Strategic Finance & Analytics Analyst

AutoZone; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Unrivaled company culture

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Stock Purchase Plan

Life and disability insurance options

Job summary

AutoZone, a leading retailer and distributor of automotive parts, seeks an analytical finance professional in Memphis to partner with leaders, support budgeting, forecasts, and long‑range planning. You will analyze sales and operations data, prepare dashboards, and deliver insights to drive business decisions across functions.

With 3–5 years of analytical experience, you’ll communicate complex findings clearly, influence leadership, and help optimize performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Industrial Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in a highly analytical role.
• Strong quantitative and analytical problem‑solving skills.
• Experience analyzing sales, expenses, profitability, and operational performance metrics.
• Advanced knowledge of SQL and the ability to leverage data to address business challenges.
• Experience applying statistical and analytical techniques to support decision‑making.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly to a variety of audiences.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset with a commitment to delivering excellent internal customer service.

Responsibilities

• Support annual budgeting and long-range strategic planning processes.
• Develop and maintain financial and operational forecasts.
• Analyze sales, payroll, expense, and profit performance to identify trends and opportunities.
• Compare actual business results against plans and forecast expectations, highlighting key drivers behind variances.
• Prepare clear, concise financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership audiences.
• Partner with business stakeholders to provide actionable recommendations that support organizational objectives.
• Identify opportunities to streamline planning, reporting, and analytical processes.
• Support the Lead Analyst with ongoing strategic and operational projects.
• Utilize data and analytical tools to improve workflow efficiency and support business decision‑making.

Skills

SQL

Data analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

Budgeting

Forecasting

Communication

Organization

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Job description

AutoZone, a leading retailer and distributor of automotive parts, seeks an analytical finance professional in Memphis to partner with leaders, support budgeting, forecasts, and long‑range planning. You will analyze sales and operations data, prepare dashboards, and deliver insights to drive business decisions across functions.

With 3–5 years of analytical experience, you’ll communicate complex findings clearly, influence leadership, and help optimize performance.