Business Analyst, Ikano Centres

We all know that malls are more than a place to shop.

At Ikano Centres, we also believe your work is more than a job.

About the job

As Business Analyst, you will be part of the Business Navigation team, taking a steering while collaborative role in supporting our Shopping Centres Management Team. You will provide clear business insights, financial analysis and leasing performance indicators to guide priorities and decision-making. Working closely with Commercial, Finance, Operations, Development and Centre Management teams, you will create alignment, clarify expectations and establish effective ways of working. Through a shared understanding of performance, opportunities and risks, you will help drive profitable leasing, operational efficiency and sustainable business growth across our Meeting Places.

Your assignment

• Lead analysis of leasing income, rental performance, lease terms, vacancy, CAPEX contributions and related operating costs to provide a clear view of commercial performance.
• Own the development of leasing income forecasts, budgets and financial projections for existing and future Meeting Places, ensuring assumptions are aligned, transparent and commercially sound.
• Steer regular commercial and leasing performance reviews by identifying emerging trends, risks, opportunities and performance gaps, and translating them into clear priorities and actions.
• Prepare decision-ready reports, financial analysis and presentations that provide management and commercial teams with clear insights, implications and recommended actions.
• Act as a trusted business partner by challenging assumptions and providing fact-based insights and recommendations to improve leasing and wider business decisions.
• Coordinate income planning, target setting, forecasting and performance follow-up across the portfolio, providing clarity on assumptions, accountabilities and required actions.
• Collaborate closely with Commercial, Finance, Operations, Development and Centre Management teams to align priorities, strengthen information quality and establish consistent ways of working.
• Drive continuous improvement of business analysis, reporting tools, governance routines and ways of working to enable faster, more consistent and better-informed decision-making.

Your profile

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Property or related disciplines.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in business analysis, financial analysis, leasing operations or commercial reporting.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and business performance reporting.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into meaningful business insights and recommendations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, business writing and business intelligence tools.