Financial Analyst, Retail

AutoZone is a leading retailer and distributor of automotive parts and accessories across the Americas. The Financial Analyst will support the Retail and Loss Prevention Control team by assisting in financial close, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting, while also addressing cross-functional business needs.

What you'll do:

• Actively participate in the planning/budgeting and forecasting processes, including collaborating with key personnel within Finance and Store Operations to obtain relevant information and gain alignment on assumptions used in developing and updating the Financial Plan, Forecast, LE, and Long Range Plan for Retail operations
• Perform period end journal entries and analysis, including completion of balance sheet account reconciliations
• Review and analysis of P&L Accounts, including identifying explanations for fluctuations and/or adjustments, at a DIY and store level
• Research and respond timely to Store level P&L review questions from Stores/Field
• Complete ad hoc analyses, generally consisting of the extraction and manipulation of data to identify root causes of financial performance with the goal of understanding and providing explanations to both internal and external customers. Problem solving and good analysis skills will be required
• Create and maintain process documentation
• Cross-train with other members of the team to understand and document business processes and ensure continuity
• Perform as a business partner and support the ever-changing business needs, including assisting with determining the financial impacts of projects or initiatives, and implementing changes to or creation of processes as it affects financials
• Perform other duties as assigned

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (BA, BS) or equivalent
• 1-2 years of experience in forecasting and planning within a control group, or similar experience in an Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Excellent Communication skills, ability to listen, be proactive, and partner with the business
• Advanced excel skills required
• Strong initiative, self-starter
• Inquisitive and eager to learn
• Detail oriented
• Proven skills with other general software programs utilized by the Company (PeopleSoft, RocketShuttle/ODS/SQL, other Microsoft Office programs)
• Master's Degree, MBA or CPA preferred

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Unrivaled company culture
• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Exclusive discounts and perks, including an AutoZone in-store discount
• 401(k) with company match and Stock Purchase Plan
• AutoZoners Living Well Program for free mental health support
• Opportunities for career growth
• Paid time off
• Life, and short- and long-term disability insurance options
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts with wellness rewards