Financial Analysis Section Head (Real Estate)

Job Summary:

The Financial Analysis Section Head – Real Estate leads financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and investment evaluation activities. The role assesses real estate project feasibility, monitors financial performance, evaluates investment opportunities, and provides strategic insights to support management decisions, enhance project profitability, and maximize investment returns.

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Lead and supervise financial analysis activities, including project feasibility studies, investment evaluations, and financial modeling for existing and prospective real estate projects.
• Develop, review, and validate financial models using DCF, IRR, NPV, ROI, sensitivity analysis, and scenario planning to assess project viability and investment returns.
• Oversee project financial assessments, including revenue projections, development costs, financing requirements, cash flow forecasts, and profitability analysis.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic objectives and approved business plans.
• Monitor project financial performance against budgets and forecasts, analyze variances, identify potential risks, and recommend corrective actions.
• Evaluate land acquisition, new development, and investment opportunities through financial feasibility studies and market analysis.
• Oversee sales and revenue forecasts, real estate inventory analysis, product mix, pricing strategies, and sales absorption rates to maximize project profitability and revenue generation.
• Analyze inventory aging, payment plans, discount structures, and release phasing, providing recommendations to improve sales performance and cash flow.
• Monitor real estate market trends, competitor performance, pricing benchmarks, economic indicators, and regulatory changes to assess their impact on project financial assumptions and investment decisions.
• Prepare and review financial reports, management dashboards, investment proposals, and presentations, providing actionable insights and recommendations to senior management.
• Coordinate with Finance, Sales, Marketing, Development, and other relevant departments to ensure the accuracy of financial assumptions and alignment of business plans.
• Lead, coach, and develop Financial Analysis team members, review their deliverables, and ensure the quality and accuracy of financial analysis outputs.
• Establish and enhance financial modeling methodologies, reporting standards, and analytical processes to improve efficiency and decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field. An MBA or relevant professional certifications (CFA, FMVA) is an advantage.
• 8–12 years of experience in financial analysis, investment analysis, financial planning, feasibility studies, or real estate development, including experience in a supervisory or team leadership role.
• Strong expertise in financial modeling, investment evaluation, project feasibility studies, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis.
• Proven experience in real estate financial analysis, revenue forecasting, inventory evaluation, and pricing analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling, with experience in Power BI or similar business intelligence tools.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business recommendations and support strategic management decisions.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and financial reporting tools is an advantage.