Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Quest Group Executive Search and Staffing Solutions; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Group Executive Search and Staffing Solutions is seeking a Director of Finance & Accounting to lead finance operations in the Real Estate & Development Space. Responsibilities include budgeting, financial modeling, and KPI management.

The ideal candidate will have 8-12 years of experience, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in financial analysis and systems. An MBA or CPA is preferred, and previous M&A experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of progressive finance experience with significant FP&A responsibilities.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing finance teams.
• Strong proficiency with financial systems and data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts across all business units.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support revenue forecasting.
• Monitor performance against budget and forecast, identifying key variances.

Skills

Advanced financial modeling

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

MBA, CPA, or CFA

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Job description

Quest Group is actively recruiting for a Director of Finance & Accounting that will lead the day-to-day finance & accounting operations organization in the Real Estate & Development Space. This role partners closely with executive leadership and business unit leaders to provide data-driven insights that guide strategic decision-making, optimize financial performance, and support long-term growth via Mergers / Acquisitions.

The ideal candidate should have Full P&L ownership experience along with strong Accounting Acumen.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts across all business units.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support revenue forecasting, resource planning, and profitability analysis.
• Monitor performance against budget and forecast, identifying key variances and recommending corrective actions.
• Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages for executive leadership.

Strategic Financial Analysis

• Partner with executive leadership to support strategic initiatives, growth planning, and investment decisions.
• Conduct scenario modeling and financial impact analyses for new service lines, market expansion, and pricing strategies.
• Evaluate profitability by client, project, and service offering.

Business Partnering

• Serve as a strategic advisor to consulting practice leaders and operational management.
• Translate financial insights into clear, actionable guidance for non-financial stakeholders.
• Support project-level financial management including margin analysis, utilization metrics, and revenue forecasting.
• Previous M&A experience

Performance & KPI Management

• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) relevant to consulting operations, including utilization rates, billable hours, revenue per consultant, and project margins.
• Build dashboards and reporting tools that provide transparency into operational and financial performance.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Identify opportunities to improve financial planning processes, reporting automation, and forecasting accuracy.
• Collaborate with finance and IT teams to optimize financial systems and reporting tools.
• Support implementation or enhancement of FP&A technologies and analytics platforms.

Accounting

• Work cross functionally with external Accounting firm on all Accounting related issues.
• Build, mentor, and lead the FP&A team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Establish best practices in financial modeling, reporting, and data analysis.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required
• MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred

Experience

• 8–12+ years of progressive finance experience with significant FP&A responsibilities
• Experience within a consulting, professional services, or project-based environment strongly preferred
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing finance teams
• Advanced financial modeling and forecasting expertise
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking abilities
• Ability to communicate complex financial concepts to senior leadership
• Strong proficiency with financial systems, Excel, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)