Finance Manager, Labor & Analytics

Advance Auto Business Support (300); Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. seeks a Finance Manager of Labor and Analytics to lead data-driven insights that optimize operational efficiency across the stores and workforce.

You will design Power BI dashboards for labor forecasting, scheduling efficiency, and KPIs; integrate Snowflake and ERP data; model scenarios to support labor optimization and cost savings.

Collaborate with Finance and Operations to translate business needs into analytics and drive continuous reporting improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in a Finance field.
• Demonstrated ability to model financials and translate requirements into analytics.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports for operations and workforce KPIs.
• Integrate data from multiple sources (Snowflake, ERP) to create unified reporting views.
• Conduct scenario modeling and sensitivity analysis to optimize labor and store operations.
• Collaborate with Operations and Finance to identify cost savings and productivity improvements.
• Translate business requirements into analytical solutions aligned with company goals.

Skills

Power BI

Storytelling with data

Stakeholder management

Financial modeling

Problem solving

Presentation to execs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related

Tools

Snowflake

ERP systems

Power BI

Job description

Job Description Seeking a Finance Manager of Labor and Analytics who will lead the development and delivery of data-driven insights that optimize operational efficiency across Advance Auto Parts. This role is responsible for managing business analysis, building scalable reporting solutions, and partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to enable strategic decision-making through advanced analytics and visualization tools.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports to provide actionable insights on Store Operations, labor forecasting, scheduling efficiency and other Operational and Workforce KPIs.
• Integrate data from multiple sources (e.g., Snowflake, ERP systems) to create unified reporting views for WFM and operational leaders.
• Conduct scenario modeling and sensitivity analysis to support labor optimization and Store Operations strategies.
• Work cross functionally fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Operations and Finance Teams to identify opportunities for cost savings, productivity improvements, and service-level enhancements.
• Translate business requirements into analytical solutions and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Leadership Qualifications include the desire to get involved and explore new areas of responsibility.
• Team level communication and presentation skills (Storyline, Recommendations, Format, & Delivery).
• Technical Qualifications: Ability to model financials with a solid understanding of accounting principles.
• Ability to leverage technology to get at more information, more deeply, and more efficiently.
• Ability to translate desired outcomes into your underlying work product.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, perform analysis, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from groups of senior management, department heads, and the Operations Teams.
• Attention to quality, reconciliation, and accuracy are critical as the audience is often mgmt/exec level staff and the decisions being made are significant in scope/impact.
• Creativity and vision to recommend ways to evolve our infrastructure, process, and analytic capabilities.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related required (Advanced Degrees such as an MBA or cross specialization with a technical specialty (Comp Science, Mathematics, etc. is a plus);).
• 4+ years of experience in a Finance field.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Will develop over time. Initially collaborating/mentoring with others within the broader organization.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None Required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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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.