Job Description
Advance Auto Parts Finance team is focused on delivering strategic and financial planning support that optimizes our organizations performance. We are seeking a proven finance leader to provide best-in-class enterprise planning decision support and analytical leadership across the organization. In this highly visible role, you will partner closely with the Director of Corporate Finance and senior business leaders to shape strategy, deliver actionable insights, and influence key decisions. You will lead core financial processes, including the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning, while promoting financial transparency, alignment to strategic priorities, and continuous process improvement. This role requires strong analytical rigor, the ability to lead change, and effective partnership across a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Enterprise Planning & Performance Management Lead Annual Operating Plan (AOP) Long-Range planning and quarterly forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with enterprise strategy and financial objectives. Design and implement planning frameworks that deepen business insight, clarify tradeoffs, and drive alignment on priorities and operational plans. Manage complex cross-functional planning processes by establishing clear timelines, expectations, and accountability. • Drive operational performance through cost optimization, risk mitigation, and value creation strategies in partnership with business and functional leaders. • Lead organizational change initiatives that strengthen cross-functional alignment and improve financial outcomes. • Partner with the VP Finance and Director Finance to enhance FP&A capabilities, improve processes, and reinforce the companys operating rhythm. • Financial and Business Reporting Partner with the IT Reporting team to strengthen the enterprise reporting structure and automated recurring management insights. Ensure accuracy and consistency across all performance reports to enable timely fact-based strategic decisions.
Team & Capability Development
Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing finance team through effective hiring, teaching, and coaching. Build, implement, and maintain a strong performance-based culture where people want to work and thrive. Act as a culture ambassador who values and role models partnership, accountability, excellence, and continuous improvement. Continuously improve planning processes and financial operations to increase accuracy, agility, and impact.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelors degree in business, Finance, Accounting, or related field • 5 years of progressive finance or analytical experience • 2 years of people leadership experience, including leading cross-functional teams • Advanced accounting and financial modeling skills • Proven analytical and critical thinking skills • Strong written and verbal communication skills, coupled with strong listening skills • Experienced business partner who can influence up, down, and across an organization • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) • Proficiency in Oracle or other ERP systems
Preferred Qualifications
• Masters degree, MBA, or related • Background in large retail or Fortune 500 company environments • Experience leading significant process changes within a large organization