Corporate Development Senior Analyst

L0105 Lithia Home Office; Medford (OR); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

PTO: 80 hours front-loaded

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Holidays

Disability Insurance

Lithia Learning Center

Vehicle Purchase Discounts

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Lithia & Driveway is seeking a Corporate Development Senior Analyst in Medford, OR. You will build valuation models, analyze financial statements, and support due diligence for acquisitions, divestitures, investments, and capital projects.

You will collaborate with Finance, Accounting, Legal, Real Estate, Operations, and other teams, presenting insights to leadership and driving strategic decisions. This role offers exposure to M&A, valuation concepts, and growth initiatives within a leading

Qualifications

• 2–4+ years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, corporate finance, or a related analytical role.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or an related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong Excel and financial modeling skills, including experience with forecasting and valuation concepts such as DCF, IRR, and ROI.
• Ability to analyze financial statements and complex data and turn your findings into clear business insights.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to business leaders.

Responsibilities

• Build financial models and valuation analyses to evaluate potential acquisitions, divestitures, investments, and capital projects.
• Analyze financial statements, market data, and business performance to develop clear insights and recommendations for leadership.
• Support the due diligence process by partnering with Finance, Accounting, Legal, Real Estate, Operations, and other teams.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and transaction summaries for regional and senior leadership.
• Research markets, brands, and demographics to help identify and evaluate growth opportunities.
• Support post-acquisition financial and data integration, including financial statement and trial balance reconciliation.
• Partner across the business to ensure financial information is accurate, complete, and transitioned smoothly following an acquisition.
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes, improve reporting, and create efficiencies as the Network Development function continues to evolve.

Skills

Financial analysis

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Valuation concepts

Education

Finance degree

Accounting

Economics

Tools

Excel

Job description

Dealership: L0105 Lithia Home Office Lithia & Driveway | Corporate Development Senior Analyst

Our success is fueled by our high performing teams delivering Auto Done Easy for our customers. We create simple, transparent, and convenient customer experiences throughout the vehicle-ownership lifecycle by leveraging our hundreds of store locations and our key adjacencies - Driveway, DFC, and GreenCars. We've built a retail model that champions entrepreneurial leadership, Growth Powered by People, and a strategy that creates possibilities and pushes us to reach our potential. Our Corporate Development team plays a key role in the company’s growth strategy, evaluating acquisitions, divestitures, investments, and other strategic opportunities. As a Senior Analyst, you’ll work across finance, strategy, and operations to build valuation models, evaluate potential transactions, support due diligence, and provide insights that help guide business decisions. This is a great opportunity to build on your financial analysis or accounting experience while gaining hands‑on exposure to M&A, valuation, and strategic decision‑making.

Location: Medford, OR | Lithia Home Office Target Hiring Range: $70,000–$95,000 Reports to: Manager, Network Development

What You’ll Do

• Build financial models and valuation analyses to evaluate potential acquisitions, divestitures, investments, and capital projects.
• Analyze financial statements, market data, and business performance to develop clear insights and recommendations for leadership.
• Support the due diligence process by partnering with Finance, Accounting, Legal, Real Estate, Operations, and other teams.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and transaction summaries for regional and senior leadership.
• Research markets, brands, and demographics to help identify and evaluate growth opportunities.
• Support post‑acquisition financial and data integration, including financial statement and trial balance reconciliation.
• Partner across the business to ensure financial information is accurate, complete, and transitioned smoothly following an acquisition.
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes, improve reporting, and create efficiencies as the Network Development function continues to evolve.

What You’ll Bring

• 2–4+ years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, corporate finance, or a related analytical role.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong Excel and financial modeling skills, including experience with forecasting and valuation concepts such as DCF, IRR, and ROI.
• Ability to analyze financial statements and complex data and turn your findings into clear business insights.
• Strong critical‑thinking and problem‑solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to business leaders.

Total Rewards

At Lithia & Driveway, we believe in pay transparency. The full compensation range for this position is $65,000–$95,000, reflecting the earning potential and growth opportunities available within the role. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, job‑related knowledge, and geographic location. Final pay decisions are made through the interview process and in accordance with applicable pay equity and transparency laws.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Paid Holidays
• PTO: 80 hours front‑loaded on day 1
• Short and Long‑Term Disability
• Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Lithia Learning Center
• Vehicle Purchase Discounts
• Wellness Programs

Additional information about our Total Rewards benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at totalrewards.lithiadriveway.com

High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug free workplace.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

At Lithia & Driveway, we stand by our mission of Growth Powered by People, as we build a workplace that ignites ideas and opportunities to Earn Customers for Life. Our focus is on making the customer experience better; as we aim to meet our customers’ needs whether in person, online or a combination of both. Lithia & Driveway is the largest automotive retailer in North America and listed on the Fortune 500 (NYSE: LAD). Drive your career forward with roles in Sales, Finance, Service, Technology and Corporate. With thousands of vehicles and hundreds of locations, the career possibilities are endless. Join us as we accelerate towards growth in automotive and beyond!