Sr Analyst I Finance Analytics

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Join Staples Finance as a Sr Analyst I, Finance Analytics and turn financial data into insights that help shape business decisions. You will support analysis and reporting across operations, revenue, and expenses, maintain financial models and dashboards, and partner with stakeholders to improve visibility into performance. This opportunity offers meaningful exposure to planning, reporting, forecasting, and process improvement while allowing you to work with moderate independence and contribute to high-impact decisions.

What you will be doing:

· Perform financial analysis and reporting, including variance analysis, trend analysis, and KPI tracking, to support informed business decisions.

· Develop, maintain, and improve financial models, dashboards, and reports of moderate complexity.

· Support budgeting and forecasting through data preparation, validation, analysis, and clear documentation.

· Partner with internal teams to gather data, validate inputs, resolve discrepancies, and ensure reporting is accurate and complete.

· Identify financial risks, inconsistencies, trends, and opportunities, then recommend practical, actionable solutions.

· Prepare concise summaries and presentations of financial results for manager-level audiences and working teams.

· Contribute analysis and deliverables to small and moderate project workstreams focused on cost optimization, revenue performance, and operational efficiency.

· Improve reporting processes, tools, and documentation to increase efficiency, accuracy, and usability.

· Share knowledge with peers and junior analysts and support onboarding or training on tools, templates, and processes as needed.

What You Bring to the Table:

· Strong analytical thinking and a structured approach to problem-solving.

· A high level of attention to detail and a consistent focus on data accuracy and quality.

· Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate financial information into practical insights.

· The ability to organize multiple priorities, work through competing deadlines, and escalate complex issues appropriately.

· A collaborative mindset and the confidence to partner across functions, resolve questions, and align on reporting needs.

· Curiosity, adaptability, and a proactive approach to improving processes, tools, and workflows.

· Sound judgment when selecting analytical approaches and recommending solutions within established financial frameworks.

What’s needed: Basic Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related work experience.

· 2+ years of experience performing progressively complex financial analysis, reporting, or data analysis in a corporate or consulting environment.

· Experience creating and maintaining financial models, reports, and analysis within at least one finance-related function, such as FP&A, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, or Cost Management, to support business decision-making.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Master’s degree in Finance, Analytics, or a related discipline.

· 3+ years of experience in financial analytics, FP&A, or data analytics.

· Experience with financial systems or planning tools such as Hyperion, SAP, Oracle, or Anaplan.

· Experience building dashboards or reports in Tableau or Power BI.

· Working knowledge of SQL or a similar data-querying tool.

· Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, analytics tools, cross-functional projects, process improvement initiatives, or relevant certifications such as CFA Level I, CPA candidacy, or data analytics certification.

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!

Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law

Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.