Sr. Finance Manager, Corporate Planning & Reporting

Advance Auto Parts•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

Advance Auto Part’s Finance team is focused on delivering strategic and financial planning support that optimizes our organization’s performance. We are seeking a proven finance leader to provide best in class enterprise planning, decision support, and analytical leadership across the organization. In this highly visible role, you will partner closely with the Director of Corporate Finance and senior business leaders to shape strategy, deliver actionable insights, and influence key decisions. You will lead core financial processes, including the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning while promoting financial transparency, alignment to strategic priorities, and continuous process improvement. This role requires strong analytical rigor, the ability to lead change, and effective partnership across a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Accounting or related field
5+ years of progressive finance or analytical experience
2+ 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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Enterprise Planning & Performance Management: Lead Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Long-Range planning, and quarterly forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with enterprise strategy and financial objectives
Design and implement planning frameworks that deepen business insight, clarify tradeoffs, and drive alignment on priorities and operational plans
Manage complex, cross functional planning processes by establishing clear timelines, expectations, and accountability
Drive operational performance through cost optimization, risk mitigation, and value creation strategies in partnership with business and functional leaders
Lead organizational change initiatives that strengthen cross-functional alignment and improve financial outcomes
Partner with the VP Finance and Director Finance to enhance FP&A capabilities, improve processes, and reinforce the company’s operating rhythm
Financial and Business Reporting: Partner with IT Reporting team to strengthen the enterprise reporting structure and automated recurring management insights.
Ensure accuracy and consistency across all performance reports to enable timely, fact-based strategic decisions.
Team & Capability Development: Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing finance team through effective hiring, teaching, and coaching.
Build, implement, and maintain a strong performance-based culture where people want to work and thrive.
Act as a culture ambassador who values and role models partnership, accountability, excellence, and continuous improvement.
Continuously improve planning processes and financial operations to increase accuracy, agility and impact.