Financial Analyst

Avis Budget Group • Parsippany, NJ

2d

About The Position

The Financial Analyst is an entry-level Finance position responsible for financial planning and analysis (FP&A) for the Transformation and Finance/Accounting budgets. The role covers month-end reporting, forecasting, variance analysis, annual budgeting, and consolidation of global P&L spending in partnership with US stakeholders and EMEA Finance. It offers early ownership, broad stakeholder exposure, and active coaching for someone seeking to build a career in FP&A.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or accounting; internships are considered.
• Strong Excel and computer skills, including pivot tables, lookups, formulas, and working with large datasets.
• Working knowledge of Oracle Fusion or a comparable ERP, or the ability to learn quickly.
• Familiarity with AI and automation tools and a strong desire to learn.
• Understanding of P&L structure, accounting fundamentals, and month-end close.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently against close deadlines.
• Attention to detail and consistent validation that figures reconcile.
• Business acumen, including the ability to understand the drivers behind numbers and explain variances to non-finance partners.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Confidence presenting to senior leadership.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion, Smart View, or Oracle EPM/Hyperion.
• Experience with Alteryx or Power Query.

Responsibilities

• Run established monthly reports and dashboards on schedule and ensure data reconciles to the general ledger.
• Prepare and distribute the consolidated month-end reporting file, including variance analysis of actual results against forecast, plan, and prior year.
• Support month-end close through accrual, reclassification, and cost-center reviews; resolve or escalate discrepancies before deadlines.
• Maintain reporting calendars, checklists, and process documentation.
• Own FP&A for Transformation and Finance/Accounting budgets, including headcount, vendor, and project costs.
• Lead the annual budget process for the Transformation and Finance/Accounting areas.
• Update forecasts based on stakeholder discussions and communicate spending, risks, and opportunities to US partners.
• Support project ROI and business-case analysis for Transformation initiatives as an additional opportunity.
• Partner with EMEA Finance to consolidate detailed global P&L spending and align mapping, timing, and definitions.
• Reconcile regional differences in currency, calendar, and chart of accounts, and promptly escalate issues.
• Use Oracle Fusion and PBCS to extract and validate financial data.
• Modify and scale existing Excel reports and models to improve accuracy and reduce manual effort.
• Apply AI and automation tools, such as Claude and Alteryx, to streamline recurring workflows and document processes for handoff.
• Recommend and implement improvements across the reporting cycle.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Optional benefits including group auto insurance, group home insurance, pet insurance, legal assistance, identity theft protection, FSA, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and additional life insurance coverages.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matched contributions.
• Full training to learn the business and enhance professional skills.
• Employee discounts, including discounted prices on the purchase of Avis/Budget cars.
• Employee Assistance Program services, including counseling, financial and legal consultation, and referrals for care services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level