Job Description
Whats Under the Hood
DriveTime Family of Brands is the largest privately owned used car sales finance & servicing company in the nation. Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona and Dallas, Texas, we create opportunities and improve the lives of our customers and our employees by placing a focus on putting the right customer, in the right vehicle, on the right terms and on their path to ownership.
You can find DriveTimes tire tracks across the nation with dealerships where we embrace a transparent pricing approach, eliminating haggling and gimmicks and reconditioning centers where we breathe new life into pre-owned vehicles. Regardless of where youre located, if youve got DRIVE and youre looking to make an impact, wed love for you to make a difference with us!
Thats Nice, But Whats the Job?
In short, as the Senior Retail Analyst, you will be responsible for providing consumable and impactful data points to all levels of the business including senior management. In addition, you will apply critical thought and analysis to evaluate key business drivers and present actionable measures to improve business processes and financial performance of the company.
In long, the Senior Retail Analyst is responsible for:
Develop and maintain forecasting models
Meet with department leaders on monthly/quarterly basis to review retail metrics to ensure operations is making necessary adjustments to prepare for the future
Daily Reporting & Monitoring
Development of daily reporting and exception reports
Regular maintenance of daily reports
Providing ad hoc analysis and special projects as required.
Preparing weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports that provide management accurate information to support decision making.
Work with department leaders to understand the changes needed, and collaborate on solutions for change
Ability to model out identified solutions to forecast the impact the change would have on Retail as well as to overall profit
Identifying, tracking and forecasting main drivers and transactions of the organization.
So What Kind of Folks Are We Looking for?
Killer analytical and reporting abilities. Youll need the capability to analyze data and in return, prepare timely reports on your findings.
A mind for the details. Okay we know "detail-oriented" is on about every job description - but we really mean it!
Operate automatously. This isnt a "hold your hand" kind of role. We give you autonomy to be creative in your space and do your thing. We need an individual that is self-motivated to get the work done and get the work done well.
Works well in a time crunch. There will be multiple time sensitive requirements and youll need the ability to meet deliverable due dates.
Fantastic problem solver. Your job is not only to find the problem, but more importantly, find the solution.
Organization and time management skills in spades. Youll be handling multiple projects and deadlines that will require you to prioritize then re-prioritize then re-prioritize again.
Agile in a fast-past environment. We move, and we move quickly. Thriving in an environment that never stops, is a must.
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.
Intellectual curiosity. Why? What? How? Do you find yourself always wanting to learn more and broaden your knowledge base? If so, this could be the role for you.
The Specifics.
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or equivalent experience
3+ years data analysis experience
Advanced knowledge of Excel, SQL, and Tableau
Experience of financial or operational analysis preferred
Nice to Haves.
Strong VBA skills
Python Experience
Data Modelling experience
Experience in data mining, and analysis in production, supply chain, operations a plus
So What About the Perks? Perks matter
- Medical, dental, and vision, oh my! DriveTime Family of Brands covers a sizable amount of insurance premiums to ensure our employees receive top-tier healthcare coverage.
- But Wait, Theres More. 401(K), Company paid life insurance policy, short and long-term disability coverage to name a few.
- Growth Opportunities. You grow, I grow, we all grow! But seriously, DriveTime Family of Brands is committed to providing its employees with every opportunity to grow professionally with roughly over 1,000 employees promoted year over year.
- Tuition Reimbursement. Were as passionate about your professional development as you are. With that, well put our money where our mouth is.
- Wellness Program. Health is wealth! This program includes self-guided coaching and journeys, cash incentives and discounts on your medical premiums through engaging in fun activities!
- Gratitude is Green. We offer competitive pay across the organization, because, well money matters!
- In-House Gym. We want our employees to be the best versions of themselves. So come early, take a break in your day or finish strong with a workout!
- Give Us a Reason (or not), and Well Celebrate. Regardless of whether there is a holiday or not, we are finding ways to kick back and enjoy each others company outside of day-to-day work.
- Smart-Casual Dress. Come dressed in jeans (youll fit right in with the rest of us).
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays. Not just lip service: we work hard, to play hard.
Anything Else? Absolutely.
DriveTime Family of Brands is Great Place to Work Certified! And get this: 90% of our rockstar employees say they feel right at home here. We could spend a lot of time having you read about ALL our awards, but well save time (and practice some humility) just naming a few others; Comparably Awards: Best Company for Diversity, Best Company Culture and Best Company Leadership, oh and dont forget Phoenix Business Journal Healthiest Employers (okay, well stop there)!
Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of our background and drug screening process. DriveTime is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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!