FP&A Analyst - Car Rental Business

Avis Budget Group • Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

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About The Position

Avis Budget Group is seeking an FP&A Analyst to support financial reporting and performance analysis across its rental business segments. The role connects Sales and Finance by translating commercial performance into financial results and helping the business understand the drivers behind changes in results. Its core focus is supporting the ongoing development of the profit allocation tool.

The analyst prepares reporting and variance analysis, supports the month-end close, and works with Sales, IT, Risk, and Finance teams. The position also uses internal data systems and SQL to support allocation logic, reporting models, and data-quality improvements. The role is based in Parsippany, New Jersey.

Requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including comfort digging into data to identify underlying drivers.
• Working knowledge of P&L structure and financial analysis fundamentals.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort with the broader Microsoft Office suite.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

• SQL or Python proficiency.
• Familiarity with applying AI or automation tools to reporting and analysis workflows.
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for the business, beyond the numbers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports on business segment performance, including corporate accounts, channels, geographies, and rate/mix.
• Analyze P&L results against sales plans, forecasts, and prior-year results; identify and explain key variance drivers.
• Translate account and segment performance trends into financial terms that Sales leaders can act on, and communicate financial results back to the commercial teams.
• Help build and maintain the revenue and cost allocation tool, including attributing P&L cost lines to rental agreements and applying driver-based allocations for costs that cannot be directly attributed.
• Partner with IT, Risk, and other Finance teams to gather requirements, test allocation logic, and validate outputs.
• Pull and manipulate data from internal systems, including Oracle/OCI and Redshift, using SQL; build and maintain models and reports in Excel.
• Support month-end closing and reporting cycles with accurate, timely deliverables.
• Support the wider Commercial Finance team with ad hoc projects and priority requests.
• Look for ways to improve reporting efficiency and data quality.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Voluntary benefits, including group auto and 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