Land FP&A Manager: Real Estate Growth & Analytics

SimplyHome; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Legend Homes is seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to lead the financial planning and analysis for land acquisition and development. You will drive forecasting, budgeting, and financial insights to support growth and profitability across multiple markets.

The ideal candidate brings strong communication skills, deep knowledge of real estate finance, and a proven ability to lead and optimize financial processes within a large real estate organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 6+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis.
• 3+ years in real estate development or land development finance; strong plus.
• Joint Venture/Acquisition & Development financing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning for land projects across markets.
• Develop and maintain complex financial models for land purchases, development, and capital allocations.
• Collaborate with accounting and land development teams to manage budgets and cash-flow projections.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and growth opportunities.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align financial plans with strategic objectives.
• Prepare monthly land financial reporting including variance analysis and management reporting.
• Evaluate potential investments, mergers, and acquisitions to support growth.
• Analyze IRR, NPV, and profitability metrics for land initiatives.
• Serve as main finance partner for Land Acquisition and Land Development leadership.
• Drive improvements in financial processes, systems, and reporting.

Skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Tools

Excel

OneStream

Job description

Legend Homes is seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to lead the financial planning and analysis for land acquisition and development. You will drive forecasting, budgeting, and financial insights to support growth and profitability across multiple markets.

The ideal candidate brings strong communication skills, deep knowledge of real estate finance, and a proven ability to lead and optimize financial processes within a large real estate organization.