Senior Financial Analyst, Corporate FP&A

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 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 #LI-GG1 California Residents click below for Privacy Notice: https://jobs.advanceautoparts.com/us/en/disclosures Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider that serves both professional installers and do-it-yourself customers. As of October 5, 2024, Advance operated 4,781 stores primarily within the United States, with additional locations in Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The company also served 1,125 independently owned Carquest branded stores across these locations in addition to Mexico and various Caribbean islands. Additional information about Advance, including employment opportunities, customer services and online shopping for parts, accessories and other offerings can be found at www.AdvanceAutoParts.com.