Walker & Dunlop, Inc.

Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

Posted on: 4 Apr 2025

Chicago, IL

Job Description

Department:

Financial Analysis & Fund Accounting

We are Walker & Dunlop.  We are one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry, enabling real estate owners and operators to bring their visions of communities — where people live, work, shop, and play — to life. We are committed to creating meaningful social, environmental, and economic change in our communities.

Department Overview

Financial Planning and Analysis produces internal management reports for the executive and senior leadership as well as budgeting & forecasting materials.

The Impact You Will Have

As an FP&A Senior Analyst, you will work as a member of the Financial Planning & Analysis team to provide senior and executive leadership with reports and other financial materials needed to make strategic decisions and manage the internal operations of the business. You will collaborate with teams across the company, including Accounting, Financial Reporting, Internal Audit, Investor Relations, Business Development, Human Resources, and Marketing. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to various aspects of commercial real estate finance within a publicly traded company.

Primary Responsibilities

Prepare financial reports and dashboards for senior management to provide insights on financial performance (e.g., monthly, quarterly, and annual reports).

Gather and analyze data to support the preparation of financial reports, forecasts, and budgets.

Identify areas for process improvement and suggest and implement process improvements

Work closely with the FP&A team to perform ad hoc requests and projects & perform other duties as assigned.

Attendance is generally 8:30 am – 5:30 pm EST Monday through Friday with the ability to work up to 2 of those days remotely

Education and Experience

BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Data Science, or related field.

2 years of public accounting experience

CPA preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Excellent communication skills, professional presentation, and keen attention to details.

Strong time management and organizational skills

Discretion in dealing with highly sensitive and confidential information.

Ability to meet key tight/changing deadlines and multitask

Skilled in Microsoft Excel

Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness in teaming with colleagues and other stakeholders

This position has an estimated base salary of $75,000 - $90,000 plus discretionary bonus. An employment offer is based on the applicant’s relevant work experience, applicable knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

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What We Offer? 

The opportunity to join one of Fortune Magazine’s Great Places to Work winners from 2015-2023 

Comprehensive benefit options* that have earned Walker & Dunlop the silver level of the 2022 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation™, some of which include:
  - Up to 83% subsidized medical payroll deductions
  - Competitive dental and vision benefits
  - 401(k) + match
  - Pre-tax transit and commuting benefits
  - A robust health and wellness program – earn cash rewards and gain access to resources that
    promote health, engagement, and balance
  - Paid maternity and parental leave, as well as other family paid leave programs
  - Company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance
  - Health Savings Account and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending 

Career development opportunities 

Empowerment and encouragement to give back – volunteer hours and donation matching 

 
*Eligibility may vary based on average number of hours worked 

Walker & Dunlop, Inc.

Bethesda, MD

Walker & Dunlop strives to be the premier commercial real estate finance company in the country by providing financing solutions and investment sales to owners of multifamily and commercial properties. As one of the largest providers of commercial real estate finance, we offer deep industry knowledge, an unparalleled team of finance professionals, broad market coverage and excellent customer service – all inside a public company with a family company culture. With Walker & Dunlop, clients receive a “boutique” level of service, but with all the same resources of a large lending platform. We have over 1,000 professionals located in 41 offices throughout the United States dedicated to providing our clients with the best financing available.

Our comprehensive suite of financing solutions allows us to originate loans for our own balance sheet, and investment partnerships, or for sale to Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, HUD, life insurance companies, banks and CMBS providers. Our financing expertise, scaled lending platform and unyielding commitment to client satisfaction make Walker & Dunlop a great choice for your commercial real estate financing needs.

Specialties

commercial real estate financing, apartment financing, manufactured housing financing, healthcare financing, student housing financing, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, HUD, Bridge Loans, Life Company, Investment Sales, and commercial real estate

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