Lead Business Aligned Financial Analyst

Wells Fargo

Financial Analyst leading real estate financial analysis and modeling in the COO Finance organization. Providing strategic partnership and insights to senior management at Wells Fargo.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeIrving • Iowa, Minnesota, North Carolina, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $119,000 - $206,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial modeling and analysis within the real estate sector, providing strategic insights and recommendations to senior leadership. Proven ability to influence decision-making and ensure adherence to risk management frameworks while fostering a collaborative team environment.

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Financial ModelingReal Estate FinanceRisk ManagementExecutive-Level CommunicationStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisTransaction AnalysisLease AccountingNPV Cash Flow AssessmentAdvanced MS Excel SkillsForecasting ProcessesAnalytical FrameworksPortfolio-Level Financial GovernanceDue Diligence ActivitiesModel Coordination

Soft Skills

MentoringKnowledge SharingInfluencingCollaborationIndependent Work

Industry Keywords

Corporate Real EstateCapital AllocationLease vs. Buy StrategiesSale-LeasebackAcquisitionsDivestituresGovernanceRisk and Control FrameworkP&L AssessmentTransaction Approvals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead complex real estate financial analysis supporting strategic initiatives and senior management decision-making
Develop, enhance, and maintain advanced financial models to evaluate transactions including lease vs. buy, sale-leaseback, acquisitions, and dispositions
Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders, delivering clear, concise insights on financial impacts, risks, and tradeoffs
Assess P&L and NPV cash flow implications of real estate strategies to support disciplined capital allocation decisions
Partner with CPG stakeholders including strategic planners, relationship managers, and transaction executives to deliver actionable analysis
Independently lead discussions and present financial recommendations to senior and executive-level audiences
Ensure adherence to Wells Fargo’s risk and control framework, including governance around transaction approvals and modeling standards
Participate in due diligence activities, evaluating financial implications tied to acquisitions, divestitures, and contractual obligations
Own and drive portfolio-level financial governance, including AFE tracking, forecasting alignment, and model coordination
Act as a process owner for financial modeling and forecasting standards, promoting consistency, efficiency, and continuous improvement
Provide informal leadership through mentoring, knowledge sharing, and guidance on complex analyses
Influence outcomes in leadership forums through strong financial acumen, risk awareness, and business partnership

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of Finance, Accounting, or related experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Experience in commercial or corporate real estate finance, including transaction analysis, lease accounting, and strategies such as lease vs. buy, sale-leaseback, acquisitions, and dispositions
Strong experience in financial modeling, analysis, interpretation of complex data, the ability to build and maintain sophisticated financial models, utilizing advanced MS Excel skills
Experience developing, enhancing, or governing financial modeling standards, forecasting processes, and analytical frameworks
Demonstrated ability to influence, partner with, and provide credible challenge to senior stakeholders in a matrixed environment to drive informed decision-making
Strong verbal, written, and executive-level communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial concepts into clear, actionable insights
Strong risk management mindset with experience operating within a corporate risk and control framework environment
Proven 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, high-performing team culture

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits
401(k) Plan
Paid time off
Disability benefits
Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
Parental leave
Critical caregiving leave
Discounts and savings
Commuter benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Scholarships for dependent children
Adoption reimbursement