Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

About Darwin Homes Inc.

At Darwin Homes, we fundamentally believe that the rental experience is broken. Too often, property management—serving as the middleman between investors and residents - often means shoddy service, hidden fees, and inefficient processes that shortchange everybody involved.

Darwin was built to make residents' and owners' lives easier through an innovative ecosystem of technologies. We have created the best product in the market for residents to discover, tour, and lease their future home; and for owners to have complete peace of mind from our modern management and leasing services built around our core values of transparency and professionalism. Darwin Homes is the destination for single-family rental services for property owners and residents.

About the role:

• The FP&A Analyst, a pivotal member of the Finance team, is responsible for driving financial clarity and strategic decision-making through the management of the company’s corporate financials. In this role, the analyst focuses on budgeting, forecasting, and analyzing the corporate entity’s performance—tracking key metrics like overhead costs, G&A expenses, and capital investments—while ensuring the integrity of financial reporting. Working in the dynamic single-family rental industry, the analyst collaborates with cross-functional teams to align corporate financial strategies with operational goals, providing leadership with actionable insights through variance analysis, scenario modeling, and KPI monitoring. This position demands a sharp analytical mind, meticulous attention to detail, and a proactive approach to optimizing processes, making it ideal for someone passionate about blending financial expertise with the unique challenges of property management.

What you'll do:

• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare and maintain accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for the corporate entity, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in developing and managing the corporate annual budget and periodic forecasts, collaborating with department heads to align financial goals with operational plans.
• Variance Analysis: Conduct detailed variance analysis between actual results, budgeted figures, and prior periods, providing explanations and recommendations to leadership.
• KPI Tracking: Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) specific to corporate operations, such as overhead costs, G&A expenses, and capital expenditures.
• Scenario Modeling: Build and maintain financial models to support strategic initiatives, including growth projections, cost optimization, and investment decisions.
• Corporate Expense Management: Analyze and track corporate-level expenses (e.g., payroll, technology subscriptions, office overhead) to identify efficiencies and cost-saving opportunities.
• Data Integrity: Ensure the accuracy and consistency of financial data in the general ledger and reporting systems, working closely with the accounting team to reconcile discrepancies.
• Ad-Hoc Analysis: Provide financial insights and support for special projects, such as vendor contract evaluations, financing strategies, or M&A due diligence, as needed.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Property Accounting, Operations, and Leadership teams to align corporate financial strategies with the broader goals of the single-family rental portfolio.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement enhancements to FP&A processes, tools, and reporting frameworks to increase efficiency and accuracy.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics
• 4+ years of experience in financial planning & analysis, corporate finance role
• 2+ yrs prior work experience with daily financial forecasting.
• 2+ yrs prior work experience building financial models from scratch.
• 2+ yrs prior work experience building dashboards (Tableau).
• Prior experience presenting financial models to C-Suite executives
• Technical Skills:
• • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial modeling). Must have work experience with daily financial forecasting.
  • Experience with financial software and ERP systems (e.g., NetS