Staples is business to business. You’re what binds us together.
Our talented finance team partners with every area of the business to drive results and provide financial expertise. We are passionate about analyzing and interpreting information to assess performance and provide guidance. Our team serves as the trusted financial advisor to all our business leaders, working with them to accelerate the company’s profitability and growth.
What you’ll be doing:
+ Support the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and the Staples Technology Team with financial oversight, management and analysis
+ Manage, train, and mentor a team of 4-5 analysts to meet job/team responsibilities
+ Leverage technical systems to efficiently and effectively aggregate data used to support our regular budgeting, forecasting and financial analyzation process
+ Play key role in the budgeting process - Lead process to collect, interpret and explain all expense and capital required to run or grow the business from a technology perspective
+ Coordinate forecast inputs, changes or adjustments with several Vice Presidents (VP) of key Technology departments
+ Participate in financial monthly close process; ensure conformity with GAAP as well as internal guidelines and procedures.
+ Interpret actual results and provide clear and concise variance-to-plan explanations
+ Establish strong working relationships with internal, key technology department area leaders (CIO, VPs and Directors), helping them navigate the financial details of their business.
+ Regularly communicate financial results, insights and outlooks to key business partners – CIO, Vice Presidents of key Technology departments, Accounting, Finance and/or Chief Financial Officer (CFO) or SVP of Finance
What you bring to the table:
+ Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles, financial profit and loss statements, depreciation and amortization, capitalization.
+ Curiosity and Willingness to learn/understand the business beyond the financials.
+ Ability to simplify difficult concepts.
+ Ability to connect with different audiences. Strong communication skills.
+ Strong and Reliable experience with Excel, working knowledge of Oracle, Essbase, PowerBi or other visualization reporting tools. Anaplan tool knowledge a plus.
+ Experience managing and developing people or team.
What’s needed- Basic Qualifications:
+ 5+ years of Corporate FP&A or Accounting experience
+ 5+ years of Essbase, Oracle, Other Financial Systems experience
+ 5+ years of Excel Modeling experience
+ Work from Office at least 3 days per week
Preferred Qualifications:
+ MBA or Master’s Degree in finance or related field
+ Professional certifications such as CPA or CFA.
+ Experience in a larger or multinational organization.
We Offer:
+ Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
+ Flexible PTO and Holiday Schedule
+ Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more perks and benefits (https://careers.staples.com/Staples-Life/Benefits)
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Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender idenity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the process, please call 1-888-490-4747 for more information.S
Staples
We’re more than simply paper, ink, and toner. At Staples, we provide the supplies that thousands of businesses around the world need to succeed. We’re the experts in technology and conferencing equipment, cleaning products, furniture, and even breakroom items like snacks and coffee, too. (After all, innovation requires plenty of fuel!) This is a company of more than 13,000 smart, insightful experts who believe in the power of what can be and are driven to make business easier for our customers.
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