Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

The Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis supports enterprise financial planning, forecasting, performance reporting, and strategic analysis. This position prepares and analyzes financial information used in the weekly Forecast, Long-Range Projection, Latest Estimate, annual Plan, Period Reviews, and Board reporting. The Senior Analyst works closely with Finance and business partners to collect and validate inputs, maintain financial models, identify performance trends, and develop clear, actionable insights for senior leadership. The role also coordinates recurring planning and reporting activities, including sales initiative and expense management tracking, and assists with the preparation and review of executive- and Board-level materials. The Senior Financial Analyst has limited supervisory responsibilities (e.g., interns) with potential for expansion.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain the weekly financial forecast, coordinating with Finance teams to ensure complete, accurate, and timely inputs.
• Analyze actual and forecasted financial performance, including key business drivers, trends, risks, opportunities, and significant variances.
• Develop clear explanations of changes in the financial outlook and summarize key findings for Senior Manager and VP of FP&A review.
• Perform sensitivity, scenario, and ad hoc financial analyses to support business decisions and evaluate potential outcomes.
• Support the Long-Range Projection, Latest Estimate, Initial Plan, and Final Plan processes through financial modeling, consolidation, and validation of assumptions.
• Coordinate with Finance and functional stakeholders to collect planning inputs and assess submissions for reasonableness, completeness, consistency, and alignment with strategic initiatives.
• Prepare financial schedules, analyses, presentation materials, and supporting documentation for management review throughout planning cycles.
• Support preparation of the State of the Business and quarterly Board Book, including collection, review, and coordination of assigned financial content.
• Prepare concise financial narratives, charts, and analyses for executive and Board audiences, incorporating management feedback and revisions.
• Maintain quarterly PITT CREW tracking, coordinate with stakeholders to validate reported information, and reconcile results to supporting data.
• Maintain planning calendars, deliverable trackers, templates, financial models, and process documentation supporting recurring FP&A activities.
• Monitor deadlines and proactively work with stakeholders to resolve data-quality issues, inconsistencies, missing information, and potential delays.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve the efficiency, accuracy, standardization, controls, and transparency of FP&A processes through technology, reporting tools, and automation.
• Provide analytical, financial modeling, and project support for special initiatives and other FP&A priorities throughout the year.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Three to five of relevant experience in FP&A, accounting, financial analysis, or a related discipline
• Demonstrated experience with financial forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and management reporting
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office programs (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)

PREFERRED:

• Master’s Degree
• CPA

Since opening our first store in 1979, AutoZone has grown into a leading retailer and distributor of automotive parts and accessories across the Americas. Our customer-first mindset and commitment to Going the Extra Mile define who we are, for both our customers and AutoZoners. Working at AutoZone means being part of a team that values dedication, teamwork, and growth. Whether you're helping customers or building your career, we provide tools and support to help you succeed and drive your future.

Benefits at AutoZone

AutoZone offers thoughtful benefits programs with one-on-one benefits guidance designed to improve AutoZoners’ physical, mental and financial well-being.

All AutoZoners (Full-Time and Part-Time)

• 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

Additional Benefits for Full-Time AutoZoners

• Paid time off
• Life, and short- and long-term disability insurance options
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts with wellness rewards
• Tuition reimbursement

Minimum age requirements may apply. Eligibility and waiting period requirements may apply; benefits for AutoZoners in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, or the U.S. Virgin Islands may differ. Learn more about all that AutoZone has to offer at Careers.AutoZone.com.

We proudly support Veterans, Active-duty Service Members, Reservists, National Guard and Military Families. Your experience is highly valued, and we encourage you to apply to join our team.

Online Application

An online application is required. Click the Apply button to complete your application. For step-by-step instructions on how to apply visit careers.autozone.com/candidateresources.

AutoZone, and its subsidiary, ALLDATA are equal opportunity employers. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other legally protected categories.