Houston
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. Living Our Values All 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 Us • 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. A Day In The Life 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. As a Director, FP&A you will: Financial planning, budgeting and analysis: • 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. Business Partnership, Cost Consciousness & Executive Decision Support: • 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. Data, Analytics, and Visualization Leadership: • 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., • 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., • 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., • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, from four-year college or university, required., • MBA or advanced degree highly preferred., • CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) certification is a plus., • 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., • 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. Travel Requirements 20% The associate is occasionally required to travel to other sites, including out-of-state, where applicable, for business. Join Us The 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 . 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-NL1