Director, FP&A

The Friedkin Group • Houston, TX

27d

About The Position

The Director, FP&A is a senior finance leader responsible for advancing the financial planning, analysis, and decision-support capabilities of The Friedkin Group and its operating company affiliates. This role partners closely with executive leadership and business unit leaders to deliver actionable insights, improve financial performance, and elevate enterprise financial maturity. The Director will lead efforts across budgeting, forecasting, performance management, margin and cost analysis, and strategic planning, while fostering a strong culture of financial discipline and cost consciousness across the organization. This role is also responsible for building and sustaining a high-performance FP&A team and leading the design of financial data, analytics, and visualizations that align with internal stakeholder needs and enable more informed, value-driven decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, from four-year college or university Req
• 12+ years of progressively responsible experience in FP&A, finance or accounting Required
• Strong foundation in accounting, financial planning, forecasting, and analysis.
• Advanced communication and presentation skills, including executive-level financial storytelling.
• Demonstrated leadership capability with experience building and leading high-performing teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and financial systems; experience with analytics and visualization tools preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Strong team player and proven ability to work and lead with others (internally and externally).
• Knowledge of principles of personnel management, including supervision, training and performance evaluation.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Proven ability to synthesize complex data into clear insights and recommendations.
• Exhibits sound and accurate judgment, high integrity, and a collaborative leadership style. (High proficiency)
• Knowledge of budgeting and cost control principles.
• Strong client relations and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Knowledge of budget control methods, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to lead, coordinate, and manage complex projects.
• Strong executional skills and experience in managing a team.
• Strong understanding of basic statistical concepts.
• Ability to develop positive relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prepare financial and accounting records.
• Ability to learn quickly and grasp new concepts.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or advanced degree Pref
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) highly Preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the annual business planning, budgeting, and multi-year forecasting processes across affiliate companies, and within the shared services center, with a strong focus on financial discipline and value creation.
• Develop and deliver high-quality financial analyses, forecasts, and scenario models to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Oversee preparation and review of monthly financial reporting, cash flow forecasts, and variance analyses, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and relevance.
• Partner with business unit leaders to assess financial performance, cost structures, and margin drivers, identifying risks and opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency. Support corporate-level initiatives including treasury, capital planning, and enterprise business planning efforts.
• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to senior leadership and affiliate management teams.
• Reinforce a cost-conscious and ownership-oriented mindset by helping leaders understand trade-offs, return on investment, and the financial implications of decisions.
• Translate complex financial data into clear, concise, and actionable insights for executive audiences.
• Identify, quantify, and communicate the financial impact of improvement initiatives, strategic investments, and operational changes.
• Promote accountability for financial outcomes by aligning budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics with strategic priorities.
• Lead the design and continuous improvement of FP&A data models, performance metrics, dashboards, and financial visualizations.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand analytical needs and translate them into effective reporting and insight solutions.
• Establish standards and best practices for financial analytics, visualization, and financial storytelling to improve consistency, transparency, and decision quality.
• Advance the organization’s financial and analytical maturity through improved data quality, automation, and insight generation that supports disciplined resource allocation.
• Build, develop, and lead a high-performing FP&A team through effective hiring, coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• Establish clear expectations, priorities, and development paths to grow technical, analytical, and business-partnering capabilities.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and cost-conscious decision-making within the FP&A function.
• Ensure the FP&A team scales effectively to meet evolving business needs while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.
• Act as a change agent by challenging traditional thinking and introducing innovative approaches to financial analysis, cost management, and decision support.
• Partner with affiliate finance teams and business leaders to streamline processes, eliminate inefficiencies, and optimize cost structures.
• Lead diagnostic analyses to identify cost, margin, and performance improvement opportunities.
• Quantify and clearly communicate the financial benefits of process improvements, operational efficiencies, and strategic initiatives.
• Reinforce sustainable cost discipline by embedding financial rigor into planning, reporting, and ongoing performance reviews.

Benefits

• Career Growth: Advance your career with opportunities for leadership and personal development.
• Culture of Excellence: Be part of a supportive team that values your input and encourages innovation.
• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that looks after both your professional and personal needs.
• medical, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, retirement plans, and generous paid leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees