Senior Financial Analyst

Avis Budget Group; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life & Disability

401(k) match

Employee discounts

EAP

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Avis Budget Group in Parsippany, NJ is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join the Americas FP&A team. You will build and refine forecasting models, produce insightful analyses, and partner with operations to drive data-driven planning.

The role emphasizes delivering executive-ready reports, dashboards, and clear recommendations, with a focus on performance, trends, and key drivers. Requires 2–3 years of experience and a 3-day-a-week on-site schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, or related field; GPA 3.5+.
• 2–3 years of professional work experience.
• Ability to work in person 3 days a week at Parsippany HQ.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Ability to create executive-level materials and communicate insights clearly.
• High attention to detail with ownership mindset.

Responsibilities

• Own and enhance forecasting and models for the company’s strategic business units.
• Support monthly forecasts and annual operating plans.
• Perform variance analysis and ensure consistent financial reporting across business units.
• Analyze large data sets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Produce executive-ready reporting and dashboards focused on performance, trends, and drivers.
• Share actionable insights with management via ad-hoc reporting and dashboards.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Data visualization

Excel

Power BI

SQL basics

Education

Bachelor's degree (Finance or related, GPA 3.5+)

Tools

Claude or similar

SQL

Job description

At Avis Budget Group, we’re driven to be the best vehicle rental company in the world, together. Our 25,000 employees raise the bar every day, bringing different perspectives, taking ownership, and leading with integrity. We’re defining the future of mobility with safe, sustainable solutions that move people, businesses, and communities forward.

Avis Budget Group is seeking a highly motivated Senior Financial Analyst to join the Americas Financial Planning & Analysis team. This role will play a critical part in delivering financial insights, supporting strategic decision-making, and producing high-quality analysis and reporting for the company’s strategic business units.

The ideal candidate combines strong financial acumen, analytical rigor, and the ability to leverage analytical tools and technology to produce data into clear, actionable insights to drive performance. This role will partner closely with FP&A and Operations to support a more data-driven approach to planning and performance management.

What You'll Do:

• Own and enhance forecasting and models specific to the company’s strategic business units, ensuring accuracy and valuable insights.
• Support financial planning processes, including monthly forecasts and annual operating plans.
• Perform variance analysis and ensure consistent financial reporting across business units.
• Analyze large data sets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Produce executive-ready reporting and presentations focused on business unit performance, trends, and key drivers.
• Share actionable insights with the management team through both ad-hoc reporting and building dashboards using business intelligence tools
• Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance
• Eligible to elect other voluntary benefits including: Group Auto Insurance, Group Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Identity Theft Protection, FSA, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and additional life insurance coverages
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matched contributions
• Full training to learn the business and enhance professional skills
• Employee discounts, including discounted prices on the purchase of Avis/Budget cars
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for services including counseling, financial and legal consultation, referrals for care service and more

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, or a related field with a minimum GPA of 3.5
• Minimum of 2-3 years of professional work experience
• Ability to work in person 3 days a week in our World Headquarters in Parsippany, NJ.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
• Proven ability to create executive-level materials and communicate insights clearly.
• High attention to detail with strong ownership mindset
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Experience with data visualization and analytics tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Claude or similar)
• Basic knowledge of SQL, or other data querying tools
• Data-driven problem solver with strong business judgment
• Ability to shorten time spent on tasks with your technical background

The annual starting salary for this position is between $70,000 - $90,000 annually. Factors that may affect starting pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Who We Are:

Here at Avis Budget Group, you will be joining a team of 25,000 driven people, performing with purpose. Together, we’re moving the future of transportation forward with our innovative, customer-focused solutions.

Our culture is performance driven, where we encourage and support each other to be at our best through leadership, training, tools, and rewards.

We're proud to make a positive difference to the lives of our colleagues, customers, and communities where we operate.

Avis Budget Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other category protected by applicable law.

This advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. This position may be with any affiliate of Avis Budget Group.