Lead - Financial Planning/Budgeting & MIS - Real Estate - CA

Lead - Financial Planning, Budget & MIS - Real Estate

Job Description:

Our Client, a Leading Real Estate group is seeking for an experienced finance professional to lead the unit to manage Financial Planning, Budgeting & Analysis (FP&A) and Management Information Systems (MIS) functions. The position would be based at Lucknow and report to the CFO.

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, deep knowledge of real estate financial modeling, and exceptional command over Advanced Excel. This is a strategic role requiring close collaboration with senior leadership to support financial decisions and improve operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Revenue & Cost Review

- Monitor and analyze revenue streams and cost structures across business verticals.

- Ensure optimization of profitability through strategic cost control and revenue enhancement measures.

Cash Flow Management

- Prepare, track, and forecast cash flow statements.

- Ensure sufficient liquidity and manage working capital requirements efficiently.

Business Planning

- Prepare strategic business plans in collaboration with internal teams and external partners/investors.

- Conduct scenario analysis and risk assessment to support decision-making.

Collaboration with CFO

- Work closely with the CFO on strategic initiatives including capital structuring, investment planning, and cost efficiency programs.

- Assist in driving finance transformation and digitalization efforts.

MIS & Reporting

- Maintain timely and accurate MIS reports for management review.

- Prepare dashboards and financial presentations for Board and leadership meetings.

Technical Skills

- Strong command over Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for financial modeling and presentations.

- Working knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems.

Qualifications & Skills:

Education:

- Chartered Accountant (CA) or MBA in Finance from a reputed institution.

Experience:

- 12-15 years in FP&A/MIS roles, with at least 5 years in a real estate company.

- Strong understanding of real estate cash flow cycles, cost structures, and revenue recognition norms.

- Extremely strong on data crunching, understanding of data and be able to develop management level information systems for decision making and strategy.

- Strategic thinking with strong attention to detail

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

- Leadership abilities to drive cross-functional collaboration