Advance Auto Parts
Senior Financial Analyst, Corporate FP&A
Advance Auto Parts, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
Overview
Senior Financial Analyst, Corporate FP&A role at Advance Auto Parts. We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Financial Analyst (SFA) to join our Corporate FP&A team and drive financial excellence. The ideal candidate is a proactive, results-driven professional with strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for process improvement. This role will lead sales analytics for the Corporate FP&A team and will be responsible for financial planning, forecasting, financial modeling and analysis, and business partnering. The SFA will manage and optimize standard financial reports to ensure timely and accurate updates that drive operational change within the business. This role requires working with relevant stakeholders at all levels to drive process improvement projects and implement innovative solutions.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated ability to influence across the organization, both inside and outside of FP&A, support thoughtful decision-making, and adapt to a rapidly evolving environment. Regular collaboration with various business units across the organization will allow you to have an outsized influence on the business.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Forecasting: Lead all sales metrics at the corporate level and work closely with the Merchandising FP&A Team to analyze results and drive change
Financial Planning & Forecasting: Lead the development and enhancement of financial models for budgeting and forecasting
Financial Planning & Forecasting: Partner with cross-functional teams to align financial plans with strategic objectives
Financial Planning & Forecasting: Conduct scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to anticipate potential business impacts
Financial Planning & Forecasting: Provide detailed profitability and cost analysis to optimize business performance
Financial Planning & Forecasting: Support development of high-impact presentations for executive leadership, board meetings, and investor relations
Financial Planning & Forecasting: Provide financial modeling and recommendations for key business initiatives
Performance Reporting & Variance Analysis: Manage periodic financial reports/presentations and their continuous innovation, ensuring accuracy and delivering key insights to leadership
Performance Reporting & Variance Analysis: Analyze actual vs. budget/forecast performance, identify trends and risks/opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations
Performance Reporting & Variance Analysis: Provide detailed variance analysis and recommend actions to improve financial performance and assessment of business trends
Performance Reporting & Variance Analysis: Translate complex financial data into actionable insights and compelling narratives
Performance Reporting & Variance Analysis: Ensure clarity, accuracy, and strategic relevance in all reports and presentations
Performance Reporting & Variance Analysis: Identify and solve complex data integrity issues, and collaborate with stakeholders on resolution, driving the highest standards
Performance Reporting & Variance Analysis: Have ability to independently influence and drive outputs, meet deadlines, and set clear expectations and roadmaps
Business Partnering & Decision Support: Serve as a trusted finance partner to business leaders, and help to drive data-driven decisions
Business Partnering & Decision Support: Present financial insights in a clear, concise manner to both finance and non-finance stakeholders
Business Partnering & Decision Support: Work closely with operational teams to understand cost drivers, revenue trends, and margin dynamics
Process Improvement & Automation: Identify inefficiencies in FP&A reporting and forecasting processes, and recommend/implement solutions
Process Improvement & Automation: Utilize automation tools, dashboards, and advanced analytics to streamline reporting
Process Improvement & Automation: Advocate for system enhancements and integration of best-in-class FP&A technologies
Key Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field. CPA, CFA, MBA is a plus
3-7 years of FP&A experience in a corporate or public company environment
Retail and/or sales finance experience is a plus
Advanced proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Anaplan, think-cell)
Experience with financial systems
Strong problem-solving, strategic thinking, and business acumen
Excellent communication skills and ability to clearly present financial data to executives and cross-functional teams
Proven ability to manage weekly reports efficiently and enhance reporting processes
Highly organized with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
Must be able to work professionally across the organization, including with senior leaders
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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The successful candidate will have demonstrated ability to influence across the organization, both inside and outside of FP&A, support thoughtful decision-making, and adapt to a rapidly evolving environment. Regular collaboration with various business units across the organization will allow you to have an outsized influence on the business.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Forecasting: Lead all sales metrics at the corporate level and work closely with the Merchandising FP&A Team to analyze results and drive change
Financial Planning & Forecasting: Lead the development and enhancement of financial models for budgeting and forecasting
Financial Planning & Forecasting: Partner with cross-functional teams to align financial plans with strategic objectives
Financial Planning & Forecasting: Conduct scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to anticipate potential business impacts
Financial Planning & Forecasting: Provide detailed profitability and cost analysis to optimize business performance
Financial Planning & Forecasting: Support development of high-impact presentations for executive leadership, board meetings, and investor relations
Financial Planning & Forecasting: Provide financial modeling and recommendations for key business initiatives
Performance Reporting & Variance Analysis: Manage periodic financial reports/presentations and their continuous innovation, ensuring accuracy and delivering key insights to leadership
Performance Reporting & Variance Analysis: Analyze actual vs. budget/forecast performance, identify trends and risks/opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations
Performance Reporting & Variance Analysis: Provide detailed variance analysis and recommend actions to improve financial performance and assessment of business trends
Performance Reporting & Variance Analysis: Translate complex financial data into actionable insights and compelling narratives
Performance Reporting & Variance Analysis: Ensure clarity, accuracy, and strategic relevance in all reports and presentations
Performance Reporting & Variance Analysis: Identify and solve complex data integrity issues, and collaborate with stakeholders on resolution, driving the highest standards
Performance Reporting & Variance Analysis: Have ability to independently influence and drive outputs, meet deadlines, and set clear expectations and roadmaps
Business Partnering & Decision Support: Serve as a trusted finance partner to business leaders, and help to drive data-driven decisions
Business Partnering & Decision Support: Present financial insights in a clear, concise manner to both finance and non-finance stakeholders
Business Partnering & Decision Support: Work closely with operational teams to understand cost drivers, revenue trends, and margin dynamics
Process Improvement & Automation: Identify inefficiencies in FP&A reporting and forecasting processes, and recommend/implement solutions
Process Improvement & Automation: Utilize automation tools, dashboards, and advanced analytics to streamline reporting
Process Improvement & Automation: Advocate for system enhancements and integration of best-in-class FP&A technologies
Key Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field. CPA, CFA, MBA is a plus
3-7 years of FP&A experience in a corporate or public company environment
Retail and/or sales finance experience is a plus
Advanced proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Anaplan, think-cell)
Experience with financial systems
Strong problem-solving, strategic thinking, and business acumen
Excellent communication skills and ability to clearly present financial data to executives and cross-functional teams
Proven ability to manage weekly reports efficiently and enhance reporting processes
Highly organized with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
Must be able to work professionally across the organization, including with senior leaders
Privacy Notice: https://jobs.advanceautoparts.com/us/en/disclosures
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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