Mgr, Business Planning & Financial Analysis

The Friedkin Group • Houston, TX

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Business Planning & Analysis, under the leadership of the Senior Manager, Business Planning & Analysis will work in conjunction with operational areas of GST to identify and report out on the right operational and financial information to assist the business unit leaders in making better business decisions in a timely manner. The Manager will be responsible for understanding the operational areas it supports, assisting with identifying what data and reporting is needed for decision support, ensuring that key performance indicators are identified and monitored, and ensuring financial analysis related to business decisions is prepared correctly and timely to assist business decision makers. Additionally, the Manager, Business Planning & Analysis, will identify opportunities and/or make recommendations to drive process improvements/efficiencies that will improve overall business unit profitability and/or cost effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Req
• 5-7 years of experience in the field or in a related area or possess an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Required Experience with SAP, Microsoft AX, Tableau, or other BI applications
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills including Excel modeling
• Possession of strong personal code of ethics, including maintaining confidentiality
• Maintain a high level of curiosity - ability and drive to determine why something happened and how we can adjust in the future, not just what happened
• Confident, positive attitude, accountable, sets, and meets high expectations
• Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to build and effectively navigate relationships across GST, especially at the director and VP level.
• Proponent of change
• Comfortable in respectfully challenging Senior Management decisions or initiatives
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Able to communicate effectively, oral and written, across all levels of the organization
• Effectively translate financial and operational data concepts to a non-financial or technical audience
• Ability to apply common sense.
• Forecasting Intermediate-Advanced Required
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Intermediate-Advanced Required
• Financial Analysis Intermediate-Advanced Required
• Internal Controls Intermediate-Advanced Required
• Analytical Skills Analytical Skills refers to the ability to gather, organize, research, and review information in order to draw conclusions and solve complex problems. Intermediate-Advanced Required
• Process Improvement Intermediate-Advanced Required
• Influencing Skills Intermediate-Advanced Required
• Financial Planning Developing-Advanced Required
• External Auditing External Auditing is an objective review of the financial statements of a company. Developing-Intermediate Required

Nice To Haves

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate and timely reporting, analyses, and forecasting of the company's financial results for the operational areas and at the corporate level
• Understand operational areas and processes to assist with planning and reporting of initiatives and financial results
• Develop mechanisms and analysis of investment decisions and their operational and financial impacts
• Investigate material variances between budget and actual performance, re-forecast results and recommend a course of action to mitigate future variances and financial risk
• Facilitate the annual business plan and monthly close processes for your assigned areas
• Understand and promote fixed vs. variable cost
• Respectfully challenge the current financial, reporting and operational processes
• Implement processes that provide insight to assist leadership in making key business decisions
• Assist with process improvement projects in the operational areas
• Partner with GST IT and corporate to develop accurate, consolidated, and automated reporting for business intelligence
• Other duties may be assigned
• Responsibly receive, transmit, and handle consumer and customer data per applicable policies and procedures.
• Review and follow data privacy practices, policies, and guidelines.

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.
• Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, retirement plans, and generous paid leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level