Senior Financial Analyst (Corporate FP&A)

Staples is business‑to‑business — and Finance is at the center of how we win.

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.

What You Bring: 

• 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

Qualifications:

What’s needed- Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or relevant work experience
• 5 years of progressive finance / related experience
• 3-5 years of experience with financial systems (Essbase, Oracle, AnaPlan or similar)
• A solid foundation in GAAP, P&L statements, depreciation & amortization, and capitalization concepts.

What’s needed- Preferred Qualifications:

• 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

We Offer:

• 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

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The salary range represents the expected compensation for this role at the time of posting. The specific base pay may be influenced by a variety of factors to include the candidate's experience, skill set, education, geography, business considerations, and internal equity.  In addition to base pay, this role may be eligible for bonuses, or other forms of variable compensation.