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

Blue Owl Capital•Chicago, IL

2d•$250,000 - $300,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline required.

Nice To Haves

MBA, CFA, or other advanced credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
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.