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About our client

Our client is a publicly listed asset management company recognized for its solid track record in the development, acquisition, and management of high-end hospitality and residential assets. Guided by an ambitious yet disciplined investment approach, the company partners with world-class operators to maximize the long-term performance and value of its portfolio. It upholds strict financial governance, regulatory compliance, and responsible risk management, ensuring sustainable growth and investor trust. Currently seeking a Deputy director of FP&A to lead the financial planning of its residential business, in a position that blends strategic financial insight with operational acumen to drive profitability and long-term financial sustainability across its projects. This position is based in Mexico City, Mexico.

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What the job involves

• Lead the annual financial planning process and periodic forecasts for the residential business, aligning financial goals with strategic objectives
• Act as a key strategic partner to business, commercial, and operational leaders, providing financial insights and recommendations that enhance performance and profitability
• Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate new projects, construction phases, product changes, and commercial strategies
• Monitor and analyze sales budgets, validating targets, pricing, and projected volumes to ensure alignment with market dynamics and business plans
• Control and review direct and indirect costs associated with residential developments, working closely with operations, construction, and development teams
• Track and evaluate project-level gross and operating margins, identifying variances and proposing corrective actions when needed
• Lead the preparation and monitoring of monthly and project-specific cash flows, ensuring sufficient liquidity, proactive funding strategies, and optimal resource allocation
• Generate executive financial reports that translate business performance into actionable recommendations for senior leadership
• Identify financial risks and optimization opportunities throughout all stages of the project lifecycle
• Serve as the key liaison between the finance function and the residential business’ operational and commercial areas, promoting alignment and financial accountability
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, accounting standards, and financial control guidelines
• Continuously assessing and improving financial processes, reinforcing a culture of efficiency, transparency, and business partnership

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Who we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Business Administration, or Industrial Engineering. Master’s degree in finance or MBA preferred
• Advanced English proficiency (both written and spoken)
• Ample experience in financial planning, business controlling, or management reporting roles.  With extensive experience in the real estate or residential development industry, with deep understanding of construction budgets, residential business models, and project profitability metrics
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with proven ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable insights
• Advanced command of Excel and financial modeling tools; experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Solid understanding of cash flow management, sensitivity analysis, and project evaluation
• Effective communication and influencing skills, capable of building trust and alignment across non-financial and cross-functional teams, with demonstrated leadership, proactivity, and problem-solving mindset, with strong business orientation and decision-making influence
• Ability to partner closely with commercial and operational teams, fostering collaboration and shared accountability for business results