Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

At WhiteWater Express, we're more than just a car wash; we're a company built on respect, communication, and a passion for people. Our dedicated teams are passionate about people and leading others, and we believe that personal growth is the key to our organizational growth. If you're flexible, adaptable, and ready to take on new challenges, we want you to succeed with us, not just at work, but in life.

We currently have operating 127 units in 6 states with continued strategic growth across all of our markets. The company has doubled its unit count over the last 3 years. We are focused on either building or acquiring high performing units in our existing markets as well as the opportunity to enter new markets through acquisition.

WhiteWater is a portfolio of Freeman Spogli & Co. and SkyKnight Capital. Freeman Spogli & Co. has over 40 years investing in consumer and retail focused companies and has been an investor since 2021. SkyKnight Capital manages over $3.5 billion and originally invested in 2018.

Purpose
The Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis is responsible for overseeing, leading and coordinating all aspects of the Company’s operational reporting, budget development, ad hoc financial analysis, and supporting real estate and M&A diligence and return analysis.

This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer and will interact frequently with Company leaders, operations leaders and department leaders.

The right candidate for this role has an owner’s mentality when it comes to their contributions to the overall success of the business and thrives working alongside others to achieve a common goal.

Objectives
Financial Reporting

• Lead the preparation of various internal reporting packages as well as board and lender reporting packages.
• Monitor key financial performance indicators (KPIs), providing variance analysis and actionable insights to operations and Company leadership.

Financial Analysis

• Construct financial models and conduct scenario analyses to support decision-making and development of strategic initiatives.
• Assess capital investments and resource allocations to optimize return on investment.
• Measure effectiveness of various pricing and marketing strategies and analyze the profitability of store locations, regions, and customer types.
• Lead the creation and implementation of annual budgets, monthly/quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
• Collaborate with business leaders to drive revenue growth while optimizing costs to improve profitability.
• Support M&A activities, business integrations, and financial due diligence when applicable.

Overall Business Impact

• Work with regional and operations teams to ensure financial discipline and alignment with corporate financial goals.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and training to FP&A analyst as well as cross-collaboration with accounting team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or economics.
• Minimum of 5-8 years of progressive finance experience required, with 3 years leading a team preferred.
• Advanced experience in business modeling, management reporting, and operational metrics.
• Hands-on experience with building effective financial reporting and analysis tools and databases using systems like Sage / NetSuite for Financial ERP, and BI tools like Tableau/Power BI/Domo.
• An effective leader with strong interpersonal, leadership and management skills with a strong team orientation.
• Ability to build trust and credibility with senior business partners.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Target Compensation: $110-130k plus annual bonus

This position is in office at our corporate headquarters in Houston, TX.

Our employees are our most valuable asset. We only employ the best people in the service industry who embrace new challenges with enthusiasm. If you are looking for professional development with advancement opportunities in a fast-growing organization, come join our Team!