Sr. Financial Analyst, Inventory

Socket.dev; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. seeks a Sr. Financial Analyst, Inventory to provide decision support through data analysis, forecasting and cost insights at our Raleigh HQ.

Hybrid work arrangement: 4 days in office, 1 day remote, supporting in-flight inventory and assortment projects to improve turns and profitability.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Economics/Finance/Business and 3–5 years of financial analysis, with strong Excel, AS/400 and PeopleSoft skills for communicating with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret general business information and data.
• Experience with financial and business analysis in retail preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidelines for standard cost approaches and monitor cost reduction programs.
• Conduct root/cause analysis and translate results into business insights.
• Advise senior management on cost determination, inventory valuation, and pricing issues.
• Conduct studies on make vs buy and cost impact of facilities or processes.
• Identify issues and propose data-driven approaches for projects.
• Develop long-range financial forecasts and budgets with scenario analysis.
• Provide fact-based financial analysis and ad-hoc support for investments.
• Present economic trends and industry information to stakeholders.
• Partner with internal teams to implement performance rhythms.
• Contribute to test design to validate investment decisions.
• Provide external market and competitor financial information.
• Stay informed on finance, economics and industry developments.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Strong organizational skills

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Economics/Finance/Business

MBA preferred

3–5 years financial and business analysis experience

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

AS/400

PeopleSoft

Job description

Job Description

The Sr. Financial Analyst, Inventory 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.

Location & Work Availability:

This position isHybrid (4days in office,1day remote),based at our corporate headquarters inRaleigh, North Carolina.

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 actions
• Provide 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 industries
• Partner 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.

FOCUS

• Providing support / strategic direction on in-flight inventory and assortment projects
• Reviewing current inventory levels / associated KPI’s to find areas of opportunity for reducing on hand and improving inventory turns
• Critical analysis of current assortment to identify areas of improvement to generate incremental sales
• Own a portion of the inventory forecast to review week-to-week changes to ensure that we continue to march towards our year end budget
• Be a trusted business partner for our inventory team
• Provide other ad‑hoc support to the inventory / assortment team as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

To 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 skills
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to work with and apply mathematical concepts to practical situations such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals or technical procedures
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from groups of senior management, department heads, managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Experience working in retail environment preferred

CERTIFICATIONS, EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics/Finance/Business is required, (MBA preferred); and 3‑5 years of financial and business analysis experience; or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• No certifications required

Benefits Summary:

We believe in supporting our Team Members and those they love through comprehensive health & wellness benefits. Learn more here: https://jobs.advanceautoparts.com/us/en/benefits

Company Overview:

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider that serves both professional installerand do‑it‑self customers. As of January 3, 2026, Advance operated 4,305 stores primarily within the United States, with additional allocations in Canada, PuertoRicoand the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Company also served 809 independently owned Carquest branded stores across these locations in addition to Mexico and various Caribbean islands. Additionalinformation about Advance, including employment opportunities, customer services, and online shopping for parts, accessories and other offerings can be found at www.AdvanceAutoParts.com.

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