Senior Financial Analyst - Energy & Strategic Initiatives

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Since opening our first self-storage facility in 1972,  Public Storage  has grown to become the  largest owner and operator of self-storage facilities  in the world. With  thousands of locations  across the U.S. and Europe, and more than 170 million net rentable square feet of real estate, we're also one of the largest landlords.

We've been recognized as  A Great Place to Work  by the Great Place to Work Institute. And, our employees have also voted us as having  Best Career Growth , ranked us in the  Top 5% for Work Culture , and in the  Top 10% for Diversity and Inclusion .

We're a member of the  S&P 500  and  FT Global 500 . Our common and preferred stocks trade on the New York Stock Exchange.

Job Description

Public Storage is seeking a highly skilled and driven Senior Financial Analyst - Energy & Strategic Initiatives to join our Asset Management Finance team. Reporting directly to the Sr. Director of Asset Management Finance, this role will be instrumental in supporting our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a blend of advanced financial acumen, technical capability, and strategic vision, with a passion for analyzing complex projects such as solar initiatives and other capital investments.

Key Responsibilities

• Solar Model Ownership & Enhancement : Take full responsibility for the creation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of underwriting models for solar projects. Ensure all models reflect the latest assumptions, market dynamics, and internal investment criteria, providing reliable and timely analyses to guide informed investment decisions.
• Pro Forma & Post-Mortem Analysis : Lead comprehensive financial analyses for both prospective (pro forma) and completed (post-mortem) solar initiatives as well as other strategic projects. Provide actionable insights to leadership, enabling evaluation of project performance, identification of optimization opportunities, and strategic capital deployment.
• Decision-Making Tools & Data Visualization : Collaborate closely with the Data Analytics team to design, develop, and maintain Tableau dashboards and other reporting solutions that empower decision-makers. Leverage both technical and financial skills to ensure tools are user-friendly, informative, and aligned with business objectives.
• Utility Spend Analysis & Cost Efficiency : Partner with the Energy team to conduct deep-dive analyses of Public Storage’s utility expenditures. Identify key trends, anomalies, and potential cost-saving opportunities, supporting initiatives that drive operational efficiency and sustainability.
• Agile Analytical Support : Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness in managing ad hoc analytical requests from leadership and cross-functional partners. Balance multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and delivering actionable recommendations.

Qualifications

Key Competencies

Opportunities for Impact

As the Senior Financial Analyst for Energy & Strategic Initiatives at Public Storage, you will have the opportunity to :

Additional Information

Workplace

Public Storage is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.