Sr. Mgr, Finance, Planning, & Analytics

The Friedkin Group•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Finance, Planning & Analysis plays a critical role in partnering with GSFS leadership to drive the profitability and operational excellence of GSFS finance and insurance (F&I) products and services. Reporting to the Senior Director of Accounting and Finance, this leader delivers high‑impact financial insights, strengthens business performance through strategic partnership, and enhances planning, forecasting, analysis, and reporting capabilities across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
7–8 years of relevant financial planning, analysis, or accounting experience.
Demonstrated expertise in financial planning, timeline management, and executive‑level presentation.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity.
Advanced proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, ERP systems, and other analytical tools.
Ability to work across multiple data platforms and synthesize complex information.
Proven ability to lead and influence change through example.
Experience in high‑growth or fast‑paced environments.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, including executive level financial storytelling and presentations.
Customer‑focused mindset with strong internal/external stakeholder engagement.
Solid understanding of financial and performance metrics.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must not require employer sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship, and the company will not assume sponsorship obligations for existing visa holders.

Nice To Haves

CPA or CFA license (preferred but not required).
Knowledge of GAAP, SAP (Statutory Accounting Principles), and insurance/F&I regulatory requirements.
Experience with F&I products and industry‑specific financial frameworks.
Has a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

Drive customer and product profitability analytics including but not limited to pricing, mix, risk, claims and cost.
Partner across the organization to educate and engage stakeholders on performance improvement initiatives.
Look around corners by tracking and analyzing market trends to evaluate risks and opportunities and instigate actions.
Provide leaders with a framework to help enable fast decision making while optimizing profitability.
Develop and enhance financial forecasting and budgeting models and as needed, supporting product costing and transaction sub systems.
Prepare financial business review updates to ensure leaders have clarity on business performance.
Participate in developing, building, and maintaining technology systems and implementing business process changes necessary to enable analytics and reporting.
Stay informed on technical insurance matters and the interpretation of authoritative Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and statutory accounting pronouncements; convert knowledge to ensure accurate income statement interpretation.
Be a strong influencer within the Accounting and Finance organization to improve processes, productivity and performance.
Work with key associates within the broader Friedkin Group. Serve as a contact between the business unit managers and corporate.
Coordinate and communicate, as needed, financial planning actions within GSFS and TFG companies.