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It All Starts with Our People

At Valvoline Inc., it all starts with our people. That’s why we foster a welcoming workplace for all team members and encourage those from a wide variety of diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.

The Opportunity

Valvoline has a rewarding opportunity as a **Manager of Operations FP&A** (Financial Planning and Analysis). In this role, you will support the operations division from a financial analysis perspective. This role drives budgeting and forecasting processes and partners with senior management to support operational decision-making and performance improvement. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance and operations, with strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills.

How You’ll Make a Difference

+ Financial Planning and Analysis

+ Develop and manage budgets and forecasts for the operations division, ensuring alignment with company goals and financial targets.

+ Develop and maintain financial models to support operational planning and decision-making.

+ Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.

+ Conduct variance analysis to understand deviations from budget and forecast and recommend corrective actions.

+ Develop and implement processes to track and improve operational efficiency and financial performance.

+ Reporting

+ Prepare regular financial reports and presentations for senior management, highlighting key metrics and financial performance.

+ Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for the operations division.

+ Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting and analysis.

+ Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as needed.

+ Process Improvement

+ Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of financial planning and analysis activities.

+ Implement best practices and tools to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the FP&A function.

+ Strategic Partnership

+ Collaborate with various departments to support long-term strategic planning and decision-making.

+ Partner with senior operations leadership to provide financial insights and recommendations.

+ Support strategic initiatives by providing financial analysis and business case development.

+ Team Leadership:

+ Lead and develop a team of finance analysts.

+ Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development within the team.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

+ Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (MBA or relevant advanced degree is preferred)

+ Minimum of five years of experience in finance, with a focus on FP&A, preferably within an operations (retail) context

+ Proven experience in financial planning, analysis, and reporting

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights

+ Experience in managing and developing a team

+ Proficiency in financial modeling and use of financial software and data tools (e.g., Excel, SAP/S4, SAC, SQL Tableau, Python, PowerBI)

+ Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interact effectively with senior management and stakeholders

+ Strong business acumen and understanding of operational processes and metrics

We Take Care of the WHOLE You

+ Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)

+ HSA and flexible spending accounts

+ 401(k)

+ Incentive opportunity*

+ Life insurance

+ Short and long-term disability insurance

+ Paid vacation and holidays*

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Employee discounts

+ Tuition reimbursement*

+ Adoption assistance*

*In addition to your salary, you are eligible for the Valvoline Incentive Plan (VIP) with a target of x% of eligible base salary earnings. The VIP is based upon Valvoline Inc. financial performance and provides a payout opportunity on an annual fiscal year basis (October 1 through September 30) and will be pro-rated from date of hire.

_*Terms and conditions apply, and benefits may differ depending on position._

Your Path to Valvoline

Valvoline provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Join us in revolutionizing the automotive aftermarket industry while enjoying competitive benefits, a supportive work culture, and opportunities for advancement. Apply now and become an integral part of our journey at Valvoline.

The Company endeavors to make its recruitment process accessible to any and all users. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to applicants with disabilities to facilitate equal opportunity throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please contact Human Resources at 1.833.VVV.Report or email [email protected] to make a request for reasonable accommodation during any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. The contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.