Sr. Financial Analyst – Inbound Transportation

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

Job summary

Advance Auto Parts seeks a Sr. Financial Analyst to support decision-making through data collection, analysis, and forecasting. The role focuses on cost analyses, pricing, and investment evaluation to drive profitable growth.

Strong communication will be required to present insights to senior management. The position reports to the finance organization and supervises Budget/Financial Analysts, providing direction and financial guidance to four area analysts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics/Finance/Business is required, MBA preferred.
• 3-5 years of financial and business analysis experience.
• Experience supervising or guiding analysts is implied by supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidelines for standard cost approaches and monitor cost reduction programs.
• Perform root/cause analysis to inform business decisions and translate results into actions.
• Develop long-range financial forecasts and budgets, considering scenarios and economic prospects.
• Present verbal and written reports on economic trends, competitors, and industry.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Financial modeling

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics/Finance/Business

MBA preferred

Tools

Excel

Access

AS/400

PeopleSoft

Job description

Job DescriptionThe Sr. Financial Analyst provides decision support by collecting, analyzing and interpreting data, as well as forecasting business trends to support the overall strategic and operating plans of Advance Auto Parts. These include Customer Acceleration/Transformation, Availability Excellence and Superior Experience by driving profitable growth through rigorous analysis and insight.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Provide guidelines for standard cost approaches used in business decisions; establish and monitor cost reduction programs.Provide root/cause driver analysis to support decision-making by effectively communicating and translating the results into business insights and actionsProvide direction to functional counterparts in operating units as required, and to operating and senior management on matters involving cost determination problems, or issues such as inventory valuation, distribution of overhead, treatment of joint costs and product pricing.Conduct special studies and analyses such as determination of work-in-house or subcontract and cost impact of proposed facilities or processes.Identify and investigate issues related to assigned projects by selecting an approach from an accepted body of methodology or recommended alternatives.Define assumptions for the quantification and analysis of investments, acquisitions, or divestitures.Participate in the development of long-range financial forecasts and related budgets, considering alternative scenarios and economic prospects as appropriate.Provide fact-based financial analysis, economic modeling and ad-hoc analysis that supports the business case for proposed investment.Present verbal and written reports on general economic trends, individual corporations, and entire industriesPartner with internal customers to implement performance management rhythms.Provide appropriate input into test design to ensure results can be relied upon to make investment decisions.Provide external financial information on competitors and the industry.Maintain knowledge and stays abreast of developments in the fields of industrial technology, business, finance, and economic theory.QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, AS/400 and PeopleSoft skillsStrong analytical and organizational skillsAbility to work with and apply mathematical concepts to practical situations such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometryAbility to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals or technical proceduresAbility to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manualsAbility to present information and respond to questions from groups of senior management, department heads, managers, clients, customers, and the general publicAbility to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusionsExperience working in retail environment preferredEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEBachelor’s degree in Economics/Finance/Business is required, (MBA preferred); and3-5 years of financial and business analysis experience; orEquivalent combination of education and experience.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThis position directly supervises Budget/Financial Analyst(s) and is responsible for the guidance and financial direction and guidance of four retail area Financial Analysts who directly report to the Area Senior Vice Presidents.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSNone RequiredPHYSICAL DEMANDSThe 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 ENVIRONMENTThe 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.California Residents click below for Privacy Notice:https://jobs.advanceautoparts.com/us/en/disclosures