Strategy Support Analyst

About The Role

As a Real Estate Strategy Analyst, you will support the Strategy Manager in shaping and executing the site's property strategy across its branches, corporate offices portfolio. You will contribute to data-driven insights, scenario planning, financial modelling, and strategic reporting to help drive portfolio optimisation and capital efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Data Analysis & Insight Generation

Collect, analyse, and synthesise internal property data, lease information, utilisation metrics, and market intelligence.

Support GIS mapping, customer demographic overlays, and spatial analysis to inform location strategy.

Financial Modeling & Business Case Development

Build and maintain financial models (NPV, IRR, cost-benefit, cost-to-serve) to evaluate consolidation, expansion, or disposal scenarios.

Assist in drafting business cases for real estate initiatives and capital planning cycles.

Portfolio Reporting & Dashboards

• Prepare monthly and quarterly performance dashboards using Power BI, Excel, and internal data platforms.
• Track strategic KPIS such as occupancy cost ratios, space utilisation, and lease expiry risk.
• Scenario Planning & Strategic Support
• Support long-range planning efforts by simulating different footprint scenarios in response to business model changes or customer trends.
• Assist in assessing portfolio alignment with hybrid work, ESG objectives, and digital transformation.
• Governance & Presentation Support
• Prepare executive briefings, board packs, and market reviews under the guidance of the Strategy Manager.
• Maintain risk registers and lease event trackers to support proactive decision-making.
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Liaise with Facilities, Finance, IT, and HR teams to gather inputs for strategic planning and execution tracking.
• Participate in internal workshops, planning sessions, and transformation reviews.
Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelors degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Urban Planning, or a related field.
• 24 years experience in real estate analysis, consulting, corporate property, or financial planning.
• Exposure to banking, retail networks, or large multi-site portfolios is advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel, Power BI/Tableau, and GIS platforms.
• Experience working with SAP RE, MRI, or similar real estate tools preferred.
Core Competencies
• Analytical Thinking Ability to process complex data sets and extract meaningful insights.
• Financial Acumen Skilled in interpreting and building financial models.
• Technical Proficiency Comfortable using data visualisation, mapping, and reporting tools.
• Communication Skills Capable of preparing clear, concise reports and presentations.
• Team Orientation Collaborative mindset and a willingness to support multiple stakeholders.

Attention to Detail Data handling, documentation, and reporting accuracy