Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, data analysis, or a related field.
3+ years of experience in analytics, finance, or a closely related field.
3+ years of experience with large data sets and applying analytical skills to financial data.
3+ years of experience preparing analyses, reports, budgets, forecasts, or financial models.
Demonstrated ability to clearly present financial findings to stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Serve as a trusted business partner, providing in-depth analysis of sales and margin performance.
Analyze financial data to identify trends and develop actionable recommendations.
Prepare and support financial reports, budgets, and forecasts.
Build financial models and evaluate complex investments using various analytical techniques.
Complete quantitative analyses to support business decisions and ad hoc projects.
Act as a subject matter expert on financial data sources to enhance reporting accuracy.
Implement and monitor financial controls and participate in audits.
Benefits
Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups.
Flexible PTO (22 days) and 7 observed paid holidays.
Online and retail discounts, and company match 401(k).
Physical and mental health wellness programs.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Join Staples Finance as a Sr Analyst, Financial I and become a highly visible, trusted business partner to senior leaders. In this role, you will turn complex financial and operational data into clear insights that help guide sales, margin, budgeting, and investment decisions. You will combine financial modeling, reporting, and business partnership to identify opportunities, manage risk, and help drive stronger business performance.
What you will be doing:
Serve as a highly visible and trusted business partner, providing senior business leaders with in-depth analysis of sales and margin performance against financial goals through weekly and monthly reporting in Excel and Power BI.
Analyze financial data to identify trends, perform variance analysis, and develop actionable recommendations.
Prepare and support financial reports, budgets, forecasts, expense analyses, and other financial projects.
Build financial models and evaluate complex investments using techniques such as internal rate of return, net present value, discounted cash flow, ratio analysis, cost of capital modeling, what-if scenarios, and growth and trend analysis.
Complete quantitative analyses that support business decisions and contribute to ad hoc projects across the organization.
Act as a team subject matter expert on financial data sources and help strengthen reporting accuracy and consistency.
Implement and monitor financial controls and policies, participate in financial audits, and support corrective actions as needed.
Partner across Finance and business teams to improve processes, surface business and financial insights, and identify opportunities to improve margin.
Recommend improvements to financial analysis and reporting processes while adapting to changing business priorities.
Collaborate with team members and provide guidance or mentoring to junior staff as appropriate.
What You Bring to the Table:
A self-starter mindset, strong analytical judgment, and a high level of attention to detail.
The ability to translate complex financial information into clear insights and recommendations for business leaders.
Strong problem-solving skills and confidence working with large data sets.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across Finance and business teams.
The ability to manage multiple priorities, work effectively under pressure, and proactively address financial issues.
Sound judgment and the ability to interpret and adapt analytical methods within established procedures.
What's needed: Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, data analysis, or a related field.
3+ years of experience in an analytics, finance, or closely related field.
3+ years of experience applying analytical and problem-solving skills to financial or business data, including large data sets.
3+ years of experience preparing analyses, reports, budgets, forecasts, or financial models to support decision-making.
Demonstrated ability to present ideas and communicate financial findings clearly to stakeholders.
Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Oracle systems, Power BI, and Essbase financial systems.
1-2 years of experience working with SQL.
Experience creating recurring financial reporting in Excel and Power BI.
Experience partnering with senior business leaders on sales, margin, budgeting, or investment analysis.
We Offer:
Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!
The salary range represents the expected compensation for this role at the time of posting. The specific base pay may be influenced by a variety of factors to include the candidate's experience, skill set, education, geography, business considerations, and internal equity. In addition to base pay, this role may be eligible for bonuses, or other forms of variable compensation.
About Staples
Staples is a retail company that sells office supplies, furniture, technology, and other products to businesses and consumers. The company was founded in 1986 and has since grown to become one of the largest office supply retailers in the world. Staples operates more than 1,200 stores in 26 countries and has a strong online presence. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
