Purpose of Role
As part of the Global FP&A team, the Senior Business Controller provides financial guidance to the Supply Optimization Team. You will support performance management across financial and operational areas, including P&L, gross margin, CAPEX, and working capital. The role involves anticipating challenges, developing solutions, and identifying opportunities to optimize the supply chain.
Key Responsibilities
1. Reporting and Controlling
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Compile, analyze, and interpret financial reports from multiple sources.
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Maintain and improve P&L models for merchandise purchases, rebates, and distribution center operations.
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Track financial results against budgets, prior year, and investment expectations.
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Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis and provide insights on product categories.
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Ensure vendor contract compliance.
2. Business Planning
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Support business planning across regions.
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Align processes and deliverables among stakeholders.
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Contribute to strategy and ambition-setting processes.
3. Financial Modelling
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Build financial models linking business cases to P&L and working capital.
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Identify key assumptions and drivers for financial planning.
4. Investment Decision Support
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Build or review business cases for strategic initiatives and projects.
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Ensure assumptions are realistic and aligned.
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Track investment and operating budgets.
5. Operational Expenditure Analysis
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Collaborate with OPEX teams for reporting and insights.
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Support functional groups in spend management.
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Provide variance governance reports in partnership with Finance Controllers.
6. Reporting Tools Improvement
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Work with multiple data sources to automate and improve reporting processes.
7. Compliance & Other Duties
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Ensure adherence to corporate systems, policies, and regulations.
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Support special projects as needed.
Qualifications and Skills
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
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2–5 years’ experience in financial analysis, strategic planning, working capital, supply chain, budgeting, or forecasting.
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Advanced Excel skills; proficient in PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint.
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Experience with financial systems (Longview, PDI, JD Edwards, etc.).
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Strong analytical, quantitative, and financial modelling skills.
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Ability to manage large datasets and synthesize complex information.
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Excellent communication skills for interacting across all management levels.
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Independent, cross-functional, and global team collaboration experience.
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Entrepreneurial mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
What We Offer
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Opportunity to shape process and financial performance management.
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Exposure to a global role with cross-regional stakeholders.
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High ethical standards and values-driven working environment.
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Continuous personal and professional development.
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Experience in a dynamic and challenging business environment.
Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The company complies with the ADA and relevant disability laws and provides reasonable accommodations. U.S. applicants must meet work eligibility requirements verified through E-Verify.