Senior Financial Analyst – Energy & Strategic Initiatives at Public Storage

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.

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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field (Master’s degree or MBA preferred).
• Minimum 4-6 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, investment modeling, or strategic planning, preferably within the energy, utilities, or real estate sectors.
• Expertise in building and enhancing complex financial models, preferably with a background in renewable energy or solar project underwriting.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling software; experience with Tableau or similar data visualization platforms is highly desired.
• Proven ability to analyze large datasets, identify key trends, and develop actionable insights.
• Experience with utility cost management, capital allocation, or energy efficiency initiatives is highly valued.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of translating complex models and analyses into concise, actionable recommendations for leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and ad hoc requests in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness.
• Strong collaboration skills, with experience working cross-functionally with data analytics, operations, and project management teams.
• Self-drive, intellectual curiosity, and a passion for continuous learning and improvement.

Key Competencies

• Analytical Rigor: Demonstrates a data-driven approach to problem-solving, with a keen ability to break down complex issues and identify optimal solutions.
• Technical Fluency: Comfort with financial modeling, data analytics, and modern tools (Excel, Tableau, etc.) to drive business value.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to see the broader picture, align analyses with organizational objectives, and anticipate future needs.
• Communication & Influence: Presents findings clearly and persuasively to leadership at all levels.
• Agility & Adaptability: Thrives in a dynamic environment, adjusts to evolving priorities, and delivers on urgent requests.

Opportunities for Impact

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

• Shape the analytical foundation of our solar and energy efficiency programs, directly supporting our sustainability goals.
• Drive capital optimization and value creation through robust project evaluation and post-mortem reviews.
• Enhance the quality and accessibility of decision-making tools, empowering teams across the organization.
• Deliver cost savings and operational improvements that support long-term business growth.

Sponsorship for Work Authorization is not available for this posting.  Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Workplace

• One of our values pillars is to work as OneTeam and we believe that there is no replacement for in-person collaboration but understand the value of some flexibility. Public Storage teammates are expected to work in the office five days each week with the option to take up to three flexible remote days per month.

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.