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Senior Financial Analyst II (FP&A)-Framingham, MA

Staples, Framingham, MA, United States


The Senior Financial Analyst II is a highly visible FP&A role supporting US Retail’s 800+ store footprint, where your analysis directly influences sales strategy, margin optimization, and senior‑level decision making. You will own core reporting and forecasting processes while partnering closely with Merchandising, Sales, and Finance leadership.

Core responsibilities:

Actively manage sales & margin data to ensure accuracy across platforms

Work closely with merchandising partners in our key strategy areas of print services and business services

Analyze and explain daily, weekly, and monthly performance vs. plan, highlighting risks and opportunities for Merchandising and Sales leadership.

Partner with cross-functional teammates (merchants, accounting, field teams) to support reporting needs and establish KPIs

Build and maintain financial models used to inform sales strategy, margin initiatives, and executive decision‑making

Opportunities to interact with Senior Leadership to support and present insights

Heavy emphasis on owning recurring activities and reports to run the day‑to‑day business with ad‑hoc opportunities to conduct complicated modeling and solve unstructured problems (70/30 split)

Essential Skills and Requirements:

3 to 5 years cross-functional experience in finance

Query large, relational datasets using SQL

Build scalable reporting and dashboards in Power BI

Develop data solutions that improve accuracy, efficiency, and insight generation

Demonstrated ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights

Comfort operating with ambiguity and limited direction

Strong judgment in prioritizing work that drives business impact

Preferred Skills and Requirements:

Workflow automation and data prep using Alteryx

Experience with enterprise data platforms (Snowflake, Teradata, Oracle, etc.)

Strong business acumen and professionalism with the ability to interact effectively with colleagues in all functions and levels

Computer proficiency with Excel

Effective communications skills, both written and verbal

Strong analytical & problem‑solving skillsSelf‑motivation with the ability to work effectively with minimal supervision

Bonus plan and generous amount of paid time off, including one Floating Holiday each year

401(k) plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance with many more optional benefits

Associate store discount and more perks (discounts on mobile plans, movie tickets, etc.)

The salary range represents the expected compensation for this role at the time of posting. The specific base pay may be influenced by a variety of factors to include the candidate's experience, skill set, education, geography, business considerations, and internal equity. In addition to base pay, this role may be eligible for bonuses, or other forms of variable compensation.

About Us
The world of working and learning has changed. This is your opportunity to be a part of a brand transformation and growth strategy within the retail industry. Staples is helping our customers and community discover innovative products, services, and inspiration that unlock what’s possible, while empowering you to unlock your potential. Our people are the heart of our success and there has never been a better time to join us as we lead the way in a new era of working and learning.

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for information and to learn about our career opportunities.

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 committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 1-888-490-4747 for more information.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act; as well as with any other state and local Fair Chance Ordinance/Act regulations.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Job Info

Job Identification 66110

Posting Date 03/27/2026, 10:20 PM

Job Schedule Full time

Job Shift Day (1st shift)

Locations 500 Staples Drive, Framingham, MA, 01702, US (On-site)

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