Core Spaces
Manager, Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis
Core Spaces, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Who We Are
Core Spaces (Core) is more than a real estate company, it's a people company. Where building relationships is just as important as building properties. From researchers and architects to designers and operators, Core is made up of risk takers and dreamers who are on a mission to invent the future of living. Our six cultural values guide us every day and we strive to live them in everything we do:
PUSH
(Invent Better Places to Live),
GRIT
(We Got This),
LIFT
(Help Each Other Win),
SHINE
(Bring Your Full Self),
UPHOLD
(Never Break Trust),
GROW
(Always Get Better). Everything Core does stems from this culture of collaboration and innovation, and the drive to constantly improve the resident experience. This unique approach has led to creating spaces and services that are redefining the way people live.
What We Do
Founded in 2010, Core is a vertically integrated real estate investment manager focused on acquiring, developing and managing across the student housing and build-to-rent ("BTR") sectors. Its residential communities feature world-class amenities, progressive design, and hospitality-driven service. Core's student housing portfolio includes over 48,000 beds currently owned or managed, with a pipeline of over 49,800 beds in various stages of development. Core's BTR division has over 3,000 homes under development, now leasing or in its pipeline in high-growth metros nationwide. For more information, visit www.corespaces.com.
*Portfolio and pipeline numbers as of Q3 2025
Benefits That Matter
A culture that provides you with a sense of belonging Hybrid or remote work options may vary by role to support work-life balance Competitive pay that values your contributions Incentives designed to reward your achievements Paid flexible PTO to disconnect or celebrate life milestones Paid 15 holidays, including your birthday, to disconnect and celebrate Paid Parental Leave that begins after 90 days Paid volunteer time off to give back to your community Monthly workshop weeks; fewer meetings & more collaboration Robust health plan options that begin within at least 30 days of your employment Monthly phone reimbursement Wellness allowance and perks, including a yearly subscription to a meditation app An environment that provides you a voice to share your perspectives Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for access to confidential support services Company retirement options including 401(k) + matching & Roth account option Position Overview
Core Spaces is seeking a seasoned Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to join our finance team in Chicago who has experience in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting for real estate management. The Manager of Corporate FP&A plays a crucial role in overseeing and managing all aspects of corporate budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. You will be a strategic business partner, and instrumental in achieving the company's overall success and growth, playing a pivotal role in fostering informed decision-making throughout the organization. By partnering with various departments and stakeholders' enterprise-wide, you will play a critical role in optimizing financial processes, systems, and creating data analytics and reporting that will drive strategic financial decisions. This role reports directly to the Associate Director of FP&A.
The ideal candidate enjoys analyzing data, building models, and communicating business strategy and results to executives. This role will have a broad range of preparation and reviewing responsibilities and direct engagement with the senior team members across Core Spaces as well as the executive leadership team.
What You Will Do
Budgeting & Forecasting
Manage the Corporate budgeting and re-forecasting process, ensuring alignment with Core's overall financial goals; requires cross collaboration with Executives and Department Heads Assist in the management of corporate cash flow analysis Oversee and strengthen business partnership with real estate and other ancillary business lines, which includes monthly revenue forecasting and tracking Collaborate with Corporate accounting to discuss forecast and actual results. Collaborate with business unit departments such as acquisitions, development, etc. to understand and assist with business strategy and forecasting. Critical role in management of corporate budgeting system Work closely with senior stakeholders to contribute to the development of financial strategies and objectives Research monthly variances from budget and assist team with budget variance explanations Reporting & Analysis
Manage weekly, monthly and quarterly consolidated reporting for senior leadership and key stakeholders, highlighting KPIs, variances, and performance trends Analyze corporate financial performance, identifying trends, opportunities, and risks to inform strategic decision-making Assist in preparation of lender reporting packages and debt covenants which are based on the company's forecast including scenario planning. Manage monthly goals tracking and build out performance reporting Team Management
Lead and mentor a team of 1-2 individuals to support Core's financial planning and budgeting functions Focus on continuous improvement of processes and procedures Occasional travel may be necessary as needed Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned by management Must be able to complete all physical requirements of this role with or without a reasonable accommodation Ideally, You'll Have
Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting; MBA is preferred 5+ years within FP&A role, preferably within the real estate industry Demonstrated expertise and proven track record of successfully leading budgeting processes for real estate portfolios Ability to partner at all levels of the organization Ability to multi-task and manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment Attention to detail and high level of accuracy Comfortable working in an open, team-oriented environment You'll crush it if you have experience with
Strong financial modeling skills and proficiency in financial software and systems, such as enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems such as Yardi or Pigment, financial planning tools, and Excel. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders, at an executive level Detail-oriented, analytical, and strategic thinker with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Organizational Structure
Reports to: Associate Director, Financial Planning & Analysis
Direct Reports: Associate(s) or Analyst(s) of Financial Planning & Analysis
Disclaimer
Please note that job responsibilities, reporting lines, and duties outlined in this job description are subject to change to meet the evolving needs of the organization.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Core Spaces celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment, which creates a sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate and believe every individual should be proud of who they are and the community they represent.
Pay Range
USD $125,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /Yr. Compensation Disclosure
The compensation range listed reflects the base salary or hourly rate that we reasonably and in good faith expect to offer for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as education, experience, skills, certifications, seniority, geographic location, and business needs.
This role may be eligible for additional forms of compensation, including bonuses, commissions, stipends, or non-cash incentives, depending on position and performance. Benefits may include health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other role-based offerings, subject to eligibility requirements.
All compensation components are subject to change based on business needs or market conditions.
Core Spaces (Core) is more than a real estate company, it's a people company. Where building relationships is just as important as building properties. From researchers and architects to designers and operators, Core is made up of risk takers and dreamers who are on a mission to invent the future of living. Our six cultural values guide us every day and we strive to live them in everything we do:
PUSH
(Invent Better Places to Live),
GRIT
(We Got This),
LIFT
(Help Each Other Win),
SHINE
(Bring Your Full Self),
UPHOLD
(Never Break Trust),
GROW
(Always Get Better). Everything Core does stems from this culture of collaboration and innovation, and the drive to constantly improve the resident experience. This unique approach has led to creating spaces and services that are redefining the way people live.
What We Do
Founded in 2010, Core is a vertically integrated real estate investment manager focused on acquiring, developing and managing across the student housing and build-to-rent ("BTR") sectors. Its residential communities feature world-class amenities, progressive design, and hospitality-driven service. Core's student housing portfolio includes over 48,000 beds currently owned or managed, with a pipeline of over 49,800 beds in various stages of development. Core's BTR division has over 3,000 homes under development, now leasing or in its pipeline in high-growth metros nationwide. For more information, visit www.corespaces.com.
*Portfolio and pipeline numbers as of Q3 2025
Benefits That Matter
A culture that provides you with a sense of belonging Hybrid or remote work options may vary by role to support work-life balance Competitive pay that values your contributions Incentives designed to reward your achievements Paid flexible PTO to disconnect or celebrate life milestones Paid 15 holidays, including your birthday, to disconnect and celebrate Paid Parental Leave that begins after 90 days Paid volunteer time off to give back to your community Monthly workshop weeks; fewer meetings & more collaboration Robust health plan options that begin within at least 30 days of your employment Monthly phone reimbursement Wellness allowance and perks, including a yearly subscription to a meditation app An environment that provides you a voice to share your perspectives Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for access to confidential support services Company retirement options including 401(k) + matching & Roth account option Position Overview
Core Spaces is seeking a seasoned Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to join our finance team in Chicago who has experience in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting for real estate management. The Manager of Corporate FP&A plays a crucial role in overseeing and managing all aspects of corporate budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. You will be a strategic business partner, and instrumental in achieving the company's overall success and growth, playing a pivotal role in fostering informed decision-making throughout the organization. By partnering with various departments and stakeholders' enterprise-wide, you will play a critical role in optimizing financial processes, systems, and creating data analytics and reporting that will drive strategic financial decisions. This role reports directly to the Associate Director of FP&A.
The ideal candidate enjoys analyzing data, building models, and communicating business strategy and results to executives. This role will have a broad range of preparation and reviewing responsibilities and direct engagement with the senior team members across Core Spaces as well as the executive leadership team.
What You Will Do
Budgeting & Forecasting
Manage the Corporate budgeting and re-forecasting process, ensuring alignment with Core's overall financial goals; requires cross collaboration with Executives and Department Heads Assist in the management of corporate cash flow analysis Oversee and strengthen business partnership with real estate and other ancillary business lines, which includes monthly revenue forecasting and tracking Collaborate with Corporate accounting to discuss forecast and actual results. Collaborate with business unit departments such as acquisitions, development, etc. to understand and assist with business strategy and forecasting. Critical role in management of corporate budgeting system Work closely with senior stakeholders to contribute to the development of financial strategies and objectives Research monthly variances from budget and assist team with budget variance explanations Reporting & Analysis
Manage weekly, monthly and quarterly consolidated reporting for senior leadership and key stakeholders, highlighting KPIs, variances, and performance trends Analyze corporate financial performance, identifying trends, opportunities, and risks to inform strategic decision-making Assist in preparation of lender reporting packages and debt covenants which are based on the company's forecast including scenario planning. Manage monthly goals tracking and build out performance reporting Team Management
Lead and mentor a team of 1-2 individuals to support Core's financial planning and budgeting functions Focus on continuous improvement of processes and procedures Occasional travel may be necessary as needed Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned by management Must be able to complete all physical requirements of this role with or without a reasonable accommodation Ideally, You'll Have
Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting; MBA is preferred 5+ years within FP&A role, preferably within the real estate industry Demonstrated expertise and proven track record of successfully leading budgeting processes for real estate portfolios Ability to partner at all levels of the organization Ability to multi-task and manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment Attention to detail and high level of accuracy Comfortable working in an open, team-oriented environment You'll crush it if you have experience with
Strong financial modeling skills and proficiency in financial software and systems, such as enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems such as Yardi or Pigment, financial planning tools, and Excel. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders, at an executive level Detail-oriented, analytical, and strategic thinker with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Organizational Structure
Reports to: Associate Director, Financial Planning & Analysis
Direct Reports: Associate(s) or Analyst(s) of Financial Planning & Analysis
Disclaimer
Please note that job responsibilities, reporting lines, and duties outlined in this job description are subject to change to meet the evolving needs of the organization.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Core Spaces celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment, which creates a sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate and believe every individual should be proud of who they are and the community they represent.
Pay Range
USD $125,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /Yr. Compensation Disclosure
The compensation range listed reflects the base salary or hourly rate that we reasonably and in good faith expect to offer for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as education, experience, skills, certifications, seniority, geographic location, and business needs.
This role may be eligible for additional forms of compensation, including bonuses, commissions, stipends, or non-cash incentives, depending on position and performance. Benefits may include health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other role-based offerings, subject to eligibility requirements.
All compensation components are subject to change based on business needs or market conditions.