and CC suite of applications
• Advanced financial modelling capability, feasibility, budget and cashflow analysis, underpinned by high standards of attention to detail
• Ideally a background in residential project acquisitions, apartment development or master-planned community development
• Highly experienced understanding of real estate, property development or construction projects feasibility, budget and cashflow analysis
• Strong research capabilities and knowledge of relevant market data sources with an ability to synthesise various data sources into concise outputs
• Ability to prepare professional, written, graphical and analytical presentations
• Strongly developed decision making and problem-solving skills
• An enthusiastic and proactive leader that is team culture and customer focused
• Professionally presented, comfortable and confident in a team or group presentation setting, and able to always maintain high professional standards
• Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment, and manage competing priorities.

Benefits and Perks:

• An opportunity to make an impact with a growing and forward-thinking ASX company.
• A competitive salary reflective of your skills and experience.
• We offer an exciting Employee Benefits Platform that provides access to a range of exclusive discounts on banking, retail and healthcare, as well as novated leasing options.
• Access to a comprehensive health and wellbeing program.
• We recognise and reward employees through our monthly Value Awards Program.
• Continued Professional Development and training.
• Flexible work options.
• Opportunities for professional growth within Maas and the broader Group.

For more information about this role, please contact HR@maasgroup.com.au