Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

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:

• Lead an analyst team in providing strong financial analytics and insights to the Staples.com business unit leadership team, helping to influence the overall business strategy and to achieve Sales and EBITDA goals

• Manage daily/weekly/monthly sales and margin forecasting and reporting for the Staples.com business at product category level

• Own FP&A support for the Staples Media Network, including revenue and expense reporting, pipeline reporting and analysis, and EBITDA forecasting. Lead the initiative to automate all appropriate reporting.

• Lead the financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting process for sales and margin, developing baseline trends and incorporating new initiative impact.

• Partner closely with Revenue Management, Merchants, Marketing, Analytics, and Site Product teams to capitalize on opportunities and mitigate risks to financial results in order to achieve budgeted sales and EBITDA.

• Own the preparation of monthly operating reviews to Staples Senior leadership teams, and communicate results to the BU leadership.

• Lead financial analysis efforts, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

• Develop and implement financial models to support decision-making and strategic planning.

• Collaborate with department heads to understand their financial needs and provide insights to optimize resource allocation.

• Prepare and present financial reports, highlighting key performance indicators and trends.

• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and revenue enhancement.

• Manage financial risk assessment and mitigation strategies.

• Provide guidance on financial implications of business decisions.

• Mentor and supervise a team of financial analysts and provide coaching and development opportunities.

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards

What you bring to the table:

• Adept at developing trusted relationships and demonstrated effective collaboration with business partners across diverse areas of the organization

• Ability to think strategically and provide recommendations for long term growth and success

• Be able to balance the interests of multiple stakeholders and prioritize projects with minimal guidance

• Ability to influence others and anticipate the needs of business unit leadership in advance

• Thrives in a constantly changing environment and has the ability to think outside the box

• Strong leadership and team management skills.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Effective communication and presentation skills.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

What's needed- Basic Qualifications

• BBA in Finance, Accounting, or related field required or equivalent work experience
• 8+ years of financial planning & analysis experience
• 3+ years of managerial experience and leading teams in providing advanced financial analytics and data insights to business leaders

What's needed- Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

• Experience with Advanced Analytical tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx, SQL

• Expertise in advanced financial analytics through ability to analyze monthly results, use of forecasting/budgeting principles, and providing ad-hoc analytics throughout various roles

• Demonstrated success in implementing financial strategies that resulted in cost savings or revenue growth.

• Experience in a similar leadership role within a relevant industry.

• Proficiency in financial modeling and analysis software.

We Offer:

• Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
• 22 days of PTO and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays + 1 floating holiday)
• Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!