Managing Director, Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Head Of Financial Planning & Analysis (Fpa) For Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit)

Blue Owl is seeking a strategic and experienced finance leader to serve as Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) for its Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT). Reporting to senior leadership, this Managing Director will build and lead the FP&A function, provide critical financial insights, and support strategic decision-making across the organization. This is an opportunity to join a high-growth platform and play a key role in shaping the financial strategy and performance of the business.

• Financial Planning, Forecasting & Analysis
• Lead the annual budgeting process and multi-year strategic planning across asset management, acquisitions, capital markets, and corporate functions.
• Develop and maintain property level and consolidated financial models, including revenue, operating expenses, capital expenditures, debt service, and liquidity projections.
• Prepare rolling forecasts and analyze portfolio performance, market trends, and macroeconomic drivers.
• Monitor budget-to-actual results, identify key variances, and provide actionable recommendations to management.
• Produce and analyze key REIT metrics, including NOI, FFO, AFFO, leverage, liquidity, and capital structure performance.
• Perform scenario, sensitivity, and strategic analyses to support acquisitions, dispositions, developments, capital allocation decisions, and balance sheet optimization.

• Executive, Board & Investor Reporting
• Partner with Accounting and Investor Relations to support quarterly earnings reporting, including FFO/AFFO reconciliations, earnings guidance, and supplemental disclosures.
• Develop analytical materials and presentations for executive leadership, investor communications, earnings calls, and Board meetings.
• Benchmark company performance against public REIT peers and industry trends.

• Reporting & Process Enhancement
• Design and maintain management reporting packages, KPI dashboards, and performance analytics for senior leadership and the Board.
• Establish scalable reporting processes, templates, and controls to ensure consistency and accuracy across internal and external reporting.
• Partner across Finance, Asset Management, Capital Markets, and Investor Relations to improve reporting, forecasting, and decision-support capabilities.

• Leadership & Team Development
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing FP&A team.
• Establish best practices, tools, and processes to support continued organizational growth.
• Mentor team members and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and intellectual curiosity.
• Oversee staffing, performance management, and professional development.

• 12+ years of progressive FP&A, corporate finance, or related experience, with significant exposure to real estate, REITs, or real estate investing.
• Prior public REIT experience is strongly preferred; investment banking, private equity, or Big Four advisory experience with relevant real estate expertise will also be considered.
• Deep understanding of REIT and real estate performance metrics, including NOI, FFO, AFFO, NAV, leverage, and capital structure analysis.
• Advanced financial modeling skills with experience developing complex, integrated forecasting and valuation models.
• Experience supporting earnings processes, financial guidance, and investor-facing analyses.
• Strong understanding of leases, debt agreements, partnership structures, and purchase and sale agreements.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex analyses into clear business recommendations.
• Highly organized, deadline-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced Excel proficiency required; experience with planning systems (Anaplan, Adaptive, Hyperion) and BI tools (Tableau, Power BI) preferred.

• Lead by Example:
  Demonstrates accountability, sound judgment, urgency, and a results-oriented mindset.
• Strategic Business Acumen:
  Brings strong market awareness and knowledge of industry trends and best practices.
• Vision & Influence:
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