FP&A Analyst
Group 1 Automotive • Houston, Texas • Full Time
Posted on Wed, Jun 3, 2026
About Us
Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI) is a Fortune 250leader in global automotive retail, operating more than 250 dealerships and collision centers across the United States and United Kingdom. As the 4th largest dealership group in the U.S., Group 1 delivers a fully integrated automotive experience, including vehicle sales, financing, aftersales service, and digital retail solutions. As the automotive industry continues to evolve, Group 1 is investing in the people, technology, and operational excellence needed to shape what comes next. Our work is grounded in a simple belief, that a better experience for customers starts with an exemplary experience for employees.At Group 1, our commitment is to keep finding smarter ways to serve our customers and support one another. We believe great careers are built in environments where people are trusted, challenged, and given room to grow. If you share our core values of integrity, transparency, professionalism, teamwork, and respect, you can get more with Group 1. More opportunity. More support. More ways to build a career that moves you forward.
Overview
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.
Responsibilities
- 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
Qualifications
- 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
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check and/or drug screening.AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $95,000–$135,000 per year (median ~$109,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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