Senior Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis

About Carvana

At Carvana, we’re changing the way people buy and sell cars. With an ambitious vision and a fundamentally different approach designed to be fun, fast, and fair, Carvana became the fastest-growing automotive retailer in history. We expanded nationally, went public on the New York Stock Exchange, sold our 1 millionth car, and reached the Fortune 500, all in just eight years. 

Today, with 4 million retail customers and counting, Carvana is both the fastest-growing and the most profitable public automotive retailer, and we’re just getting started. We continue to raise the bar for our customers as we tackle the enormous opportunity still ahead in the largest consumer vertical.  

Working here means being part of a team that embraces change, celebrates creative problem solving, and always strives to be better. At Carvana, you’ll have the opportunity to take on meaningful challenges, learn quickly, and help shape the future of automotive retail. If you’re driven to grow and make an impact as part of a collaborative team, you’ll fit right in. Learn more about what it’s like to work here from the people that already do. 

About the team and position 

We’re looking for a motivated and high-energy Senior Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst who will help provide financial support as well as accurate and timely management information to Carvana’s leadership team. Reporting to X, you will also be responsible for assisting the development and maintenance of the Financial Planning and Analysis process to collect, analyze, verify, and report financial information.

This is a fully on-site position, Monday through Friday, at our corporate HQ in Tempe, Arizona.

What you’ll be doing 

• Develop and maintain forecast models as needed to support company planning.
• Confirm financial status by monitoring revenue and expenses; coordinate the collection, consolidation, and evaluation of financial data; present results to internal management.
• Drive operational initiatives to reduce and maintain costs based on financial reporting.
• Coordinate monthly forecasting activities; lead recurring discovery meetings with department leaders.
• Support the monthly business performance review process, in coordination with key business leaders.
• Create department-level reporting and support consolidated reports efforts.
• Construct internal management reporting and produce variance analysis support.
• Build headcount and personnel cost tracking and related models and forecasts.
• Establish trust with key business partners and other operational and financial stakeholders; establish yourself as a go-to financial partner for others in the company.
• Communicate, collaborate, and establish connections across various departments within the company.
• Independently manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities.
• Collaborate with others within the company, at all levels, to gain insight and vision; then work independently to provide reporting, tools and solutions.
• Maintain close partnerships with Accounting, Financial Reporting team, and department leaders.
• Generate other ad hoc reporting and analysis.

What you should have/know

• 3+ years of experience in a corporate finance or consulting environment.
• BA/BS degree in finance, accounting or a related field.
• Strong financial modeling skills are a must, together with demonstrated capabilities in building financial forecasts.
• Strong communication (written and oral), presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced Excel modeling and PowerPoint skills.
• Strong system skills with preference towards Oracle, Workday and Tableau.
• Proficiency with SQL.
• Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Self-starter with strong analytical abilities and highly motivated to learn quickly.
• Ability to collaborate among multiple business units.
• Analytical mindset with ability to present data in a structured and informative way.
• Professional and accountable work ethic.
• Ability to effectively manage time, prioritize tasks and work within deadlines with little supervision.

Don't Meet 100% of the Qualifications?

At Carvana, we value diverse backgrounds and experiences. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't fit every single bullet point. Give it a shot—we'd love to hear from you!

What we’ll offer in return

• Full-Time salary position with a competitive salary [and Carvana stock compensation].
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• 401K with company match.
• A multitude of perks including student loan payments, discounts on vehicles, benefits for your pets, and much more.
• A great wellness program to keep you healthy and happy both physically and mentally.
• Access to opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge with others across the organization.
• A company culture focused on high performance and bar-raising, with vast opportunity to learn and grow.

Other requirements

To be able to do your job at Carvana, there are some basic requirements we want to share with you.

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Of course, we’ll make any reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs. 

 

Legal stuff

Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

 

Carvana is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.  Carvana also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

 

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.