Strategic Finance Partner

Global Partners LP; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Global Partners LP is seeking a Finance Business Partner to act as a strategic liaison for the SVP, Fuels Marketing. You will partner with accounting, FP&A and operations to translate data into actionable financial guidance from the Waltham, MA office.

The role requires 7+ years in FP&A or strategic finance, advanced Excel and strong communication skills to influence senior leaders and drive growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field required, MBA/CPA/CMA a plus.
• 7+ years in FP&A or strategic finance with leadership experience.
• Ability to influence stakeholders in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Strong Excel, financial modeling, and data analysis skills; proficient in planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Finance reporting: KPIs, financial results, cost drivers, profitability insights.
• Budgeting/forecasting: lead BU budget, forecasting, variance analysis.
• Capex management: support capital investments and asset planning.
• Financial modeling: build/maintain models for decisions and ROI.
• Analysis and recommendations: identify trends and opportunities for growth.
• Cost management: optimize operating expenses and profitability.
• Strategic planning: partner with SVP Fuels Marketing and FP&A in planning.

Skills

Financial modeling

Budgeting

FP&A

Strategic finance

Advanced Excel

BI tools

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

MBA/CPA/CMA a plus

Tools

Excel

BI tools

Job description

Job Summary:

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 Waltham, 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.

TheGlobal Spiritis how we work to fuel that long term 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.

Job Description:

• 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

Additional Job Description:

• 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

• Coins!We offer competitive salaries and opportunities for growth. We have an amazing Talent Development Team who create trainings for growth and job development.

• Health & Wellness- Medical, Dental, Visions and Life Insurance. Along with additional wellness support.

• The Road Ahead– We offer 401k and a match component!

• Professional Development- We provide tuition reimbursement; this benefit is offered after 6 months of service.

What to Expect From the Hiring Process

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.