Financial Planning Analyst

Our client is seeking an FP&A Manager to lead financial planning, forecasting, and project‑level analysis for a rapidly growing residential real estate investment platform. This role will own forecasting across a portfolio of land development projects and partner closely with Accounting, Operations, Development, and Executive Leadership to support strategic decision‑making. The ideal candidate has experience in residential land development, homebuilding, or real estate and thrives in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environment. This person will develop and maintain dynamic financial models that support projects from acquisition through completion while providing actionable insights to leadership. Responsibilities Own and maintain company‑wide forecasting models across multiple development projects. Develop rolling forecasts from acquisition through project completion. Partner with Accounting to ensure forecast accuracy and alignment with financial reporting. Analyze project performance, development costs, budgets, cash flow, and profitability. Build financial models to evaluate acquisitions, investments, and capital allocation opportunities. Perform budget‑to‑actual and forecast variance analysis. Prepare executive reporting packages, dashboards, and financial presentations. Identify financial risks, trends, and opportunities to support business decisions. Lead the annual budgeting process and long‑range financial planning. Collaborate with Development and Operations to understand project timelines and financial impacts. Support strategic planning, growth initiatives, and portfolio performance analysis. Continuously improve FP&A processes, forecasting tools, and reporting capabilities. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. 6–8+ years of FP&A, financial planning, forecasting, or corporate finance experience. Required: Experience within residential real estate, homebuilding, land development, or a related construction environment. Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills. Experience building and maintaining complex forecasting models. Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills. Ability to partner effectively with executive leadership and cross‑functional teams. Preferred Qualifications Private equity‑backed company experience. Residential land development or homebuilder experience. Experience building or enhancing FP&A processes in a high‑growth organization. Annual discretionary bonus. Long‑term incentive opportunity. Medical, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) with company match. Generous PTO. Excellent leadership team with strong long‑term growth potential. This version flows better, removes repetition, and highlights the biggest selling points while making the required homebuilder/land development experience stand out clearly. #J-18808-Ljbffr