Job Description
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.
We are looking for a talented Senior Manager of FP&A to support our hyper growing Marketplace business at Staples. The role will be responsible for managing all financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, KPI’s, and ad hoc financial analytics for the business. A successful candidate will have excellent problem solving and analytical skills, be able to work independently and show initiative, in addition to having the ability to communicate and build relationships across multiple teams.
This role plays a critical role in shaping financial direction and decision-making across the Marketplace business. By providing clear financial visibility and strategic insight, the Senior Manager drives profitability, identifies efficiencies, and supports sustained business growth.
As a finance leader embedded in the Marketplace team, this role helps translate business strategy into financial outcomes. Through data-driven storytelling and rigorous financial planning, the Senior Manager supports prioritization of investments, resource allocation, and long-term performance planning.
What you'll be doing:
- Serve as a key finance business partner and lead an analyst team that provides strong financial analytics and insights to the Staples Marketplace leadership team while helping to influence the overall business strategy and achieve Sales and EBITDA goals for the business.
- Manage daily/weekly/monthly forecasting of Key performance metrics and provide insights into financial performance for weekly business reviews at a Marketplace storefront and product category level.
- Own the overall monthly financial book close process for the Marketplace business unit including consolidation and analysis of full P&L results in collaboration with Accounting, Operations, and other Finance teams.
- Lead the financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting process for the Marketplace business P&Ls including Sales, Margin, Marketplace Fees, Logistics, G&A expenses, and EBITDA at a Storefront and Category level.
- Drive insights into item costs at a unit level and improve understanding of SKU level profitability by providing visibility into the various costs per SKU (product, inventory, marketplace fees, logistics, etc.) for all methods of fulfillment.
- Shape strategy to automate data and reporting that will help reduce inaccuracies and increase efficiency.
- Provide leadership with insights into full P&L results versus budget and LY and identify areas for expense savings.
- Manage and mentor a team of financial analysts, fostering a culture of accountability, learning, and collaboration.
- Provide direction, coaching, and career development to ensure team members deliver high-quality analytics and insights.
- Continuously evolves reporting tools and data systems to support a fast-paced digital marketplace environment.
- Represents Finance in weekly Marketplace business reviews and leadership meetings.
What you bring to the table:
- Strategic mindset with strong business acumen.
- High attention to detail and data integrity.
- Strong leadership and team development skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proactive problem-solving and critical thinking.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Advanced analytical skills.
What's needed - Basic Qualifications:
- 8+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or business analysis.
- 3+ years of experience leading or managing a team.
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
- Experience consolidating and analyzing full P&L statements.
- Strong understanding of marketplace business models and key financial drivers.
- Familiarity with Amazon Seller Central reporting tools.
- Experience with Advanced Analytical tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx required.
What’s needed- Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree or MBA or CPA preferred.
- Experience with large-scale financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, Anaplan).
- Experience in digital commerce, marketplace, or retail environments.
- Familiarity with with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and SQL.
We Offer:
- Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
- Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule
- Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!
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