Manager, Business Planning & Financial Analysis
Gulf States Toyota - North Houston, TX
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Living Our ValuesAll associates are guided by Our Values. Our Values are the unifying foundation of our companies. We strive to ensure that every decision we make and every action we take demonstrates Our Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates lasting benefits for all of our associates, shareholders, and the communities in which we live.Why Join UsCareer 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.Total RewardsOur Total Rewards package underscores our commitment to recognizing your contributions. We offer a competitive and fair compensation structure that includes base pay and performance-based rewards. Compensation is based on skill set, experience, qualifications, and job-related requirements. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, retirement plans, and generous paid leave. Discover more about what we offer by visiting our Benefits page. A Day In The LifeThe 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. As a Mgr,Bus Planning&Analysis you will:Develop accurate and timely reporting, analyses, and forecasting of the company's financial results for the operational areas and at the corporate levelUnderstand operational areas and processes to assist with planning and reporting of initiatives and financial resultsDevelop mechanisms and analysis of investment decisions and their operational and financial impactsInvestigate material variances between budget and actual performance, re-forecast results and recommend a course of action to mitigate future variances and financial riskFacilitate the annual business plan and monthly close processes for your assigned areasUnderstand and promote fixed vs. variable costRespectfully challenge the current financial, reporting and operational processesImplement processes that provide insight to assist leadership in making key business decisionsAssist with process improvement projects in the operational areasPartner with GST IT and corporate to develop accurate, consolidated, and automated reporting for business intelligenceOther duties may be assignedResponsibly receive, transmit, and handle consumer and customer data per applicable policies and procedures.Review and follow data privacy practices, policies, and guidelines. What We Need From YouBachelor's Degree Req5-7 years of experience in the field or in a related area or possess an equivalent combination of education and experience. RequiredExperience with SAP, Microsoft AX, Tableau, or other BI applications PreferredAdvanced Microsoft Office skills including Excel modelingPossession of strong personal code of ethics, including maintaining confidentialityMaintain 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 expectationsStrong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to build and effectively navigate relationships across GST, especially at the director and VP level.Proponent of changeComfortable in respectfully challenging Senior Management decisions or initiativesStrong analytical and problem solving skillsDemonstrated project management skillsAble to communicate effectively, oral and written, across all levels of the organizationEffectively translate financial and operational data concepts to a non-financial or technical audienceAbility to apply common sense.Certified Public Accountant (CPA) PreferredPhysical and Environmental RequirementsThe physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the associate is required on a daily basis to analyze and interpret data, communicate, and remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the work day and frequently access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The associate is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The associate must frequently move up to 10 pounds and occasionally move up to 25 pounds. Travel Requirements20% Minimal travel is required for this position (up to 20% of the time and on a domestic basis). Join UsThe Friedkin Group and its affiliates are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us at TalentAcquisition@. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.We are seeking candidates legally authorized to work in the United States, without Sponsorship. #LI-NL1HP125
Created: 2025-03-04