Job Description:

Ventas is a leading S&P 500 company enabling exceptional environments that benefit a large and growing aging population. With an enterprise value exceeding $50 billion and a portfolio of more than 1,400 properties across North America and the United Kingdom, Ventas is a preeminent participant in the longevity economy. Its largest business is private-pay senior housing, which includes over 850 communities providing valuable care and services to more than 90,000 residents. The Ventas portfolio also includes outpatient medical buildings, research centers and healthcare facilities that attract strong institutional demand from the largest health systems, biomedical companies and universities and other research institutions in the world. Backed by strong financial performance and a collaborative culture, Ventas has the capital, capabilities and relationships to deliver superior value. The experienced Ventas team shares a commitment to each other and to the Company’s mission of helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives.

The FP&A team partners closely with senior leadership, Asset Management, Investments and other corporate functions to analyze financial performance, support strategic decision-making and provide transparent reporting across Ventas’s operating portfolios. The team plays a critical role in earnings preparation, forecasting, capital tracking and management reporting, with a particular focus on understanding key drivers of performance and risk across the enterprise.

About the Role

The Senior Analyst, FP&A plays a critical role in analyzing, understanding and communicating key drivers of financial performance across Ventas. This role supports both Corporate FP&A and the Outpatient Medical and Research portfolio, with responsibility for variance analysis, forecasting, capital expenditure tracking and management and external reporting. The Senior Analyst will partner closely with cross-functional teams to translate complex financial data into clear insights that inform strategic and investment decisions.  

Key responsibilities include:

• Support earnings preparation activities, including NOI growth analysis, earnings materials and Q&A support for the earnings call, as well as Monthly Business Reviews, investor relations requests and other management and external reporting

• Analyze monthly and quarterly capital expenditure results as part of the financial review and earnings processes, including aggregation and reporting of forecast changes for future capital commitments across the entire enterprise

• Partner with Asset Management teams on capital budgets and forecasts, including tracking actual spend versus plan and helping leadership understand key risks and opportunities relative to published guidance

• Collaborate with Accounting, IT and other corporate functions to prepare accurate, timely information for reporting, forecasting and analytical purposes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Real Estate or a related business field

• 3+ years of experience in financial analysis, public accounting, or a similarly rigorous analytical role, ideally within FP&A, real estate, or a capital-intensive operating environment

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to synthesize large data sets into clear, executive-ready insights

• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to partner effectively across functions and levels

• Detail-oriented and process-focused, with a mindset toward continuous improvement and intellectual curiosity

• Must be located in the Chicago, IL surrounding area or willing to relocate for the duration of employment

• Willingness to adapt and thrive in a blended work environment with 3-days in office, seamlessly transitioning between remote work and in-office operations

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without need for employer sponsorship now or in the future

The estimated base salary range for this position is $85,000 – $120,000 per year. This range reflects a good-faith estimate of the base salary Ventas reasonably expects to pay at the time of posting. Actual base pay will be determined based on work location, skills, qualifications, relevant experience, and business needs.

In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for discretionary incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, paid time off, and other wellness benefits under applicable plan terms.

Ventas, Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to the successful candidate.

Ventas, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Ventas, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, search firms or any third parties.