Financial Analyst – Retail and Loss Prevention

Job Description

Financial Analyst, Retail | AutoZone

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at AutoZone, located in Memphis, TN. AutoZone operates a vast network of retail stores and is a leading distributor in its industry, requiring precise financial oversight. This role is crucial for ensuring accurate financial coordination, reporting, and strategic planning that directly supports the operational efficiency and business objectives of AutoZone’s Retail division. The position is essential for maintaining financial integrity and providing actionable insights across various departments.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Memphis, TN

• Team: Retail and Loss Prevention Control team
• Mission: Assist in coordinating and executing period financial close, reporting, planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis to support Retail operations and organizational business objectives.
• Tech Stack: PeopleSoft, RocketShuttle/ODS/SQL, Microsoft Office programs (Advanced Excel)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Planning & Forecasting: Actively participate in the planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, collaborating with Finance and Store Operations to align on assumptions for financial plans and forecasts.
• Period Close & Reconciliation: Perform period-end journal entries and detailed financial analysis, including the completion of balance sheet account reconciliations.
• P&L Analysis: Conduct comprehensive review and analysis of P&L accounts, identifying and explaining fluctuations or adjustments at both the DIY and individual store levels.
• Field Support: Research and provide timely responses to store and field-level P&L review questions, ensuring clear communication of financial data.
• Ad Hoc Analysis: Complete various ad hoc analyses involving the extraction and manipulation of data to identify root causes of financial performance and provide explanations to stakeholders.
• Business Partnership: Function as a business partner, supporting evolving business needs by assessing the financial impacts of projects and initiatives and implementing process changes as they affect financials.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (BA, BS) or an equivalent field.
• Experience: 1-2 years of experience in forecasting and planning within a control group, or similar experience in an Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Skills: Excellent communication skills with the ability to listen, be proactive, and partner effectively with the business; advanced Excel skills; strong initiative and self-starter capabilities; inquisitive and eager to learn; detail-oriented.
• Bonus: Proven skills with PeopleSoft, RocketShuttle/ODS/SQL, and other general Microsoft Office programs are a plus; a Master’s Degree, MBA, or CPA is preferred.