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Sr Business Planning Manager

Hopkins, MN · On-site

$93K - $154K/yr

As a Sr. Business Planning Manager at our Hopkins, MN corporate headquarters, you will play a critical role in connecting strategy to execution through the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process.

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How much do business planning jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for business planning in the United States is $132,202.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,000.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a business planning job?

A business planning job involves developing strategies and creating plans to help a company achieve its goals. This role often includes analyzing market data, preparing financial forecasts, and coordinating with different departments. Strong analytical skills and proficiency with tools like Excel or business planning software are typically required.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in Business Planning, and why are they important?

To thrive in Business Planning, you need strong analytical skills, strategic thinking, and a solid understanding of financial principles, often supported by a degree in business, finance, or a related field. Familiarity with financial modeling software, Excel, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is typically required. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills help professionals effectively translate data into actionable business strategies. These abilities ensure that organizations can make informed decisions, allocate resources efficiently, and achieve long-term objectives.

What is business planning?

Business planning is the process of outlining a company’s objectives and the strategies needed to achieve them. It involves analyzing market opportunities, setting goals, forecasting financial performance, and developing operational plans. A well-crafted business plan serves as a roadmap for growth, helps secure funding, and guides decision-making. It is essential for both new startups and established businesses looking to adapt to changing markets.

How do business planning professionals typically collaborate with other departments to develop effective strategies?

Business planning professionals work closely with teams such as finance, marketing, operations, and sales to gather data, align objectives, and ensure strategies are feasible and aligned with organizational goals. This often involves participating in cross-functional meetings, conducting analysis with stakeholders, and synthesizing input into actionable business plans. Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential, as the role requires balancing diverse perspectives and ensuring all departments are working towards a common vision.

What is the difference between Business Planning vs Financial Analysis?

AspectBusiness PlanningFinancial Analysis
Primary FocusDeveloping strategic business plans and setting long-term goalsAssessing financial data to evaluate company performance
Required SkillsStrategic thinking, market research, project managementFinancial modeling, data analysis, accounting knowledge
Work EnvironmentCollaborative, strategic meetings, planning sessionsData-driven, report preparation, financial modeling
Common EmployersCorporations, consulting firms, startupsFinancial institutions, corporations, consulting firms

While both roles involve analyzing data, Business Planning focuses on creating strategic roadmaps for the company's future, whereas Financial Analysis concentrates on evaluating financial health through data. Both roles often collaborate but serve different purposes within an organization.

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Infographic showing various Business Planning job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $132,202 per year, or $63.6 per hour.
Manager, Business Planning & Analysis

Manager, Business Planning & Analysis

The Friedkin Group

Houston, TX

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago


Job description

External Description

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must not require employer sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship, and the company will not assume sponsorship obligations for existing visa holders.

Living Our ValuesAll associates are guided by Our Values. Our Values are the unifying foundation of our companies. We strive to ensure that every decision we make and every action we take demonstrates Our Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates lasting benefits for all of our associates, shareholders, and the communities in which we live.Why Join Us

  • Career Growth: Advance your career with opportunities for leadership and personal development.
  • Culture of Excellence: Be part of a supportive team that values your input and encourages innovation.
  • Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that looks after both your professional and personal needs.

Total RewardsOur Total Rewards package underscores our commitment to recognizing your contributions. We offer a competitive and fair compensation structure that includes base pay and performance-based rewards. Compensation is based on skill set, experience, qualifications, and job-related requirements. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, retirement plans, and generous paid leave. Discover more about what we offer by visiting our Benefits page.

A Day In The LifeThe Manager, Business Planning & Analysis, under the leadership of the Senior Manager, Business Planning & Analysis will work in conjunction with operational areas of GST to identify and report out on the right operational and financial information to assist the business unit leaders in making better business decisions in a timely manner. The Manager will be responsible for understanding the operational areas it supports, assisting with identifying what data and reporting is needed for decision support, ensuring that key performance indicators are identified and monitored, and ensuring financial analysis related to business decisions is prepared correctly and timely to assist business decision makers. Additionally, the Manager, Business Planning & Analysis, will identify opportunities and/or make recommendations to drive process improvements/efficiencies that will improve overall business unit profitability and/or cost effectiveness.

As a Mgr,Bus Planning&Analysis you will:

  • Develop accurate and timely reporting, analyses, and forecasting of the company's financial results for the operational areas and at the corporate level
  • Understand operational areas and processes to assist with planning and reporting of initiatives and financial results
  • Develop mechanisms and analysis of investment decisions and their operational and financial impacts
  • Investigate material variances between budget and actual performance, re-forecast results and recommend a course of action to mitigate future variances and financial risk
  • Facilitate the annual business plan and monthly close processes for your assigned areas
  • Understand and promote fixed vs. variable cost
  • Respectfully challenge the current financial, reporting and operational processes
  • Implement processes that provide insight to assist leadership in making key business decisions
  • Assist with process improvement projects in the operational areas
  • Partner with GST IT and corporate to develop accurate, consolidated, and automated reporting for business intelligence
  • Other duties may be assigned
  • Responsibly receive, transmit, and handle consumer and customer data per applicable policies and procedures.
  • Review and follow data privacy practices, policies, and guidelines.

What We Need From You

  • Bachelor's Degree Req
  • 8+ years of experience in the field or in a related area or possess an equivalent combination of education and experience. Required
  • Experience with SAP, Onestream, Tableau, Power BI Preferred
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills including Excel modeling
  • Possession of strong personal code of ethics, including maintaining confidentiality
  • Maintain a high level of curiosity - ability and drive to determine why something happened and how we can adjust in the future, not just what happened Confident, positive attitude, accountable, sets, and meets high expectations
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to build and effectively navigate relationships across GST, especially at the director and VP level.
  • Proponent of change
  • Comfortable in respectfully challenging Senior Management decisions or initiatives
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Demonstrated project management skills
  • Able to communicate effectively, oral and written, across all levels of the organization
  • Effectively translate financial and operational data concepts to a non-financial or technical audience
  • Ability to apply common sense.
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Preferred
  • Forecasting Intermediate-Advanced Required
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Intermediate-Advanced Required
  • Financial Analysis Intermediate-Advanced Required
  • Internal Controls Intermediate-Advanced Required
  • Analytical Skills Analytical Skills refers to the ability to gather, organize, research, and review information in order to draw conclusions and solve complex problems. Intermediate-Advanced Required
  • Process Improvement Intermediate-Advanced Required
  • Influencing Skills Intermediate-Advanced Required
  • Financial Planning Developing-Advanced Required
  • External Auditing External Auditing is an objective review of the financial statements of a company. Developing-Intermediate Required

Physical and Environmental RequirementsThe physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the associate is required on a daily basis to analyze and interpret data, communicate, and remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the work day and frequently access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The associate is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The associate must frequently move up to 10 pounds and occasionally move up to 25 pounds.

Travel Requirements20% Minimal travel is required for this position (up to 20% of the time and on a domestic basis).

Join UsThe Friedkin Group and its affiliates are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us at TalentAcquisition@friedkin.com. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.We are seeking candidates legally authorized to work in the United States, without Sponsorship.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME