Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Job Summary

The Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis is a key member of the finance team that elevates the financial insights driving our business strategies and optimizing performance. Through the FP&A group, we are creating a financial team that provides NAPA with deep, active financial insight and modeling as we execute our new corporate strategy and vision to be the trusted provider of automotive products and solutions. Responsibilities include assisting with financial planning and budgeting processes, analyzing financial statements and reports, developing financial models, preparing projections, and performing research and analysis on operational and financial information as well as other analyses as may be required by leadership.

Responsibilities

Financial Planning and Analysis:

• Support the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes using financial systems and spreadsheet models, working closely with department heads and senior management to develop accurate and actionable financial plans.
• Perform variance analysis, identify key drivers of performance, and provide insightful commentary to explain financial results to management

Strategic Decision Support:

• Use operational and financial data to provide financial insights and analytical support to senior leadership to evaluate strategic initiatives, investment opportunities, and business performance
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analyses and modeling to support decision-making and drive business growth as guided by the Director-FP&A

Reporting and Performance Measurement:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models and dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and operational reports for senior management, creating charts and visual presentations to highlight trends and foster understanding

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Support various stakeholders across the organization by reporting and tracking of business drivers, financial impacts, and progress toward strategic objectives
• Collaborate with accounting, operations, and other departments to ensure consistency of information between financial plans and operational execution

Process Improvement

• Continuously evaluate and streamline financial planning processes and tools in areas of responsibility to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation to drive productivity and effectiveness within the FP&A function

Core Competencies

• Strategic Thinking: able to view sales and store operations, actively innovate and communicate the strategic priorities of sales and store operations, particularly in their financial implications.
• Leading & Coaching People: fosters engagement, facilitates development and alignment, communicates collaboratively and demonstrates inclusive leadership.
• Driving Performance: targets opportunities, engages others and creates accountability.
• Responsive & Change Oriented: understands managements’ need for insight and growth-oriented forecasting and modeling.

Team Management

• Collaborate with other FP&A leaders in the development and execution of overall FP&A strategy.
• Introduce best practices, support alignment, and improvement of FP&A processes holistically.
• Establish goals and related priorities to mentor, coach, and evaluate direct reports.

Qualifications

• BS in Finance or Accounting.
• 5 years financial analysis and/or financial reporting experience at the management level
• Advanced analytical skills and strong proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting techniques
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities with attention to detail
• Proficiency in financial planning software (Preferably IBM Planning Analytics) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree or relevant experience.

Leadership

• Embodies the following values: serve, perform, influence, respect, innovate, team.
• Effectively communicates by motivating and inspiring others through clear and proactive communication.
• Delivers results and drives customer success by committing and focusing on outcomes to deliver results and making the customer the center of decisions.
• Makes balanced decisions and thinks strategically by being a