Bachelor's degree in Finance, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field
5+ years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or financial analysis
Strong experience with Power BI or similar BI platforms, including dashboard development
Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and BigQuery
Advanced proficiency in Python for data analysis and expert-level SQL skills
Strong understanding of real estate finance and P&L modeling
Exceptional communication skills for training business users
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain Real Estate Finance BI reports and dashboards
Design and build Power BI dashboards, including data modeling and visualization
Ensure data accuracy through enhanced validation processes
Develop advanced analytical models using Python and Excel
Create executive-level dashboards for actionable insights
Deliver insights briefings to Real Estate Finance leadership
Support cloud-based analytics platform adoption
Benefits
Empower stakeholders with self-service analytics tools
Reduce ad-hoc report requests through proactive dashboard development
Collaborate with Finance, IT, and business stakeholders on strategic initiatives
Participate in cross-functional knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement efforts
Investigate emerging analytics opportunities, including AI/ML applications
Full Job Description
Job Description
Public Storage is seeking a Manager, Data Analytics to lead analytics capabilities for our Real Estate Finance organization. This role will drive the modernization of our financial reporting infrastructure, develop advanced analytical models, and build self-service analytics capabilities that empower Finance teams with timely, accurate insights for strategic decision-making.
As a key individual contributor in a management capacity, this position will play a critical role in supporting our evolving analytics and reporting capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Data Infrastructure
Develop and maintain Real Estate Finance BI reports and dashboards.
Design and build Power BI dashboards from the ground up, including data modeling, report development, visualization design, and end-user reporting experiences.
Ensure data accuracy and integrity through enhanced validation and reconciliation processes.
Support ongoing analytics platform improvements and enterprise initiatives.
Apply a strong understanding of financial statements, including the ability to read, interpret, and help build P&L models that support business performance analysis and reporting.
Advanced Analytics & Strategic Insights
Develop advanced analytical models, including forecasting, variance analysis, and portfolio performance assessments, using Python, statistical methods, and Excel.
Create executive-level dashboards that surface actionable insights for portfolio strategy and investment decisions.
Deliver regular insights briefings to Real Estate Finance leadership with data-driven strategic recommendations.
Maintain high stakeholder satisfaction with quality and timeliness of analytics deliverables.
Translate financial and operational data into insights by leveraging a solid understanding of profit and loss drivers, budgeting logic, and financial modeling principles.
Technology & Platform Development
Support cloud-based analytics platform adoption and implementation.
Bring an understanding of and exposure to Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including BigQuery, to support scalable data workflows and modern analytics solutions.
Develop production-grade solutions to support data infrastructure and analytics automation.
Contribute to enterprise data governance framework and analytics standards.
Self-Service Analytics & Team Enablement
Empower stakeholders to self-serve via various tools.
Reduce ad-hoc report requests through proactive dashboard development and user enablement.
Partner with Finance leadership to define KPIs and metrics framework for Real Estate portfolio performance tracking.
Build reporting solutions that align financial metrics, portfolio performance indicators, and business planning needs.
Strategic Collaboration & Innovation
Partner closely with Finance, IT, and business stakeholders on strategic initiatives.
Participate in cross-functional knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement efforts.
Investigate and evaluate emerging analytics opportunities including AI/ML applications
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field
5+ years of progressive experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or financial analysis
Strong experience with Power BI or similar BI platforms, including dashboard development, data modeling, and advanced formulas; experience building dashboards from the ground up is strongly preferred
Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and BigQuery, including the ability to work with cloud-based analytics environments and modern data platforms
Advanced proficiency in Python for data analysis, automation, and production-grade analytics solutions, along with expert-level SQL skills for querying and data manipulation
Strong understanding of real estate finance, financial reporting cycles, portfolio analysis, and P&L modeling, including the ability to read, interpret, and help build profit and loss models
Experience with data warehouse architecture, data integration concepts, ETL processes, and data preparation tools
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to train and enable business users on self-service analytics
Collaborative approach with the ability to partner effectively across Finance, IT, and business units
Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced, frequently changing environment, with a proactive, accountable, "own it" attitude
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly learn new technologies and adapt to evolving business needs
Additional Information
About Public Storage
Public Storage is a real estate investment trust that specializes in the acquisition, development, ownership, and management of self-storage facilities. The company operates thousands of self-storage facilities across the United States and Europe. Public Storage was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Glendale, California.
