Advance Auto Parts
Senior Financial Analyst, Corporate FP&A
Advance Auto Parts, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
Job Description
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. In addition, this person will be responsible for financial planning, forecasting, financial modeling and analysis, and business partnering. The SFA will also manage and optimize standard financial reports to ensure timely and accurate updates that drive operational change within the business. This role also requires working with relevant stakeholders at all levels to drive process improvement projects and to 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 the opportunity 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
Lead the development and enhancement of financial models for budgeting and forecasting
Partner with cross-functional teams to align financial plans with strategic objectives
Conduct scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to anticipate potential business impacts
Provide detailed profitability and cost analysis to optimize business performance
Support development of high-impact presentations for executive leadership, board meetings, and investor relations
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
Analyze actual vs. budget/forecast performance, identify trends and risks/opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations
Provide detailed variance analysis and recommend actions to improve financial performance and assessment of business trends
Translate complex financial data into actionable insights and compelling narratives
Ensure clarity, accuracy, and strategic relevance in all reports and presentations
Identify and solve complex data integrity issues, and collaborate with stakeholders on resolution, driving the highest standards
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
Present financial insights in a clear, concise manner to both finance and non-finance stakeholders
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
Utilize automation tools, dashboards, and advanced analytics to streamline reporting
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 e xperience 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 profes sionally across the organization, including with senior leaders
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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 the opportunity 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
Lead the development and enhancement of financial models for budgeting and forecasting
Partner with cross-functional teams to align financial plans with strategic objectives
Conduct scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to anticipate potential business impacts
Provide detailed profitability and cost analysis to optimize business performance
Support development of high-impact presentations for executive leadership, board meetings, and investor relations
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
Analyze actual vs. budget/forecast performance, identify trends and risks/opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations
Provide detailed variance analysis and recommend actions to improve financial performance and assessment of business trends
Translate complex financial data into actionable insights and compelling narratives
Ensure clarity, accuracy, and strategic relevance in all reports and presentations
Identify and solve complex data integrity issues, and collaborate with stakeholders on resolution, driving the highest standards
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
Present financial insights in a clear, concise manner to both finance and non-finance stakeholders
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
Utilize automation tools, dashboards, and advanced analytics to streamline reporting
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 e xperience 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 profes sionally across the organization, including with senior leaders
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