Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Financial Planning & Analysis Manager will be responsible for leading the company’s financial forecasting, strategic planning, and market analysis functions. This role will serve as a strategic business partner to executive leadership by providing data-driven insights and financial models that guide investment, land acquisition, development, and homebuilding decisions. The FP&A Manager will design and implement processes, systems, and reporting that improve visibility into performance and enhance long-term planning capabilities.

 

Key Responsibilities

Financial Forecasting & Planning

• Lead the development of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and multi-year financial models for both homebuilding, land development, and investment operations.
• Create dynamic forecasting models to reflect changes in market conditions, cost structures, and sales trends.
• Partner with business unit leaders to ensure accurate projections of revenue, costs, and cash flow.
• Develop sensitivity analyses and scenario planning to evaluate risks and opportunities.

 

Strategic & Long-Term Planning

• Support leadership in the evaluation of long-term growth strategies, including land acquisitions, new market entry, and community development projects.
• Provide financial modeling and ROI analysis for strategic initiatives, capital investments, and joint ventures.
• Identify market trends, housing demand drivers, and competitive positioning to inform long-term strategy.
• Align financial planning with organizational objectives and investor expectations.

 

Market & Business Analysis

• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to assess pricing trends, absorption rates, cost pressures, and consumer demand.
• Monitor housing market cycles, interest rate movements, and economic indicators that impact profitability.
• Partner with land acquisition and development teams to evaluate the financial feasibility of new projects.
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools to provide actionable insights to leadership.

Operational & Financial Performance

• Track, analyze, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) across divisions (land, construction, sales, etc.).
• Create standardized reporting for leadership presentations, highlighting variances, risks, and performance drivers.
• Provide forward-looking analysis to help operational leaders improve margins, cycle times, and returns on capital.
• Build processes that link operational metrics with financial outcomes.

 

Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as a thought partner to the President, CFO, and leadership team.
• Collaborate with accounting, land, construction, and sales teams to ensure alignment between operations and financial planning.
• Mentor and develop FP team members (as the function grows).
• Drive adoption of financial systems, tools, and analytics best practices across the organization.

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (Masters Degree Preferred)
• 5+ years of progressive experience in FP, corporate finance, or strategic planning (real estate/homebuilding/land development experience strongly preferred).
• Advanced modeling skills and proficiency in financial systems (e.g., Excel, Power BI, ERP platforms).
• Strong understanding of housing markets, land development cycles, and capital investment analysis.
• Proven ability to present complex financial information to senior executives in a clear, actionable way.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

What We Offer

Competitive base salary with annual bonus opportunities.

Comprehensive health and dental insurance options.

401(k) retirement plan with company match.

Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.

About Nilson Homes

At Nilson Homes, our vision is to improve lives by creating community. For over 40 years, we’ve been one of Northern Utah’s premier homebuilders, crafting single-family homes, townhomes, and patio homes designed for every stage of life. Recognized for quality, innovation, and customer-first service, we take pride in leading regional initiatives, including affordable starter-home projects across Northern Utah. We foster an accountable, courage-driven, and collaborative culture where team members are empowered to innovate, improve, and grow.