Finance Manager, Labor & Analytics

Advance Auto Parts; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance Auto Parts seeks a Finance Manager of Labor and Analytics to lead data-driven insights and reporting that optimize operational efficiency. You will manage business analysis, build scalable reporting, and partner with cross-functional stakeholders to drive strategic decisions through advanced analytics and visualization tools.

The role emphasizes leadership, finance expertise, and the ability to present to senior management. Strong Power BI, Snowflake, and ERP experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field is required.
• MBA or cross specialization with technical subjects is a plus.
• 4+ years of experience in a Finance field.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports to provide actionable insights on Labor and Workforce KPIs.
• Integrate data from multiple sources to create unified reporting views for WFM and leaders.
• Conduct scenario modeling and sensitivity analysis to support labor optimization and operations strategies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to identify opportunities for cost savings and productivity improvements.
• Translate business requirements into analytical solutions for senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Team communication

Storytelling & presentation

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting

MBA or related advanced degree

Tools

Power BI

Snowflake

ERP systems

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 obtain 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); and 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.