Corporate Development Analyst

Group 1 Automotive


Job Location:

Houston, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 6 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 to hire a Corporate Development Analyst. This role supports the Companys growth strategy through financial analysis acquisition evaluation strategic planning capital allocation analysis and corporate development initiatives.

The Corporate Development Analyst will partner closely with Finance Corporate Development Investor Relations and executive leadership to support mergers and acquisitions strategic planning operational analysis and enterprise growth initiatives. This role provides exposure to executive-level decision-making and plays a key role in supporting the financial analyses and strategic recommendations that drive business performance and long-term value creation.

This position is ideal for an analytical finance professional who enjoys solving complex business problems building financial models evaluating strategic opportunities and supporting high-impact corporate initiatives.

Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Corporate Development

  • Support corporate development and M&A activities including acquisition analysis strategic evaluations and disposition initiatives
  • Conduct financial and operational due diligence activities related to acquisitions divestitures and strategic transactions
  • Assist in evaluating strategic business opportunities partnerships and growth initiatives aligned with the Companys long-term objectives
  • Support acquisition strategy discussions through financial analysis valuation modeling and transaction evaluation
  • Assist with post-acquisition integration analysis and strategic performance tracking

Strategic Finance & Capital Allocation

  • Support analyses related to capital allocation decisions including acquisitions dealership investments debt management and other strategic initiatives
  • Develop financial models and business cases to evaluate growth opportunities and investment decisions
  • Support long-range planning strategic forecasting and enterprise value creation initiatives
  • Analyze operational and financial performance trends and provide recommendations to support strategic decision-making

Investor Relations & Executive Reporting

  • Support Investor Relations activities through financial analysis peer benchmarking industry research and participation in investor-related meetings
  • Prepare executive presentations Board materials and strategic analyses for senior leadership
  • Develop reporting tools dashboards and presentation materials to support corporate development and strategic finance initiatives

Market Research & Strategic Analysis

  • Conduct market industry competitor and economic research to support strategic planning and investment decisions
  • Monitor industry trends acquisition activity and competitive developments to identify opportunities and risks
  • Translate financial and operational data into actionable business insights

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with Finance Operations Investor Relations Accounting and executive leadership teams on strategic initiatives
  • Support ad hoc projects and analyses across strategic finance corporate development and enterprise planning functions
  • Serve as a resource to team members and stakeholders by providing analytical support and financial insights

Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics Business or a related field
  • 46 years of experience in:
    • Corporate Development
    • Strategic Finance
    • Investment Banking
    • Transaction Advisory
    • FP&A
    • M&A Advisory
    • Or other analytical finance roles
  • Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
  • Experience supporting acquisition analysis strategic planning valuation or capital allocation initiatives
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities
  • Excellent verbal written and presentation skills
  • Strong attention to detail organizational skills and business acumen
  • Demonstrated ability to solve complex business problems and develop actionable recommendations

Preferred

  • Experience supporting M&A transactions due diligence activities and post-close analyses
  • Experience supporting Investor Relations initiatives and executive-level reporting
  • Experience within a public company multi-entity organization or consumer-facing industry
  • Advanced proficiency in:
    • Microsoft Excel
    • PowerPoint
    • Financial modeling
    • Data analysis and reporting tools
  • Exposure to Board-level materials and strategic planning processes

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.

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About UsGroup 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 experie...

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