Financial Cost Manager

NVR, Inc.; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryan Homes, an NVR brand, seeks a Financial Cost Manager to deliver financial and operational expertise for the homebuilding division in Carmel, IN. You will support the Division Manager by controlling construction costs and divisional profitability, and work with Production to ensure budgets are met.

You will drive cost control across plans and options, oversee cost variances, and push process improvements while coordinating with regional and corporate peers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, costing, planning or economic analysis.
• Able to convert financial analysis into actionable operational recommendations.
• Proficiency in budgeting and negotiating with stakeholders.
• Strong problem analysis and communication skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are essential.
• Experience in large manufacturing or real estate companies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Division Manager in analyzing and controlling construction costs and maximizing profits.
• Manage a cost control system that measures costs and variances and projects operating results.
• Collaborate with divisional, regional and corporate peers to improve costs, profitability and methods.
• Initiate negotiations with sub-contractors to maximize value, quality and delivery.
• Update and maintain sales pricing and cost information for active and future communities.
• Project costs for new home designs and product offerings as part of the Division plan.
• Review plans for standardization of components, options, and construction methods.

Skills

Financial analysis

Costing

Budgeting

Negotiation

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Business/Finance

MBA preferred

Job description

As the Financial Cost Manager for Ryan Homes, an NVR brand, you will provide the homebuilding division with financial and operational expertise. You will directly support the Division Manager in establishing, controlling, and analyzing homebuilding construction costs and divisional profitability. Working with the Production Manager and their team, you are responsible for managing a comprehensive cost control system to ensure that each home is built within budget and recommending process improvements. If you are excited by an opportunity to expand responsibilities and have a path to broader regional or corporate financial analysis and management positions, we want to talk to you!

Primary Responsibilities

• Support the Division Manager in analyzing and controlling construction costs and maximizing profits for all homes within the Division.
• Manage a cost control system that effectively and accurately measures costs and production variances and allows for accurate projections of operating results.
• Work with divisional, regional and corporate peers to drive continuous improvement of costs, profitability, processes, and systems, and ensure consistency of costing methods across the company.
• Initiate agreements and negotiations with sub-contractors that will maximize value, quality and delivery to NVR and the home buyer.
• Update and maintain sales pricing and cost information for all active and future communities.
• Project costs for new home designs and product offerings as part of the overall Division business plan.
• Review plans for standardization of components, options, and construction methods.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in comparable financial analysis, costing, planning, or economic analysis with demonstrated attention to detail.
• Able to convert financial analysis into meaningful operational recommendations and drive action and process improvement.
• Skilled in budgeting and negotiating.
• Exceptional problem analysis and problem solving skills.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel at an advanced level is essential.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance required.
• Relevant costing and analysis experience is desired.
• Employment with a large manufacturing or real estate company preferred.
• Experience with new home or commercial construction preferred.
• MBA preferred.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug testing and credit check are required. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States, as NVR does not provide visa sponsorship.

This position pays $ XX,000 - $ XX,000 per year and may also be eligible for a bonus based on achievement of performance criteria. Individual pay is determined by factors including the candidate’s job‑related skills, experience, relevant education, and location.