Job Description

Advance Auto Part’s Finance team is focused on delivering strategic and financial planning support that optimizes our teams’ performance. We are seeking an experienced Finance professional to lead team development and strong cross-functional support within the Finance organization.

In this high-impact leadership role you will be responsible for driving data-driven decision making, enhancing planning processes, and uncovering new opportunities to accelerate performance. Responsibilities include leading financial planning and forecast processes for the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), quarterly reforecasts and long-range planning. The role will also ensure accurate financial reporting, identify risks and opportunities with a continuous focus on maximizing performance, and lead a team of finance professionals.

This position requires exceptional leadership including the ability to drive change, partner effectively with business stakeholders, and operate in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES may include but are not limited to the following:

Financial Planning & Decision Support:

• Lead planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes, ensuring alignment with business strategy and financial performance goals.
• Provide timely, accurate performance reporting, variance analysis, KPIs and scorecards to guide business decisions.
• Lead with a continuous focus on cost optimization and risk mitigation strategies in partnership with functional leaders to drive enterprise initiatives.
• Lead organizational change that delivers enhanced cross-functional alignment on actions and financial outcomes.

Team & Capability Development:

• Operate as a leader of both leaders and individual contributors; Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing finance team through effective hiring, teaching, coaching, and succession planning.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative culture that values diverse perspectives and drives results through influence.
• Continuously improve planning processes and financial operations to increase accuracy, agility and impact.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Accounting or related field
• 10+ years of progressive finance or analytical experience
• 5+ years of people leadership experience, including leading cross-functional teams
• Advanced accounting and financial modeling skills
• Proven analytical and critical thinker
• Strong written and verbal communication skills coupled with strong listening skills
• Experienced business partner who can influence up, down, and across an organization
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Proficiency in Oracle or other ERP systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree (MBA or related)
• Background in large retail or Fortune 500 company environments
• Experience leading significant process changes within a large organization

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