What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Analyst position at AutoNation?
AutoNation is one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States, offering innovative products, exceptional services, and comprehensive solutions, empowering our customers to make the best decisions for their needs. With a network of dealerships nationwide strengthened by a recognized brand, we offer a wide variety of new and used vehicles, customer financing, parts, and provide expert maintenance and repair services. Through DRV PNK, we have raised over $40 million for cancer-related causes, demonstrating our commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of our Associates, Customers, and the communities we serve.
So what do you say? Are you ready to be part of something big?
Responsibility:
- Produce detailed financial analysis, working independently and directly with the operations team
- Provide support and analyses on KPI’s for monthly operating reviews with the Executive Committee
- Support the finance organization with analyses to support monthly and quarterly financial reporting requirements
- Query databases and generate financial reports, scorecards, and forecasts
- Identify and implement actions to automate reporting and integrate internal data sources; troubleshoot reconciling issues with the data
- Support the implementation and optimization of AI/ML-driven tools, including a new Pricing Workbench and Instant Appraisal Tool.
- Support WBYC initiatives by providing analytical insights
- Support variable operations (including new used cars) and co-collaborate with FP&A team to support departmental needs
Skills Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, or related field of study, or any equivalent combination of relevant background, skills, and experience with 2 years’ analytics experience
- Highly proficient Microsoft Excel skills include pivot table and lookup functions, graphs, macros, and complex formulas.
- Excellent analytical skills: ability to synthesize large sets of data and integrate complex analytical insights into meaningful reports and recommendations.
- Ability to perform/own recurring and ad-hoc business analyses.
- Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with the demonstrable ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands while ensuring all data is fully interpreted and supportable.
- Solid written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarize and convey key insights from analyses in presentations and emails to senior team members.
- Highly motivated, high energy, results-driven individual.
- Professional maturity, team player and superior interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Experience in writing SQL queries and mining databases
Preferred:
- Knowledge of building visualization in QlikView, PowerBI or equivalent
- Master’s Degree in Analytics or equivalent advanced degree
- Working knowledge of Essbase and HFM
- ML/AI exposure and experience
Exciting Benefits and Perks Await You:
Competitive compensation and 401k matching
Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with insurance plans (health, dental, vision) and maternity benefits.
Associate purchase and discount programs for new and pre-owned vehicles, services, parts, collision, accessories, and AutoGear
Access amazing deals and discounts through YouDecide, a website with offers from top providers and retailers
Join our DRVPNK mission to raise and donate millions of dollars to cancer research and treatment, partnering with cancer charities nationwide
AutoNation is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment in our workplace and the services we provide. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who are passionate about making a positive impact. Even if you do not meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and help us foster a culture of belonging while contributing to our revolutionary work in the automotive industry. We value innovation, teamwork, and a commitment to making a positive impact in the world.
