Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for forecasting, analyzing, and reporting financial results for one or more business units within Valvoline Global Operations. This role plays a critical part in supporting strategic and operational decision-making by delivering timely, accurate, and insightful financial analysis. The position leads forecasting cycles, long-range planning, incentive metric development, and pricing analysis while partnering cross-functionally to improve financial performance.
This role operates with a high level of independence and analytical rigor, applying advanced financial modeling techniques to support business growth, optimize profitability, and enhance reporting transparency. The Senior Financial Analyst also provides guidance to less experienced analysts and contributes to continuous improvement within FP&A processes.
Key Responsibilities Include:Financial Forecasting, Planning & Reporting - Lead monthly forecasting, outlook updates, and long-range strategic planning processes.
- Develop and maintain dynamic financial models supporting rolling forecasts and scenario planning.
- Analyze monthly results and communicate business performance versus established goals.
- Present financial trends and forward-looking insights to senior leadership.
- Independently determine modeling methodologies and reporting structures.
Strategic Financial Analysis & Business Insights - Analyze large volumes of financial and non-financial data to identify trends and actionable insights.
- Provide strategic recommendations to Finance and Sales leadership to support informed decision-making.
- Perform advanced financial modeling including IRR, NPV, DCF, cost of capital modeling, regression analysis, and scenario modeling.
- Support pricing reviews through pro-forma customer financial analysis.
- Contribute to annual plan development for assigned business units.
Cross-Functional Partnership & Process Improvement - Partner cross-functionally (and occasionally globally) with operations, sales, and other business functions.
- Lead monthly budget vs. actual reviews.
- Drive continuous improvement in P&L forecasting, reporting, target setting, and troubleshooting processes.
- Create standardized analytical templates to support broader finance team efficiency.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior analysts.
Operational & Systems Support - Coordinate interactions between finance and operational systems.
- Support KPI development, tracking, and incentive/bonus calculation and verification.
- Improve financial performance by monitoring variances, identifying trends, and recommending corrective actions.
- Ensure reporting integrity across SAP, BPC, Workday Adaptive, AFO, and related systems.
- Develop and enhance Power BI dashboards and reporting tools.
Business & Market-Driven Analysis - Conduct operational and market trend analysis to identify emerging data needs.
- Proactively identify new reporting and analytical requirements aligned to business growth strategies.
- Integrate business insight with financial modeling to drive forward-looking recommendations.
What You'll Need - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline (required)
- Minimum 6+ years of progressive experience in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Minimum 3+ years of FP&A experience
- Demonstrated experience supporting senior leadership with financial insights
- Advanced financial modeling and analytical expertise
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and auditing standards
- Expertise in IRR, NPV, DCF, capital asset pricing, cost modeling, regression analysis, and scenario modeling
- Advanced Excel, Access, and financial data modeling capabilities
- Strong Power BI dashboard development skills
- Experience with SAP ERP, BPC, Workday Adaptive, AFO, workflow/reporting modules
- Strong understanding of financial and operational processes
- Knowledge of big data analysis methodologies
- Project management capabilities
- Travel up to 20%, including occasional overnight travel
What Will Set You Apart - MBA or advanced financial degree
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics CRM and CPQ systems
- Experience in the retail segment preferred
Benefits That Drive Themselves- Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)
- Health Savings Account (with employer-base deposit and match)
- Flexible spending accounts
- Competitive 401(k) with generous employer base deposit and match
- Incentive opportunity*
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Paid vacation and holidays*
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discounts
- PTO Buy/Sell Options*
- Tuition reimbursement*
- Adoption assistance*
- Terms and conditions apply, and benefits may differ depending on position or tenure.
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Requisition ID: 2545
