Strategic Financial Analyst - Growth & Forecasting

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

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.