Senior Manager, Finance

Advance Stores Company • Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

The Senior Manager of Finance will lead advanced store-level analytics to support operational strategies in a multi-billion-dollar retail business. The primary objective of this role is to serve as a proactive strategic business partner, driving insights through data analysis of store performance, profitability, and operational efficiency. This position is responsible for creating long-term financial and operational strategies, as well as managing near-term performance through actionable analytics. This role plays a critical part in driving ownership, accountability, and financial rigor throughout the business by overseeing financial planning, forecasting, store-level performance measurement, and implementation of key operational metrics. Additionally, the Senior Manager of Finance is expected to lead cross-functional initiatives to capitalize on opportunities and collaborate effectively across the organization. This position will guide senior leadership in store performance strategies, margin improvement, and cost optimization, while providing analytical rigor to initiatives that maximize value, minimize risk, and support better decision-making. The ideal candidate is a well-rounded top performer with demonstrated leadership and communication skills, capable of articulating critical store-level insights, influencing management decisions, and delivering results.

Requirements

• Experienced financial leader with a proven track record in FP&A, store-level analytics, and advanced data analysis.
• Hands-on approach with the ability to navigate complex systems, manage large volumes of store performance data, and model business scenarios.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with expertise in store profitability and operational efficiency.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to create and deliver compelling presentations to all levels of management.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to collaborate and drive cross-functional initiatives focused on store performance.
• Proven ability to mentor and develop talent, lead engaged teams, and inspire confidence.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or equivalent preferred.
• retail or multi-unit business experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead store analysis activities with a focus on store-level performance, profitability, and operational efficiency including store labor analysis.
• Develop and maintain store-level models to evaluate sales trends, margin drivers, and cost optimization opportunities.
• Identify key performance metrics for stores and regularly measure progress to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Analyze assumptions used in store-level strategies to validate financial return and operational impact; provide recommendations for improvement.
• Partner with business leaders to identify underperforming stores and quantify the financial impact of improvement programs.
• Deliver actionable insights through advanced analytics, dashboards, and reporting tools to support decision-making.
• Build, develop, and manage a competent, engaged, and highly motivated team of analysts focused on store-level analytics.
• Enhance the analytical and business acumen of direct reports, particularly in relation to store performance and operational optimization.

What This Job Offers

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