Advance Auto Parts is a recognized leader in the automotive aftermarket industry, excited to welcome a new cohort of interns to join their team. The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Intern will support the finance team in delivering accurate financial insights and analysis to drive strategic decision-making, assisting with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and reporting.
Responsibilities
Partner with the Finance and Business Leadership team and to address key challenges, potential business opportunities, and gather key financial information and insight
Access and Integrate information/data from a variety of sources and bring it together into a structured environment for analytics and reporting
Work with multiple data sources to ensure availability and integrity of data
Improve processes and automation to expedite availability of information, consistency in results, and minimize the cost structure to support the growth of the organization
Employ analytical techniques to understand, analyze, and deliver recommendations to improve the business
Define and document core business metrics, definitions, and logic collaborating with the business teams across the US
Present analysis, findings, and recommendations to key Finance and business leaders
Provide root/cause driver analysis to support decision-making by effectively communicating and translating the results into business insights and actions
Provide direction to functional partners across operating units as required, and to operating and senior management on matters involving addressing key challenges in Stores, Supply Chain, or across Corporate teams
Support recommendations and quantification of ROI across spend, acquisitions, or divestitures
Participate in the development of long-range financial forecasts and related budgets, considering alternative scenarios and economic prospects as appropriate
Provide fact-based financial analysis and business cases for proposed investments
Partner with internal customers and leadership to implement performance management
Research and provide external financial information on competitors and the industry
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
Rising or Current Senior at the time of application (Expected Graduation between December 2026 – May 2027)
Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and AS/400 skills
Ability to work with and apply mathematical concepts to practical situations such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals or technical procedures
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Highly motivated/ driven. Takes a proactive approach to assignments with the ability to work independently
Can successfully navigate through ambiguity by asking questions, thinking critically, and using problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across different teams and functions
Well-developed organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Preferred
Real-world experience in the retail industry.
Mentorship and networking opportunities.
Opportunity to help drive business results across the organization.
Potential for future employment opportunities.
Advance Auto Parts is the largest automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America, serves both the professional installer.
