Senior Manager, FP&A - EAST Region HLSG

Position Purpose

The Senior Manager, EAST Regional FP&A for HLSG is a strategic finance leader responsible for driving regional financial performance, leading planning processes, and influencing executive decision-making. This role serves as the primary finance partner to regional operations and corporate leadership, providing forward-looking insights, rigorous financial analysis, and disciplined capital evaluation. The position requires strong leadership, advanced financial modeling capabilities, and the ability to translate complex data into clear strategic recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Lead regional annual budgeting, long-range planning, and monthly forecasting processes.

• Drive performance management by identifying risks and opportunities and recommending corrective actions.

• Partner with senior operational leaders to improve profitability, cost structure, and capital efficiency.

• Develop and maintain advanced financial models to support scenario planning and strategic decisions.

Executive Partnership & Decision Support

• Serve as a trusted advisor to regional leadership and the Executive Team.

• Present financial performance, forecasts, and strategic recommendations to senior executives.

• Influence decision-making through data-driven insights and business case development.

• Provide financial leadership for key initiatives, including cost optimization and revenue growth strategies.

Growth & Capital Allocation

• Lead financial due diligence for Greenfield projects, expansions, and strategic investments.

• Support M&A activities including valuation modeling, integration planning, and post-acquisition performance tracking.

• Evaluate capital projects and resource allocation to maximize ROI and long-term shareholder value.

Reporting & Process Improvement

• Oversee preparation of executive-level reporting and dashboards.

• Enhance financial processes, tools, and reporting frameworks to improve accuracy, efficiency, and transparency.

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

• Reports to: Senior Director of FP&A - HLSG

• Direct Reports: May oversee managers if applicable.

Travel Requirements:

• Occasional travel as required.

Physical Requirements

• Standard office-based physical requirements

Working Conditions

• Standard office based environment

• Hybrid role based in McKinney, Texas.

Minimum Qualifications

Technical Expertise

• Advanced financial modeling and scenario analysis skills.

• Expert-level proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

• Experience with enterprise financial systems (e.g., SAP, Hyperion, Oracle) and reporting tools such as Power BI.

• Strong understanding of financial statements, valuation techniques, and performance metrics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in capital planning, M&A analysis, or strategic finance initiatives preferred.

• Prior leadership or mentorship experience strongly preferred.

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required.

Preferred Education:

• MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred.

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

• 4–7 years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, investment banking, or consulting.

• Demonstrated experience partnering with senior business leaders.

Certifications:

• None required

• CPA, CFA, or similar certification is a plus.

Competencies:

• Strategic Mindset: Connects financial performance to long-term strategy and value creation.

• Executive Presence: Communicates clearly and confidently with senior leadership.

• Analytical Depth: Applies rigorous financial analysis to complex business challenges.

• Business Partnership: Builds credibility and trust across operational and corporate teams.

• Leadership: Demonstrates ownership, mentors others, and drives accountability.

• Execution Excellence: Manages multiple priorities in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.

• Integrity & Judgment: Exercises sound financial judgment and upholds the highest ethical standards.

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