Division Head - Financial Planning & Accounting - Real Estate - CA (8-15 yrs)

Division Head - Financial Planning & Accounting

Our client is a respected real estate developer known for creating luxurious holiday homes in some of the most sought-after locations. With a strong commitment to employee growth and a collaborative work culture, this is an ideal environment for professionals looking to make an impact in the real estate industry.

Key Role & Responsibilities:

- Lead FP&A Operations: Oversee the FP&A function, ensuring comprehensive financial reporting, analysis, and decision support for the organization's strategic initiatives and real estate development projects.

- Financial Planning & Budgeting: Drive the annual budgeting process and long-term financial planning, ensuring alignment with business goals, project timelines, and capital allocation strategies.

- Performance Analysis & Reporting: Lead the development of key financial reports, dashboards, and analysis for senior management, focusing on profitability, cash flow, and performance metrics across real estate projects.

- Process Optimization & Automation: Implement and oversee the automation of financial reporting and analysis processes using tools like Power BI, Power Query, improving operational efficiency and data accuracy.

- Strategic Financial Insights: Provide actionable insights on cost control, margin analysis, and financial performance, ensuring the company's real estate projects and operations are financially sustainable and profitable.

- Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with key stakeholders, including project heads, finance teams, and external consultants, to ensure that financial information is aligned with operational goals.

Required Skill Set for the Role:

- Minimum Qualification: Qualified CA (Chartered Accountant) or MBA in Finance. Additional qualifications in Financial Modeling or Real Estate Finance preferred.

- Experience: 8-10 years of experience in FP&A, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role, preferably consultancy background (managed real estate/infrastructure clients).

- Technical Skills: Expertise in financial modeling, performance analysis, and reporting tools like Power BI, ERP systems.

- Industry Expertise: Strong understanding of financial operations in the real estate sector, including project financing, project profitability, budgeting, and real estate investment analysis.

- Soft Skills: Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership and drive financial strategy and performance across multiple business units.