VP, Financial Planning & Analysis

The Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis (“FP&A”) plays a pivotal role in driving operational excellence and efficiency across our organization. This position will be responsible for leading the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis processes to drive business performance and inform decision-making at all levels of the organization. The Vice President of FP&A reports directly to the Senior Vice President Finance and Real Estate and involves a high level of strategic thinking, influence, and collaboration with other senior leaders within the organization.

This position drives continuous improvement in all areas of responsibility and maintains Advance Auto Parts’ vision, mission, and culture.

• Develop and execute long-term financial plans aligned with company objectives, incorporating market trends, growth opportunities, and risk assessments.
• Lead the annual budgeting process, working closely with department heads to establish targets and ensure alignment with strategic priorities. Develop rolling forecasts to provide real‑time insights into financial performance.
• Provide insightful analysis of financial results, identifying trends, opportunities, and risks. Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports and dashboards to senior management and the board of directors.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, sales, marketing, and HR to provide financial expertise and support strategic initiatives. Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, offering financial insights to drive informed decision-making.
• Establish key performance indicators (“KPIs”) and benchmarks to measure business performance and drive continuous improvement. Monitor financial metrics and performance against targets, identifying areas for optimization and efficiency.
• Develop sophisticated financial models to support scenario planning, investment analysis, and strategic decision‑making. Evaluate the financial impact of various business initiatives and investment opportunities.
• Build and develop a high‑performing FP&A team, providing mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation within the team.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal controls. Assess and mitigate financial risks, implementing appropriate controls and processes to safeguard company assets.
• Collaborate closely with senior leadership and the executive team, particularly the CFO, to ensure that the shared services strategy aligns with the company's overall strategic objectives. Provide regular updates to the executive committee on performance and strategic direction of the company.
• Develop and execute a talent management strategy including succession planning, leadership development, and recruitment. Identify and nurture high‑potential employees within the department.
• Act as a change agent within the organization, championing initiatives to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and drive cost savings.
• Evaluate, implement, and maintain technology solutions that enhance operational efficiency, such as automation tools, and data analytics.
• Develop and execute strategies that align to the company’s working capital metrics to drive cash flow optimization.
• Establishes and maintains solid relationships with business leaders including executive leadership team.
• Manage capital expenditures process, including but not limited to forecasting, budgeting, analysis, modeling, reporting, and approval process on all capital expenditures; provides suggestions of capital investments and long‑term impact to business.
• Manage team members across the US and India