Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

AutoZone•Memphis, TN

About The Position

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

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
Three to five years 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, such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
CPA.

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.
Explain changes in the financial outlook and summarize 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 Long-Range Projection, Latest Estimate, Initial Plan, and Final Plan processes through financial modeling, consolidation, and validation of assumptions.
Collect planning inputs with Finance and functional stakeholders 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 financial narratives, charts, and analyses for executive and Board audiences, incorporating management feedback and revisions.
Maintain quarterly PITT CREW tracking, coordinate validation of reported information with stakeholders, and reconcile results to supporting data.
Maintain planning calendars, deliverable trackers, templates, financial models, and process documentation for recurring FP&A activities.
Monitor deadlines and work proactively with stakeholders to resolve data-quality issues, inconsistencies, missing information, and potential delays.
Identify and implement improvements to FP&A process efficiency, accuracy, standardization, controls, and transparency through technology, reporting tools, and automation.
Provide analytical, financial modeling, and project support for special initiatives and other FP&A priorities throughout the year.
Provide limited supervision, such as for interns; supervisory responsibilities may expand.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
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 for full-time AutoZoners.
Life and short- and long-term disability insurance options for full-time AutoZoners.
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts with wellness rewards for full-time AutoZoners.
Tuition reimbursement for full-time AutoZoners.