Senior Leasing Business Analyst

We're reimagining the way Australians live, work, and play. We own and manage some of the most recognisable and loved retail destinations across Australia. We’re evolving our portfolio into destinations that offer a broad selection of retail, residential, and office spaces. Through our diverse portfolio, data-led decision-making, and nationwide development pipeline, we do things differently. We are Vicinity. Role purpose The Senior Leasing Business Analyst is responsible for driving strategic leasing initiatives by analysing market trends, financial data, and tenant requirements. This role involves developing comprehensive leasing strategies, optimizing portfolio performance, and providing actionable insights to support decision-making. The Senior Leasing Business Analyst collaborates with cross-functional teams to enhance leasing processes, improve tenant satisfaction, and achieve organisational goals. Key Accountabilities People Leadership All elements of the annual performance cycle are completed by the due date (including goal setting, mid-year reviews, EOY conversations).Regular 1:1’s, team meetings and development conversations conducted - minimum monthly cadence.Performance issues are managed in an effective and timely manner.Quarterly development conversations conducted with all team members.100% of compliance training is completed on time for team.All health and safety, risk and compliance requirements are delivered across the team.Effective management of budgets as per forecast with demonstrated focus on managing cost.Demonstrated commitment to building own capability as a people leader. Strategic Planning and Decision Support Collaborate with leasing managers to develop and implement financial strategiesProvide financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making Performance Monitoring Monitor and report on key financial metrics and performance indicatorsMonitoring financial targets and working with the Leasing team to identify areas for improvement Budgeting and Forecasting Lead the budgeting process for the leasing team, ensuring alignment with overall business objectivesPrepare and update financial forecasts based on market trends and business developmentsSupport the leasing team in setting realistic financial targets Cost Management Monitor resourcing requirements against leasing department workloads to assist the leasing team manage costs Risk Mitigation Play a crucial role in identifying and managing financial risks (market movements and specific retailer risk) Assess potential retailer risks, modelling options to limit financial lossEnsure compliance with company policies. Collaboration & Communication Act as a liaison between the finance department and leasing teamCommunicate complex financial information in an understandable mannerBuild strong relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate effective collaboration Key Role Relationships Group Director, LeasingLeasing Leadership TeamLeasing TeamFinanceVicinity Business Experience & Capabilities ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE (what you have done) Analytical skillsFinancial AcumenCollaboration Proficiency in financial modelling and data analysis toolsProven experience in a finance business partnering role, preferably within the leasing CRITICAL KNOWLEDGE (what You Need To Know) Communication & InfluenceBachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field. CAPABILITIES (what You Can Do) Strategic thinking Risk Management PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES (who You Are) You consistently demonstrate and role model the behaviours that bring the Vicinity values to life: Respect We listen to and acknowledge each other's views We have difficult conversations with care Integrity We back our words with the right actionsWe do the right thing, no matter the situation Customer Focus We nurture a genuine connection with our customers We consider customer needs when making decisions Collaboration We invite the right people to the table We balance consensus with decisive actions Excellence We always strive to improveWe share our challenges and celebrate the wins Why Vicinity? Benefits Our benefits program focuses on creating an awesome place to work in which our people are rewarded and recognised. This includes: Flexible working options Birthday leave & purchased additional leave$1,000 worth of VCX securities rewarded for eligible team membersInternal mentoring programGenerous Parental Leave We live and work by our values of Respect, Integrity, Customer Focus, Collaboration and Excellence. They are the foundation to everything we do and provide us a north star with which we can shape meaningful places where communities connect. At Vicinity we embrace and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment where we attract, retain and develop our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. Our people and our Employee Advocacy Groups (Gender Balance, Cultural Diversity, Disability & Access and Pride & Allies) actively build community and provide allyship within Vicinity. If you’d like to speak to someone to understand what it’s like firsthand to work here, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team. Role We are aware of current limitations with our website accessibility and are working towards improving this. Should you experience any issues accessing information in this job advertisement or the application form, and require this in an alternate format, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team. Similarly, if you would like to discuss workplace accessibility, any reasonable adjustments we can make to better support you during the recruitment process, or your potential future role please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team: Email: [email protected] Phone: +61 3 7001 4000 (request to speak to our Talent Acquisition team) Note: To be eligible to apply for this position, you must have existing, relevant Australian work rights. At the later stages of the recruitment process the shortlisted candidate/candidates will be required to undergo a Criminal History Background/Police Check as a mandatory part of the process. Additional qualification checks may also be required dependant on role and level.