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Req. Number

167337

Job Description

This position requires to be working in office, 3 days per week from our Bala Cynwyd, PA office.

Position Summary

Pep Boys is seeking an experienced and strategic Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to serve as a key thought partner to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and the executive leadership team. This highly visible role will lead the company’s financial planning efforts, including the Annual Budget, 5-Year Strategic Plan, weekly earnings forecasts, and board reporting. The VP will play a pivotal role in delivering actionable insights, driving performance, enhancing processes, and shaping Pep Boys' financial strategy in a fast-paced, consumer-facing environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

+ Strategic Planning & Financial Leadership

+ Lead the development of annual budgets, long-range plans, rolling forecasts, and strategic models.

+ Drive financial support for business initiatives including pricing, capital investment, and operational efficiencies.

+ Provide clear financial analysis and recommendations to inform key executive decisions.

+ Business Partnership & Decision Support

+ Serve as a strategic partner to the CFO and functional leaders across the organization.

+ Lead ROI assessments, investment appraisals, and financial modeling for cross-functional initiatives.

+ Collaborate with business leaders to link financial outcomes to operational drivers.

+ Team Leadership & Culture

+ Lead and mentor a high-performing FP&A team, fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.

+ Champion a performance-based environment aligned with Pep Boys’ core values.

+ Reporting & Governance

+ Oversee the preparation of internal and external financial reports, including board meeting and earnings call materials.

+ Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting best practices.

+ Continuously evaluate and enhance FP&A tools, systems, and reporting capabilities.

+ Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

+ Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred)

+ 12+ years of progressive experience in financial leadership roles, including:

+ 3+ years as VP or senior FP&A leader

+ Experience in the automotive industry or retail environment preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

+ Strong command of GAAP, financial modeling, and performance analytics

+ Demonstrated success leading FP&A transformations, process improvements, and cross-functional business support

+ Proven leadership skills with a collaborative and hands-on approach

+ Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management capabilities

+ CPA and/or CFA certification is a plus, but not required

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands

+ Repetitive movement of hands and fingers, typing or writing

+ Occasional standing and walking

+ Talk and hear

Benefits

+ Medical, dental, and vision benefits

+ Life insurance

+ Short Term Disability

+ Supplemental benefits

+ 401(k) with company match

+ PTO and holiday pay

+ On-demand pay partner (DailyPay)

+ Reduced benefits available for part-time team members

Pep Boys is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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