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 high-performing Senior Financial Analyst to support 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, Finance Managers, and business leaders to support strategic planning, deliver actionable insights, and inform key decisions. You will play a critical role in core financial processes, including the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), quarterly reforecasts, and long-range planning, while promoting financial transparency, alignment to strategic priorities, and continuous process improvement. This role requires strong analytical rigor, attention to detail, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• May include but are not limited to the following: • Enterprise Planning & Performance Management • Support the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Long-Range planning, and quarterly forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with enterprise strategy and financial objectives. • Develop and maintain financial models, planning tools, and analyses that deepen business insight, clarify tradeoffs, and support decision-making. • Partner with cross-functional teams to gather inputs, track assumptions, and support timely, accurate planning deliverables. • Analyze operational and financial performance, identifying risks, opportunities, and drivers related to cost optimization, productivity, and value creation. • Support change initiatives by improving planning processes, documentation, and communication to enhance cross-functional alignment.
Financial and Business Reporting
• Produce recurring management reporting and ad hoc analysis to support leadership decision-making. • Partner with the IT Reporting team to enhance automated reporting dashboards and data integrity. • Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of financial and operational reporting.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelors degree in business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field. • 4-6 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or a related analytical role. • Advanced accounting and financial modeling skills. • Proven analytical and critical thinking skills. • Strong written and verbal communication skills, coupled with strong listening skills. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). • Proficiency in Oracle or other ERP systems.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in large retail or Fortune 500 company environments.
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