Sr. Financial Analyst, Merchandising Finance

Advance-Auto-Parts; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits

Job summary

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to partner with the Merchandising organization within the Merchandising Finance team.

You will lead forecasting and planning of sales, margin, and profitability, delivering insights to drive profitable growth. The ideal candidate has strong financial modeling capabilities, the ability to translate complex strategies into clear recommendations, and excellent communication to influence cross-functional stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics/Finance/Business required; MBA preferred.
• 1-3 years of financial and business analysis experience.
• Strong MS Word, Excel, Access, AS/400 and PeopleSoft skills.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead forecasting and planning of sales, margin, and profitability.
• Perform variance analysis and develop actionable insights.
• Build financial models for product resets and merchandising strategies.
• Develop business cases evaluating investments and strategic decisions.
• Provide ad hoc analyses to support operational and strategic objectives.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Excel

Data modeling

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Economics/Finance/Business

MBA preferred

Tools

AS/400

PeopleSoft

Job description

Job Description We are seeking a highly motivated, analytical, and results-oriented Senior Financial Analyst to support our Merchandising organization within the Merchandising Finance team. This role serves as a key financial partner to the business, providing insights and recommendations that enable informed decision-making and drive profitable growth. The Senior Financial Analyst will be responsible for leading the forecasting and planning of sales, margin, and profitability; performing variance analysis and developing actionable insights; supporting profitability improvement initiatives; building financial models for product resets and merchandising strategies; and developing business cases that evaluate investment opportunities and strategic decisions. This position will also deliver ad hoc analysis and financial support to help business leaders achieve operational and strategic objectives. The ideal candidate combines strong financial planning, analytical, and modeling capabilities with the ability to translate complex business strategies into clear financial implications and recommendations. Success in this role requires a proactive mindset, strong communication skills, and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders through data-driven insights.

Location & Work Availability:

This position is Hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day remote), based at our corporate headquarters in Raleigh, 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 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 external financial information on competitors and the industry.
• Maintain knowledge and stay abreast of developments in the fields of industrial technology, business, finance, and economic theory.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

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, Experience, and Education: Bachelor’s degree in Economics/Finance/Business is required, (MBA preferred); and 1-3 years of financial and business analysis experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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 installer and do-it-yourself customers. As of January 3, 2026, Advance operated 4,305 stores primarily within the United States, with additional locations in Canada, Puerto Rico and 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. 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.

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 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.