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Advance Auto Parts · 2 days ago

Financial Controls & Data Insights Analyst

Raleigh, NC

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Advance Auto Parts is seeking a Financial Controls and Data Insights Analyst to support the Controllership function. The Analyst will leverage data analytics to provide business intelligence and enhance financial controls, while collaborating with various functions to assess risks and improve decision-making processes.

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Responsibilities

Execute and enhance the Finance data analytics strategy to help become more predictive of risk

Support Controllership management in continuous improvement and controls monitoring

Build, develop, and maintain data models, key risk indicators, reporting systems, data automation systems, dashboards, and performance metrics that provide finance business intelligence

Ability to support and conduct control workshops to identify financial data insights

Ability to leverage large data sets from multiple sources seamlessly

Ability to lead, develop, and conduct continuous monitoring projects using advanced data modeling and analysis techniques

Ability to leverage and use technology effectively, including advanced data analytics techniques, visualization tools for dashboarding

Develop and deliver training to Financial Accounting teams on data extraction and analysis techniques

Coordinate with internal functions to ensure risk is managed holistically across the enterprise

Develop an expert working knowledge and understanding of the Company and our objectives

Demonstrates a high level of ethics, integrity, and professional judgement in all activities as a representative of Controllership and Advance Auto Parts overall

Ability to execute multiple projects concurrently while delivering accurate and reliable insights

Qualification

PythonSQLData AnalyticsPower BIExcelCloud Data StorageData ModelingGenerative AICommunication SkillsCritical ThinkingProject ManagementInterpersonal Skills

Required

Proficiency with Python, essential SQL skills, and advanced Excel and Power Query skills are required

Proficiency and knowledge in leveraging open-source tools and software

Proficiency leveraging generative AI solutions, Co-Pilot or other coding assistants

Experience leveraging cloud data storage platforms (Snowflake, Databricks)

Ability to leverage business finance systems (Oracle experience preferred) and tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PowerBI, etc.) to support data analytics execution and measurement of results

Assimilate and synthesize complex data and information into a decision-making framework

Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills including the ability to build relationships and interact effectively across the business

Solid critical thinking and analytical skills with the ability to quickly assess business processes, solve complex problems, and work on unstructured assignments

Demonstrated project management skills, organizational skills and ability to prioritize assignments, deal with interruptions, and meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to work both individually and in a team environment

Ability to simply and clearly write and present insights to senior stakeholders

5+ years relevant Risk, Finance or Accounting related experience (public accounting or risk management) required

Bachelor's/ or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Science, Management Information Systems, Business Administration, or related fields from a four-year college or university required

Experience with data extraction & modeling business intelligence (BI) tools; experience using data analytics techniques and working knowledge of data analytics tools

Ability to develop visual dashboards results using Power BI (DAX proficiency preferred), Tableau, or similar