Senior Financial Analyst

Staples Inc. • Framingham, MA

108d

About The Position

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:
Formulate accurate sales and margin forecasts (monthly, weekly, daily), collaborating with merchandising leaders and their respective team.
Create business unit performance summaries for inclusion in month end reporting / business reviews.
Develop annual sales and margin budget plans.
Identify business trends and provide supportive analytics that drive and influence business performance/decisions.
Think analytically, focus on the big picture, and be able to drill into the detail and disseminate key insights.
Be adept at manipulating and synthesizing large data sets that provide insightful analysis in support of the business.
Serve as a Finance thought leader – build financial models that can predict outcomes reliably and accurately.
Provide general and ad hoc analytic support to the business units.
Quickly adapt to shifting priorities while maintaining focus on multiple business responsibilities.
Communicate results and concepts efficiently and effectively to a senior level audience.

Requirements

• Ability to create a culture of success and inclusion, be a values ambassador
• Ability to build trusting relationships with business leaders and merchandising partners
• Ability to proactively address and independently guide problem solving efforts
• Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with Business Unit and Finance partners
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent attention to detail
• Advanced presentation skills
• Exceptional planning and organizational skills to balance and prioritize work
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or related field
• 3+ years of progressive finance / related experience

Nice To Haves

• MBA or master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience synthesizing complex and large data sets into consumable business insights, use of data visualization tools (Tableau, Snowflake, Alteryx) as a means of transforming historically manual processes into cutting edge digital insights

Responsibilities

• Formulate accurate sales and margin forecasts (monthly, weekly, daily), collaborating with merchandising leaders and their respective team.
• Create business unit performance summaries for inclusion in month end reporting / business reviews.
• Develop annual sales and margin budget plans.
• Identify business trends and provide supportive analytics that drive and influence business performance/decisions.
• Think analytically, focus on the big picture, and be able to drill into the detail and disseminate key insights.
• Be adept at manipulating and synthesizing large data sets that provide insightful analysis in support of the business.
• Serve as a Finance thought leader – build financial models that can predict outcomes reliably and accurately.
• Provide general and ad hoc analytic support to the business units.
• Quickly adapt to shifting priorities while maintaining focus on multiple business responsibilities.
• Communicate results and concepts efficiently and effectively to a senior level audience.

Benefits

• Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
• Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays)
• Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more perks and benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level