Sr. Manager, Corporate FP&A

Company:Driven Brands

Driven Brands is North America's largest automotive services company with a portfolio of iconic brands including Take 5 Oil Change®, Meineke Car Care Centers®, Maaco®, 1-800-Radiator & A/C®, Auto Glass Now®, and CARSTAR®. Our vision is to fuel the pursuit with the simplest, most convenient, and most reliable car care experience.

Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, Driven Brands is more than a workplace. We're a launchpad — for careers, for dreams, and for people driven to do great things.

Every day, we fuel the pursuit — for our customers chasing life's moments, for our franchisees building lasting legacies, and for each other as we grow, lead, and succeed together.

Performance matters. We take pride in it. We own it. We show up for one another and for our communities.

Because at Driven Brands, we're not just fixing cars. We're building futures, unlocking potential, and fueling what's possible — together.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Senior Manager, Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) serves as a key leader within the Corporate Finance organization, responsible for driving the company’s forecasting, planning, and financial modeling processes. This individual will partner closely with executive leadership to provide actionable insights, support strategic decision-making, and ensure the accuracy and integrity of enterprise-wide financial plans.

This role requires an initiative-taking self-starter who can quickly establish credibility, lead complex financial processes, manage and develop team members, and operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong business acumen, advanced financial modeling capabilities, and a proven ability to influence across functions.

How you will Own It:

Forecasting & Planning

Lead the monthly forecasting process across the organization, coordinating inputs, consolidations, analyses, and executive-level reporting.

Manage the annual budgeting and target-setting process, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and financial commitments.

Support long-range planning activities and evaluate financial performance against approved plans.

Identify key business drivers, risks, opportunities, and emerging trends impacting forecast accuracy.

Executive & Board Reporting

Prepare monthly/quarterly financial packages and business reviews.

Support preparation of Board of Directors materials and assist with the company’s quarterly earnings process.

Financial Modeling & Strategic Analysis

Own and maintain enterprise three-statement forecasting models, including Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow projections.

Develop sophisticated financial models to support strategic planning, capital allocation, and scenario planning.

Conduct sensitivity analyses and provide recommendations to senior leadership regarding financial and operational decisions.

Develop comprehensive business cases for strategic initiatives, investments, and operational improvements by evaluating financial impacts, risks, assumptions, and expected returns.

Team Leadership & Process Improvement

Manage, mentor, and develop two high-performing FP&A professionals.

Establish clear expectations, provide coaching, and support professional growth of team members.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives within forecasting, planning, reporting, and financial systems.

Promote best practices in financial modeling, analytics, and business partnership across the finance organization.

Lead cross-functional data integration initiatives and reporting automation efforts, transforming fragmented data sources into scalable, self-service reporting capabilities.

What you’ll Bring:

Required

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.

8+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, Strategic Finance, Consulting, or related disciplines; OR advanced degree (MBA, CPA) and six years of experience

2+ years of experience managing and developing finance professionals.

Advanced financial modeling and forecasting experience, including three-statement modeling.

Demonstrated experience leading annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and long-range planning processes.

Experience in presenting financial analyses to senior executives.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Added Fuel if you have:

The successful candidate will:

Be a self-starter who requires limited direction and quickly becomes productive.

Possess strong executive presence and communication skills.

Demonstrate ownership, accountability, and a bias toward action.

Thrive in ambiguous situations and effectively prioritize competing demands.

Build strong cross-functional relationships and influence decision-making.

Balance strategic thinking with strong execution capabilities.

Serve as a leader who develops talent while delivering results.

Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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Position Location: North Carolina

Compensation Range: $131,000.00 - $233,900.00

Compensation Frequency: Annual

Base pay offered may vary depending on actual location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Supplemental pay types may include commissions or bonus incentives, depending on the role. Driven Brands offers a variety of health and wellness benefits including paid time off and holiday pay. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.drivenbrandsbenefits.com

Get early access to 50% of your earned wages at any time through our myFlexPay program.