Hybrid Inventory Finance Analyst: Forecasting & Optimization

Advance Auto Parts Inc.; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance Auto Parts Inc. is seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst, Inventory to drive decision support through data analysis and forecasting. The role involves partnering with inventory teams, reviewing levels and KPIs, and delivering actionable insights for profit growth. Hybrid work is available, based at the Raleigh, NC headquarters.

The ideal candidate has a finance or economics background with several years of experience and excellent analytical, communication, and modeling skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, or Business.
• 3–5 years of financial and business analysis experience.
• MBA preferred; strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidelines for standard cost approaches and cost reduction programs.
• Conduct root/cause analyses to support decisions and translate results into insights.
• Develop long-range financial forecasts and budgets with scenario planning.
• Present reports on economic trends, competitors, and industry performance.
• Partner with internal customers to implement performance management rhythms.

Skills

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Excel modeling

Data visualization

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Economics/Finance

MBA preferred

Tools

AS/400

PeopleSoft

Access

SQL

Word

Job description

Advance Auto Parts Inc. is seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst, Inventory to drive decision support through data analysis and forecasting. The role involves partnering with inventory teams, reviewing levels and KPIs, and delivering actionable insights for profit growth. Hybrid work is available, based at the Raleigh, NC headquarters.

The ideal candidate has a finance or economics background with several years of experience and excellent analytical, communication, and modeling skills.