Finance Business Partner, Commerical

AutoZone, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Paid time off

Job summary

AutoZone seeks a Commercial Financial Business Partner to lead financial liaison between Commercial and Accounting/Finance. You will guide budgeting, planning, analysis and reporting to optimize cost, profit and strategic alignment with corporate goals.

Lead a small team, manage ARS evaluations, and collaborate with IT, Merchandising, and HR to understand financial impacts across Commercial. CPA preferred; MBA and 7–8 years’ experience highly desired.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• MBA or Master’s in Accountancy preferred.
• 7–8 years of work experience, including public accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the annual budgeting process and long-range planning.
• Analyze variances and advise leadership on trends and opportunities.
• Provide financial guidance for Commercial leadership and strategic decisions.
• Design and implement accounting policies impacting Commercial.
• Coordinate with other FP&A partners to align financial results.

Skills

Financial Planning

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance Analysis

Leadership

Strategic Partnering

Accounting Principles

IRR analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Tools

SAP

Hyperion

Job description

Job Description

As the Commercial Financial Business Partner, you will be the financial liaison between the Commercial Functional Area (FA) and Accounting / Finance. You will provide financial guidance and support to the leadership of Commercial, including developing, analyzing and interpreting statistical and accounting information to appraise the operating results of the FA in terms of cost, budgets, policies, trends and increased profit opportunities. Manage the Planning process to ensure alignment of the Commercial business unit with corporate strategies and tactics. Coordinate and manage the financial impact of all strategies and tactics driven by Commercial.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensively manage the finances for the Commercial functional area, including managing the annual budgeting process, LE (Latest Estimate) updates, Long Range Plan projections, forecast updates, period close and reporting processes.

• Conduct financial analysis of the functional area, both periodic and ad hoc as needed, to evaluate and explain variances from Plan/LE/LY and advise FA leadership on trends to point out opportunities or weaknesses in financial performance.

• Advise FA leadership on all decisions having a financial impact to the Company by providing opinions and analyses to support decisions including customer level analysis.

• Administer, design, and implement accounting policies and procedures impacting the functional area.

• Collaborate with other Financial Business Partners, including those with direct impacts on Commercial (e.g., IT, Merchandising, HR), to ensure any impacts to Commercial financial results are considered.

• Manage the ARS (Approval Request System) process by evaluating proposed projects to determine if the costs are justified by the potential benefits. This involves modeling reasonable assumptions of quantifiable benefits and comparing the results to the corporate hurdle rate and providing internal rate of return (IRR) justification to Senior Management for review / approval of proposed projects. Perform ad hoc project evaluations and financial analysis.

• Manage and provide direction and supervision to a team of five individuals – Commercial Accounting Senior Manager, Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Analyst, Associate Financial Analyst, and Senior Financial Analyst shared with Commercial Credit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BA, BS) or equivalent

• MBA or Master’s in Accountancy

• Seven to eight years of work experience, including public accounting experience

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Preferred

About Autozone

Since opening our first store in 1979, AutoZone has grown into a leading retailer and distributor of automotive parts and accessories across the Americas. Our customer-first mindset and commitment to Going the Extra Mile define who we are, for both our customers and AutoZoners. Working at AutoZone means being part of a team that values dedication, teamwork, and growth. Whether you're helping customers or building your career, we provide tools and support to help you succeed and drive your future.

Benefits at AutoZone

AutoZone offers thoughtful benefits programs with one-on-one benefits guidance designed to improve AutoZoners’ physical, mental and financial well-being.

All AutoZoners (Full-Time and Part-Time):

• Competitive pay

• Unrivaled company culture

• 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

Additional Benefits for Full-Time AutoZoners:

• Paid time off

• Life, and short- and long-term disability insurance options

• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts with wellness rewards

• Tuition reimbursement

Minimum age requirements may apply. Eligibility and waiting period requirements may apply; benefits for AutoZoners in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, or the U.S. Virgin Islands may differ. Learn more about all that AutoZone has to offer at Careers.AutoZone.com.

We proudly support Veterans, Active-duty Service Members, Reservists, National Guard and Military Families. Your experience is highly valued, and we encourage you to apply to join our team.

AutoZone, and its subsidiary, ALLDATA are equal opportunity employers. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other legally protected categories.

Job Schedule

Full time

AutoZone, and its subsidiary, ALLDATA are equal opportunity employers. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other legally protected categories.