Senior Manager, Real Estate Development FP&A

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The Senior Manager of Real Estate Development Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) will lead financial planning, analysis, and reporting for the real estate development portfolio. This role serves as a strategic business partner to development leadership, providing financial insights and analytics to drive informed decision-making across all stages of the development lifecycle.

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes for real estate development projects from acquisition through stabilization
• Create annual development pipelines and multi‑year strategic plans
• Forecast capital requirements across the development portfolio
• Analyze portfolio diversification by geography, property type, and development stage
• Model portfolio‑level returns and risk metrics
• Develop and maintain complex financial models for new development opportunities, including proformas, cash flow projections, and sensitivity analyses
• Prepare investment committee materials and present financial recommendations to senior leadership
• Monitor project performance against budget and forecast, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions

• Partner with development, construction, and asset management teams to evaluate project feasibility and returns
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to support site selection and product positioning decisions
• Assess capital allocation strategies and portfolio optimization opportunities
• Model different development scenarios including phasing strategies
• Support due diligence efforts for acquisitions and joint venture partnerships

• Design and maintain executive dashboards and KPI reporting for the development portfolio
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for internal stakeholders and external partners
• Develop ad‑hoc analyses to support strategic initiatives and business questions
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data across all reporting systems

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy of financial operations
• Develop standardized templates, tools, and methodologies for financial analysis
• Lead implementation of financial systems and technology enhancements

• Serve as financial liaison between corporate development and franchisee partners
• Collaborate with franchisees to evaluate new development opportunities, providing financial guidance on site selection, project feasibility, and return expectations
• Facilitate alignment between corporate development standards and franchisee financial objectives
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with accounting, treasury, asset management, franchise and development teams
• Build relationships with external partners including franchisees, lenders, equity partners, and consultants

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Real Estate, or related field
• 7‑10 years of progressive experience in real estate finance, FP&A, or investment analysis
• 3+ years in a people management or leadership capacity
• Deep expertise in real estate financial modeling and development pro‑formas
• Strong understanding of real estate development processes, construction budgeting, and project accounting
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling techniques
• Experience with financial planning software (SAC Planning or similar platforms)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to convey complex financial concepts to non‑financial audiences

• MBA, CPA, or CFA designation
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, or…