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Advance Auto Parts · 3 days ago

Senior Financial Analyst, Corporate SG&A

Raleigh, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Advance Auto Parts is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst for their Corporate SG&A team, which is a key contributor within the enterprise FP&A organization. This role involves financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis while partnering closely with senior finance and business leaders to deliver insights and recommendations that support decision-making across the organization.

AutomotiveRetail

Hiring Manager

Gina Marie Gage

Responsibilities

Own annual, quarterly, and periodic forecasts for assigned Corporate SG&A functions, including developing assumptions, identifying risks and opportunities, and applying driver-based analysis

Lead complex forecasting workstreams and ensure alignment, accuracy, and consistency across plans

Play a significant role in long-range planning activities, including the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Strategic Business Plan (SBP), and scenario and sensitivity analysis

Perform deep variance and trend analysis to identify root causes, emerging risks, and opportunities

Translate complex financial analysis into clear, concise, executive-ready narratives that explain implications, tradeoffs, and recommended actions

Develop high-quality reporting and presentation materials for senior leadership and C-suite audiences

Serve as a primary finance partner to leaders within assigned Corporate SG&A functions

Partner closely with the Director of FP&A, supporting executive discussions, preparing leadership materials, and helping drive priorities across the FP&A agenda

Influence decision-making by clearly articulating financial risks, tradeoffs, and recommendations

Lead process improvement initiatives that enhance forecasting accuracy, reporting quality, and scalability

Drive automation and standardization across FP&A models, reporting, and workflows

Raise the bar on analytical rigor, structure, and best practices across the team through example and collaboration

Own complex timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional workstreams with minimal oversight

Apply strong attention to detail and sound professional judgment to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality

Work regularly with highly sensitive and confidential financial information, including executive compensation, strategic initiatives, and forward-looking plans, with discretion and integrity

Translate analysis and discussion into clear actions, decisions, and follow-through