The Sr. Financial Analyst provides decision support by collecting, analyzing and interpreting data, as well as forecasting business trends to support the overall strategic and operating plans of Advance Auto Parts. These include Customer Acceleration/Transformation, Availability Excellence and Superior Experience by driving profitable growth through rigorous analysis and insight.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Ownership of the periodic financial forecast process for multiple operational departments, including meeting with business partners, documenting drivers of change, and uploading changes to the financial system
• Provide driver-based P&L variance analysis on periodic, quarterly, and annual financial results for the Replenishment Transportation department
• Monitor and review departmental KPIs with business partners on a weekly basis; diving into lower-level details to provide complete understanding of results.
• Support carrier contract negotiations through measurement and assessment of current rates, volume, and delivery performance.
• Track capital expenses and performance of related assets; ensure capitalization occurs in correct period and depreciation flows to the P&L as expected
• Participate in the development of long-range financial forecasts and related budgets, considering alternative scenarios and economic prospects as appropriate
• Provide fact-based financial analysis, economic modeling and ad-hoc analysis that supports the business case for proposed investment
• Provide insights to business partners to increase organizational financial acumen, and allow for fully informed decision making to drive financial performance

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strong Microsoft Excel experience; SQL experience a plus
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to work with and apply mathematical concepts to practical situations such as probability and statistical inference
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals or technical procedures
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from groups of senior management, department heads, managers, and peers.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Experience working in retail environment preferred

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics/Finance/Business is required, (MBA preferred); and
• 3-5 years of financial and business analysis experience; or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is an individual contributor role.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None Required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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