Strategic Finance Partner

Global Partners LP; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement after 6 months

Professional development programs

Job summary

Global Partners LP, a Fortune 500 company with a long-standing presence, is hiring a Finance Business Partner in Newton, MA. You will serve as a strategic finance liaison to understand goals, challenge assumptions, drive accountability, and provide financial guidance to the SVP of Fuels Marketing.

You will collaborate with accounting, FP&A, and operations to align on reporting, budgeting, and strategy, translating complex data for non-financial stakeholders and shaping business strategy with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• 7+ years of FP&A, strategic finance, or related role; 3+ years in leadership.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced Excel, financial modeling, data analysis; proficiency with planning/BI tools.
• Excellent analytical, communication, interpersonal, and executive presentation skills; synthesize financials for non-financial stakeholders.
• Track record partnering with senior leaders and influencing strategic decisions.
• Strong business acumen with understanding of financial statements and KPIs.
• Ability to lead, mentor and coach a team.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: prepare reports on KPIs, financial results, cost drivers, profitability; provide actionable insights.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: lead budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis for Fuels Marketing BU.
• Capital Expenditure Management: support decisions on capex, asset management; model and support cap planning.
• Financial Modeling: build/maintain models for investments, pricing, resource planning; ROI analyses.
• Analysis and Recommendation: identify trends/opportunities; provide growth-focused recommendations.
• Cost Management: optimize operating expenses to improve profitability.
• Strategic Planning: work with SVP Fuels Marketing and FP&A to integrate finance into planning.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Data analysis

BI tools

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

Tools

BI tools

Financial planning tools

Job description

We are hiring for a Finance Business Partner to serve as a strategic partner with our Fuels Marketing business unit leader. This role will be the primary finance liaison for the SVP, Fuels Marketing to understand strategic goals, challenge assumptions, drive accountability, and provide financial guidance. The Finance Business Partner will also collaborate with accounting, FP&A, and operational teams to ensure alignment on financial reporting and strategy, translating of complex data for non-financial stakeholders. This position stays abreast of economic/financial trends to develop business strategies and tactics. This position is based in Newton, MA and requires a minimum of 4 days a week in the office.

At Global Partners, business starts with people. Since 1933, we’ve believed in taking care of our customers, our guests, our communities, and each other—and that belief continues to guide us.

The Global Spirit is the cornerstone of our commitment to success. As a Fortune 500 company with 90+ years of experience, we’re proud to fuel communities—responsibly and sustainably. We show up every day with grit, passion, and purpose—anticipating needs, building lasting relationships, and creating shared value.

Your Role, Your Impact

• Financial Reporting: Preparing regular reports on key performance indicators (KPIs), financial results, cost drivers, and profitability metrics. Analyze and interpret financial results, providing actional insights and recommendation. Identify strengths, gaps and recommendation adjustments to close gaps.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Lead budget development and managment, forecasting/re-forecasting, and variance analysis process for the Fuels Marketing Business Unit.
• Capital Expenditure Management: Supporting decisions related to capital investments and asset management. Active participant creating a Retail process and system of modeling and supporting all capital planning and deployment.
• Financial Modeling: Building and maintaining financial models and modeling tools to support investment decisions, pricing strategies, and resource planning. Support business cases and ROI analysis for new initiatives and projects, analyzing of sales opportunities, inventory/expenses, and profitability. Understanding the levers the BU can move to drive or capture revenue.
• Analysis and Recommendation: Identifying trends, opportunities, and challenges in the Fuels Marketing business unit providing recommendations for improvements always looking for opportunities focused on leverage opportunities with growth.
• Cost Management: Analyzing and optimizing operating expenses to improve and optimize profitability.
• Strategic Planning: Work closely with the SVP, Fuels Marketing and other stakeholders, including FP&A and Accounting, in the strategic planning process and financial decision-making to ensure that financial considerations are integrated into business planning and operations. Facilitate communication between Finance departments and other parts of the organization

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (MBA, CPA, or CMA a plus).
• 7+ years of experience in FP&A, strategic finance, or a related finance or accounting role, including 3+ years of team leadership.
• Proven ability to influence and challenge stakeholders constructively; comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional, and dynamic business environment.
• Advanced Excel, financial modeling, and data analysis skills; proficiency in financial planning tools and/or BI tools
• Excellent analytical, communication, interpersonal, and executive presentation skills; ability to synthesize financials for non-financial stakeholders.
• Track record of partnering with senior business leaders and influencing strategic decisions.
• Business acumen with a strong understanding of financial statements and performance metrics.
• Ability to lead, mentor and coach a team of professionals.

Pay Range$136,200.00 - $204,200.00

The pay range for this position is outlined above. The final amount offered at the start of employment is determined based on factors including, but not limited to, experience level, knowledge, skills, abilities and geographic location, and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance and market factors.

Our Commitments to You

• Competitive Pay - We offer competitive salaries and opportunities for growth within.
• Health & Wellness - Medical, Dental, Visions and Life Insurance. Along with additional wellness support.
• The Road Ahead – We offer 401k and a match component. We also provide tuition reimbursement; this benefit is offered after 6 months of service.
• Professional Development – We value lifelong learning and have many internal development programs and access to other on-demand learning for continued career growth.

Global Partners LP is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a company culture where ideas from all people help us grow, move and thrive. We embrace the diversity of all applicants and do not discriminate against race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation to apply, please contact our recruiting department at 781-747-9675 or 781-7GP-WORK.

Disclaimer. At Global Partners, we don't use lie detector tests for any employment decisions. We follow all the rules and regulations, so we need to let you know. In Massachusetts, it's illegal to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment of continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.