Retail Property Analyst
This role supports the Property function analysing and planning the optimal locations for new retail stores and supporting capital projects to ensure they are completed efficiently and within budget. Prepare detailed reports and presentations for senior management, highlighting key findings and recommendations. Support financial modelling and analysis to assess the viability and profitability of new locations and projects.
What You'll Be Doing
Portfolio analysis and database management
• Manage global property information database – update information for UK/ROI/EU plus Americas and APAC and Franchise as provided by other teams
• Conduct location planning analysis, mapping and reporting for both existing and new locations reviewing internal and external data to make recommendations and provide relevant data
• Manage and maintain external data source tools to aid location planning
• Manage lease event reporting and ensure all upcoming events are flagged and reviewed in timely manner
• Develop presentations for all deal proposal presentations (update templates as needed)
• Work with finance team to support financial modelling for property transactions
• Coordinate all key annual property costs (rent, rates , service charges etc) for annual budgeting partnering with key internal and external business partners and track forecasting
Projects
• Delivery of new projects – whether new stores, relocations, remodels etc. – coordinate project stages through project lifecycle within the property functions updating target timings and link to store operations
• Capex projects – work with Senior Manager construction to track projects vs budget through to final account and reporting to finance teams for all post project activity.
• Manage the planning and budgeting of capital projects with the Construction PM, ensuring they align with the company's strategic goals.
• Assist coordination and analysis of contract negotiation processes on capex projects
• Coordinate all internal Capex approvals to ensure projects can proceed (together with necessary updates) and all POs can be actioned
Facilities Management
• Partner with Facilities and Maintenance Manager to create and track annual budgets and spend partner with finance teams
• Support FM Manager as needed to maintain supplier contract reporting and timings to assist contract negotiation and management
• For store closures manage dilapidations forecasts and spend alongside working with finance teams on all necessary accruals and financial forecasting and reporting and payments
What You'll Bring
• Degree level
• Good geographical knowledge
• Strong analytical ability and self-thinker
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Financial acumen
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Previous experience of Project Management beneficial
• Works well under pressure with competing deadlines
• Agile to changing business needs and priorities
• Experience of working with cross-functional teams
• Strong IT skills - advanced excel, PowerPoint etc
• Some property or retail experience beneficial
• At least 3 years working in relevant business environment
Rewards and benefits
Our rewards and benefits are as varied as our customers and our people, depending on your role, and which part of the business you join. The one thing they have in common is that they’re designed to recognise your contribution to our success.
Generous holiday allowance
Pension plan
Discount on Clarks products
Employee Assistance Programme
Provision for eye tests
Medicash plan (corporate and distribution centre colleagues)
Health cash plan (store management colleagues upwards)
Healthcare plan (for senior colleagues)
Long-service recognition awards
Exclusive employee discounts on a wide range of products and brands
Flexible & hybrid working
Investing in your development
We’re constantly on the move, staying ahead of a changing world by keeping our minds sharp and our skills fresh. That’s why, wherever in the world you join us, you’ll find a wide range of learning opportunities at your fingertips, to make sure you keep growing and progressing.
From apprenticeships in the UK, to internships in the US and Singapore. Support for professional qualifications, to targeted leadership development programmes, and LearnerVerse, our corporate online training portal. Not to mention the chance to experience life in different parts of the business, and learn first-hand from experienced colleagues. So, if you’re looking to build on your skills, the opportunities are yours for the taking.
What we can offer youMeet some of the team
To give you a real insight into what it’s like to work at Clarks, we thought we’d ask the people who know it best.
The people who already work here. And in their own words.
Kate
People Experience Partner
Karina
Head of Project Management and Business Analysis
What to expect from our process
We know every person is unique – and we embrace it. So, you’ll find our recruitment process is a little different, depending on the role you apply for and where it’s based. But you’ll always find it’s:
Transparent
Right from the start, you’ll know what to expect. We’ll be honest about the role, the team, the division, and the business, as well as the process.
Fair
Our family values mean it’s in our DNA to treat people fairly. So, you can expect a process that’s respectful, whatever the outcome.
A two-way process
We’ll make sure you find out as much about us as we do about you, so you’re sure we’re the right fit for you.
Communicative
We’ll keep you in the loop at every step – so you always know where you stand. And at each stage, you’ll learn more about our culture, our brand, and what it means to be part of our journey.
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Retail Property Analyst
Location: Street
Reference number: 5970
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