Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

FP&A Manager

Bradenton, FL 34202 | Hybrid

Position Summary

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

• Yardi ERP experience.
• Private equity-backed company experience.
• Residential land development or homebuilder experience.
• Experience building or enhancing FP&A processes in a high-growth organization.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Annual discretionary bonus.
• Long-term incentive opportunity.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous PTO.
• Hybrid work schedule.
• Excellent leadership team with strong long-term growth potential.
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