Goosehead Insurance, Inc.

Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

Goosehead Insurance, Inc.$125K — $150K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA preferred
  • 10+ years in financial planning and analysis or related roles
  • Experience building and leading FP&A teams required
  • Background in high-growth, private equity-backed environments preferred
  • Strong expertise in financial modeling and forecasting
  • Advanced Excel skills; proficiency in SQL required
  • Experience with financial planning systems and BI/reporting tools.

Responsibilities

  • Own and lead enterprise-wide financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes
  • Establish methodologies and modeling standards for financial planning
  • Partner with leaders to align financial plans with strategic priorities
  • Oversee planning for revenue, expenses, and strategic investments
  • Lead performance management and analysis across financial metrics
  • Drive variance analysis and communicate key implications to leadership
  • Support financial analysis for strategic initiatives and continuously improve FP&A processes.

Benefits

  • High-quality health, vision, disability, life, and dental insurance
  • 401K Matching Plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
  • Corporate wellness programs
  • Financial Solution Program
Full Job Description

Job Summary

The Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) leads the Company’s financial planning, forecasting, and performance management activities in support of business decision-making and growth. This role owns company-wide planning processes, partners closely with executive and functional leaders, and ensures FP&A insights, tools, and teams scale effectively with the business. The Director is accountable for delivering accurate, timely, and actionable financial insights and for developing a high-performing FP&A team that serves as a trusted business partner across the organization.

 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Business Partnership

  • Own and lead enterprise-wide financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning processes
  • Establish planning assumptions, methodologies, and modeling standards across all planning areas
  • Partner with executive and functional leaders to align financial plans with strategic and operational priorities
  • Oversee planning for revenue, expenses, headcount, and strategic investments

 

Performance Management & Insights

  • Lead performance management and analysis across financial and operational metrics
  • Drive variance analysis and communicate key drivers and implications to senior leadership
  • Ensure delivery of timely, decision-ready reporting, dashboards, and financial models
  • Support evaluation of strategic initiatives and investments through financial analysis and business case development
  • Continuously improve FP&A processes, tools, and data to support accuracy and scalability

 

Team Leadership & Development

  • Lead and develop FP&A managers and analysts, building a high-performing, business-oriented team
  • Set performance expectations and development priorities for the FP&A function

 

Experience and Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or Master’s degree preferred
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, or related roles
  • Prior experience building and leading FP&A teams required
  • Experience in a high-growth, private equity-backed environment preferred
  • Strong expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and long-range planning
  • Advanced Excel skills required
  • Proficiency in SQL and experience working with large datasets and data warehouses
  • Experience with financial planning systems and BI/reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.)

 

Required Skills and Abilities

  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to translate data into clear insights
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, including experience engaging senior leaders
  • Proven ability to build strong cross-functional relationships and influence decision-making
  • Strong people leadership and talent development capabilities
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • High standards for accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement

Benefits Summary

  • High-quality voluntary health, vision, disability, life, and dental insurance programs.
  • 401K Matching Plan.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
  • Corporate sponsored programs to enhance employee physical, financial, mental, and emotional wellness.
  • Financial Solution Program.

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About Goosehead Insurance, Inc.

Goosehead Insurance, Inc. is a rapidly growing independent personal lines insurance agency that distributes its products and services through a network of over 1,000 independent agents across the United States. The company offers a range of insurance products, including homeowners, auto, umbrella, and flood insurance, as well as life insurance and other products. The company's proprietary technology platform, called Goose, enables its agents to provide a high level of service to their clients and to access a wide range of insurance products from multiple carriers. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Westlake, Texas.
Learn more about Goosehead Insurance, Inc.
Size
1,238 employees
Market Cap
$1.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$9.2 million
5 Year Trend
+36.9%
Revenue
$117 million
NASDAQ

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