FP&A Analyst

DriveTime Needs a FP&A Analyst

Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, DriveTime is the largest privately owned used car sales and finance company in the country (yes, we are THAT good)! With more than 130 dealerships, 3 operations centers and 15 reconditioning centers across the nation, our 4,000+ employees are focused on getting the right customer in the right car, at the right terms.  With over 25 years of industry experience, and our dedication to streamlining the purchase process, we're redefining what it means to buy and finance a used car.

As focused as we are on our customer, we take that same focus on finding the right talent for the right opportunities within our organization.  All across the nation, from our Home Office and operations centers to our retail locations and reconditioning centers, we are looking for talented individuals like yourself to join our ever-growing team!

That’s Nice, But What’s the Job?

In short, as an FP&A Analyst you will be responsible for supporting the process to forecast the fair value of loan receivables, including the projection of future cash flows and aligning with Accounting on actual cash flows. You will also own our 3-statement financial model and create liquidity and taxable income projections. The ideal candidate has both a strong knowledge of GAAP and a desire to apply that knowledge to the FP&A side of the business.

In long, our FP&A Analyst are responsible for:

• Maintain complex financial reports and models

• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports that provide management accurate information to support decision making, including revenue recognition curves

• Align FP&A models to Accounting actuals

• Assist with annual budgeting process

• Manage various GAAP and non-GAAP financial metrics

• Provide ad hoc analyses and special projects as required

So What Kind of Folks Are We Looking for?

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• The ability to talk and write with confidence, charisma, and competence for a wide variety of audiences including management

• Willingness to learn new systems, including Anaplan

• A mind for the details

• Agile in a fast-paced environment

• Strategic thinker with an open mind and a proactive approach to thinking

The Specifics.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP

• 3+ years of experience is preferred

• Advanced Excel skills required

• Database query experience a plus (SQL, Snowflake, etc)

• Data driven and passionate about analytics

• Well versed in financial concepts such as earnings, return, and KPIs

Anything Else?  Absolutely.

DriveTime was awarded Top Companies to Work for in AZ by AZCentral.com for our great culture and one of the Best Places to Work in IT as awarded by PBJ.  Essentially we offer a creative, transparent and fun environment since, well, we work here too.  DriveTime was also voted the Fastest-Growing Private Companies by Inc 5000, and we aren’t slowing down anytime soon!

So What About the Perks?  Perks matter.

• Medical, Dental and Vision. DriveTime pays a nice chunk of your premiums to keep the cost as low as possible for our employees.

• 16 days of PTO and 6 paid Holidays. Because who doesn’t love time off?

• Benefits like 401(k), company paid life insurance, short and long-term disability.

• Casual Dress. Come dressed in jeans (you’ll fit right in with the rest of us).

• Game Room. Gimme a break - no, not a Kit Kat ad but we do have a ping-pong table, pool table and Virtual Reality if you ever need a break in your day.

• Wellness Program and In-House Gym. We want our employees to be the best versions of themselves. That’s why we offer a Wellness Program that includes an in-house gym, B12 shots, teeth cleanings, biometric screenings and much more!

• Growth opportunities. DriveTime takes a lot of pride in promoting from within.  We have spent the last 14 years growing our team members and taking them on the path to owning their careers!

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And when it comes to hiring, we don't just look for the right person for the job, we seek out the right person for DriveTime. Buckle up for plenty of opportunities to grow in a professional, fun, and high-energy environment!