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Advance Auto Parts · 3 days ago

Financial Analyst - Field

Raleigh, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

1+ years exp

Advance Auto Parts is a leading retailer in the automotive aftermarket industry. They are seeking a Financial Analyst to provide financial analysis, cost determination, and support decision-making through effective communication of business insights.

AutomotiveRetail

Hiring Manager

Gina Marie Gage

Responsibilities

Provide guidelines for standard cost approaches used in business decisions; establish and monitor cost reduction programs

Provide root/cause driver analysis to support decision-making by effectively communicating and translating the results into business insights and actions

Provide direction to functional counterparts in operating units as required, and to operating and senior management on matters involving cost determination problems, or issues such as inventory valuation, distribution of overhead, treatment of joint costs and product pricing

Conduct special studies and analyses such as determination of work-in-house or subcontract and cost impact of proposed facilities or processes

Identify and investigate issues related to assigned projects by selecting an approach from an accepted body of methodology or recommended alternatives

Define assumptions for the quantification and analysis of investments, acquisitions, or divestitures

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 that supports the business case for proposed investment

Present verbal and written reports on general economic trends, individual corporations and entire industries

Partner with internal customers to implement performance management rhythms

Provide external financial information on competitors and the industry

Maintain knowledge and stay abreast of developments in the fields of industrial technology, business, finance, and economic theory

Qualification

Financial analysisMicrosoft ExcelCost reduction programsAnalytical skillsOrganizational skillsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft AccessAS/400PeopleSoftRetail experience

Required

Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, AS/400 and PeopleSoft skills

Strong analytical and organizational skills

Ability to work with and apply mathematical concepts to practical situations such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry

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, clients, customers, and the general public

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Bachelor's degree in Economics/Finance/Business is required

1-3 years of financial and business analysis experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience