Senior Financia Analyst II

Staples is business to business. You’re what binds us together.

Our talented finance team partners with every area of the business to drive results and provide financial expertise. We are passionate about analyzing and interpreting information to assess performance and provide guidance. Our team serves as a true partner and advisor to all our business leaders; working with them to accelerate the company’s profitability and growth.

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives. Analyze complex financial information and provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to management for decision making purposes.
• Prepare periodic (monthly, weekly, daily) reports & forecast on financial performance, ensuring timeliness and accuracy.
• Establish relationships with business leaders and partners to identify & implement solutions to meet reporting needs.
• Be the subject matter expert and trusted partner for a variety of finance related topics.
• Effectively and efficiently convey results and ideas to a senior level audience.
• Take initiative to drive high impact projects & financial reporting while working with a high degree of autonomy.
• Be a key contributor toward process improvement – make recommendations to increase efficiency and effectiveness, and support implementation.
• Ensure that financial systems adhere to organizational needs, collect input, conduct research, and implement system changes as necessary.
• Act as the liaison for new or modified business systems integrations, ensuring responsibility for system upgrades, testing, and escalations of issues through end-user system testing and analysis with business objectives.

What you bring to the table:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong business communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of internal and external stakeholders and support functions.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proactive and results-oriented mindset.
• Advanced skills with MS Excel, MS Access, and accounting software.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and have flexibility to pivot and reprioritize at a moment’s notice.
• Proficiency in financial analysis and reporting.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and standards.

What’s needed- Basic Qualifications:

• 6+ years of progressively complex experience in accounts payable or a related financial role.

What’s needed- Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in analytical and/or financial-based areas such as business, finance, operations, or economics.
• Experience working with visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and data modeling / automation tools (Alteryx, Snowflake, Power Query).

We Offer:

• Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
• Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule
• Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!

Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer who values the diversity of our people, products, and services.