FP&A Analyst

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. is seeking a Financial Analyst, Strategic Finance & Financial Modeling to join our FP&A team.

This is a high-ownership modeling role with direct exposure to M&A, capital allocation, and board-facing strategic analysis. You will own and refine the financial models that support forecasting, valuation, and executive decision-making across the company.

The role combines strategic project work with ownership of recurring quarterly cycles and board deliverables. It operates with a high degree of autonomy, partnering closely with FP&A leadership and with substantial visibility to executive management.

The environment includes structured quarterly cycles, active M&A workstreams supporting our acquisition pipeline, and frequent executive and board-level analysis. You will develop deep familiarity with Group 1’s dealership operations and the financial drivers that shape our growth strategy.

This is a Houston-based role with an in-office model and flexibility outside peak periods.

This role is well suited for a finance professional with investment banking, transaction advisory, corporate development, strategic finance, or highly analytical FP&A experience who wants to bring strong modeling rigor into a strategic corporate finance seat with substantive long-term ownership. There is opportunity to grow into broader strategic finance responsibilities over time.

• Own the financial modeling that supports M&A target valuation, accretion/dilution analysis, and pro forma impact on consolidated company performance
• Build and maintain integrated three-statement forecasting models, including EPS, cash flow, and the five-year strategic plan
• Lead the enhancement and refinement of dealership-level budget and forecasting models that roll up into consolidated company-level outputs, partnering with operational teams to improve accuracy and usability
• Own the analytical work supporting capital allocation decisions across M&A, dealership investment, share repurchases, dividends, and debt management
• Develop peer benchmarking and competitive analysis that translates industry trends into strategic insights for senior leadership
• Produce executive-quality modeling and board-facing deliverables across recurring quarterly cycles and ad hoc strategic projects
• Drive continuous improvement in modeling accuracy, scenario planning, forecasting processes, and presentation quality

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; CFA, CPA, or MBA a plus
• 2+ years of investment banking, transaction advisory, corporate development, strategic finance, or highly analytical FP&A experience with demonstrated modeling depth; investment banking, transaction advisory, or corporate development backgrounds strongly preferred
• Strong technical modeling skills, including integrated three-statement modeling, DCF, accretion/dilution, capital structure analysis, pro forma modeling, and sensitivity analysis
• Strong command of financial statements, valuation methodologies, business drivers, and capital structure
• Clear communicator able to translate complex modeling work into actionable insights for executive audiences
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint required; Oracle HFM, Essbase, ERP, or EPM Planning a plus