About this role
<p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0px">For more than thirty years, Inspire Communities and its predecessor companies have developed, acquired, and managed manufactured housing communities nationwide. Today we are one of the country’s largest owners and operators of manufactured housing communities and recreational vehicle resorts. We create vibrant, affordable communities for working families and retirees and attractive vacation destinations for seasonal travelers. With financial sponsorship from one of the world’s largest alternative investment managers, we bring institutional discipline to our entrepreneurial roots and are positioned for continued significant growth.</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><b>Why Choose Inspire Communities?</b></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0px">At Inspire Communities, we <b>empower</b> our employees to grow, succeed, and make a difference—both in our communities and in their careers. If you’re looking for a rewarding role where your work is valued, <b>apply today!</b></span></span></p> <div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Summary:</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.25in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">The </span><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Finance Analyst</span><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"> supports sales and operational reporting with a primary focus on KPI tracking, performance analytics, and data-driven insights. This role partners closely with Sales, Operations, and Strategic Finance leadership to develop structured reporting, analyze trends, and support informed business decision-making. While the role includes financial modeling and forecasting support, the core responsibility centers on building, maintaining, and enhancing reporting related to sales activity, funnel performance, and operational drivers. This position reports to the Sr. Director of Capital Markets & Strategic Finance and is based in the Phoenix office.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What You'll Do</b></H2> </div><div><h1 style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.25in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Duties/Responsibilities/Essential Functions:</h1> <p style="margin:8.95pt 21.2pt 1.0E-4pt 0.25in;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">The essential functions below describe the general requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or most of the primary accountabilities listed below.</span></p> <p style="line-height:107%;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"> </span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:107%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Develop and maintain sales KPI dashboards tracking key performance metrics including leads, applications, conversions, occupancy, and other operational sales drivers.</span></li> <li style="line-height:107%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Aggregate, structure, and analyze large datasets to support recurring reporting, performance tracking, and ad-hoc analytical requests.</span></li> <li style="line-height:107%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Prepare clear and concise weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting packages for internal stakeholders and leadership.</span></li> <li style="line-height:107%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Partner with Sales leadership to evaluate funnel performance, identify bottlenecks, and analyze sales and conversion trends.</span></li> <li style="line-height:107%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Support strategic finance and analytical activities including financial modeling, forecast inputs, variance analysis, and scenario planning.</span></li> <li style="line-height:107%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Monitor and validate data accuracy and consistency across reporting sources.</span></li> <li style="line-height:107%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, and BI/Data teams to enhance reporting processes, data visibility, and performance tracking.</span></li> <li style="line-height:107%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Develop insights and recommendations that support business strategy, operational accountability, and performance improvement.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What We're Looking For</b></H2> </div><div><p style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"> </p> <ul> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret and communicate data effectively.</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel including complex formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and data modeling.</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Demonstrated ability to manipulate, clean, and analyze large datasets.</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Experience developing KPI dashboards and performance reporting for sales or operational teams.</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Ability to communicate analytical findings clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin-top:0.55pt;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:1.0E-4pt;margin-left:24.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <ul style="margin-top:0.55pt;margin-bottom:1.0E-4pt"> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">This position does not have direct supervisory responsibility but may support cross-functional initiatives and collaborate with multiple business units.</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field required.</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Three to five years of relevant experience in financial analysis, strategic finance, data analytics, sales reporting, or a related analytical role.</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Experience building KPI dashboards, performance reporting, and analytical models required. Experience in real estate, multifamily housing, manufactured housing, or property-related industries.</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Familiarity with sales funnel metrics, lead progression, and sales-cycle performance analysis.</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Experience with business intelligence tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Understanding of CRM or sales pipeline systems and how data translates into reporting and analytics.</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Full-time, on-site role based in the Phoenix office. Work is performed in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with regular interaction across departments and exposure to senior leadership.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What We Offer</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">At Inspire Communities, we value our employees just as much as we value our residents. We offer the following benefits to our full-time (30+ hours per week) employees:</span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with multiple plans so you can choose the coverage that best suits the needs of you and your family</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Financial Wellness & Savings: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts, (FSA) and other options to help manage expenses with eligible plans</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Retirement savings program with a company match</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Competitive time off, including ten holidays, vacation, sick time, and more</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Work-Life Balance Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), LifeBalance discounts, and other wellness resources</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Professional development resources and opportunities, including tuition reimbursement for qualifying programs</span></li> </ul></div></div></div><p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0px">Inspire Communities is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to recruit, examine, hire, train, promote, discipline, or discharge, as well as every aspect of personnel policies, work assignments, work environment, and other benefit and privileges of employment, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs and free from illegal discrimination. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, or any other protected under federal, state, or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email [email protected] with your request. </span></span></p>