Financial Analyst II

Valvoline Global Operations Headquarters is located in Lexington, KY. We prefer local candidates willing to work an in-office work schedule (3 days per week).  

The Financial Analyst II within FP&A plays a critical role in supporting Valvoline Global Operations’ enterprise planning, forecasting, and performance management processes. This position partners closely with Corporate FP&A leadership and senior cross-functional stakeholders to deliver advanced financial analysis, consolidated reporting, and actionable insights that guide executive decision-making and long-term value creation.

This role has broader responsibility and autonomy than Analyst I level, including ownership of key components of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Long-Range Plan (LRP), and monthly Latest Estimate (LE) processes. The position contributes to enterprise-level consolidation, executive reporting, capital analysis, and scenario modeling while helping drive process discipline, forecasting accuracy, and continuous improvement across the FP&A function.

Key Responsibilities Include

Enterprise Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead key components of the AOP, LRP, and rolling forecast processes in partnership with functional and regional finance teams.
• Own and maintain complex financial models supporting revenue, expense, cash flow, and profitability forecasting.
• Consolidate inputs across business units and functions to produce accurate enterprise-level forecasts.
• Evaluate forecast assumptions, identify risks and opportunities, and provide recommendations to FP&A leadership.
• Drive forecast accuracy through structured variance analysis and performance tracking.

Financial Reporting & Executive Insights

• Prepare monthly and quarterly consolidated reporting packages for senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
• Deliver clear, data-driven variance analysis versus plan, forecast, and prior year; identify performance drivers and emerging trends.
• Support preparation of materials for executive reviews, Board-level discussions, and earnings-related deliverables as applicable.
• Monitor key financial and operational KPIs to assess execution against strategic objectives.

Performance Management & Business Partnership

• Partner with functional leaders (e.g., SG&A, Operations, Commercial, Corporate Functions) to support financial transparency and cost discipline.
• Analyze headcount, operating expenses, and investment spending to ensure alignment with approved budgets and strategic priorities.
• Provide scenario modeling and sensitivity analysis to support decision-making around resource allocation and trade-offs.
• Act as a trusted finance partner by translating complex financial data into actionable business insights.

Capital Planning & Investment Analysis

• Support enterprise capital planning processes, including financial modeling and return analysis (NPV, IRR, payback).
• Track capital spend versus approved budgets and forecasts; identify risks to delivery or return assumptions.
• Contribute to capital allocation recommendations aligned with enterprise growth and productivity objectives.

Process Improvement & Financial Systems

• Drive enhancements to FP&A processes, tools, templates, and reporting automation.
• Improve data integrity and reporting efficiency through effective use of financial systems and analytics platforms.
• Support system initiatives and reporting transformations (e.g., ERP, consolidation tools, dashboarding platforms).
• Promote best practices in planning governance, documentation, and internal controls.

Ad Hoc & Strategic Analysis

• Lead ad hoc financial analyses supporting executive decision-making, strategic initiatives, and enterprise projects.
• Develop scenario and sensitivity models tied to macroeconomic factors, cost pressures, or growth initiatives.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects that enhance financial visibility, margin performance, and cash generation.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field required
• 4–6+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or related analytical roles
• Experience supporting enterprise-level planning and forecasting processes
• Experience with financial consolidations and executive reporting preferred
• Exposure to multi-site, manufacturing, consumer products, or global operations environments preferred
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical capabilities
• Strong understanding of financial statements, cash flow, and performance metrics
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required; PowerPoint proficiency required
• Ability to synthesize large data sets into concise, decision-ready insights
• Strong organizational skills with an ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills
• High degree of integrity and ability to handle confidential information
• Self-directed, proactive, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment

What Will Set You Apart

• MBA or professional certification (CPA, CMA, CFA) preferred
• Experience with ERP and planning tools (e.g., SAP, BPC, S4, Power BI, or similar platforms) preferred