Data Analyst, Finance

at  Carvana

ABOUT CARVANA

If you like disrupting the norm and are looking to join a company revolutionizing an industry then you will LOVE what Carvana has done for the car buying experience. Buying a car the old fashioned way sucks and we are working hard to make it NOT suck. I mean, have you seen our vending machine?!
We are looking for people who are excited to thrive in an environment of impactful change. Team spirit is evident at Carvana and every day we let our passions and creativity foster innovation. We take big swings, set ambitious goals, and challenge each other to make data- and process-driven decisions in everything we do. We’ve been changing the game since 2013, and we’re not taking our foot off the gas now.
For more information on Carvana and our mission, you can learn more about what it’s like to work here from the people that already do.

ABOUT THE TEAM AND POSITION

Carvana is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced individual to join our team as a Financial Analyst. The Financial Analyst will play a key role in developing and maintaining key aspects of Carvana’s first-of-its-kind automobile lending platform. Most importantly, you will see your insights have an immediate, tangible impact every day in a well-funded and rapidly growing company.

WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE/KNOW

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or relevant technical field.
• Goal-oriented, enthusiastic, self-motivated with the ability to interact and communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Extensive background in SQL and relational databases like Postgres, MySQL, SQL Server.
• Strong fluency in Excel formulas and functions.
• Experience building dashboards via data visualization tools (i.e. Tableau).
• Advanced analytical skills with experience collecting, organizing, analyzing, and disseminating abundant information with accuracy.
• Experience with at least one programming language (i.e., Python).

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

• Ensure data integrity for Carvana’s multi-billion dollar auto finance business.
• Develop and implement data gathering and analysis techniques, leveraging data collection systems and strategies to optimize statistical efficiency and quality.
• Continuously improve data solutions to increase data quality and speed of data deliverability.
• Create reports, specifications, instructions, and flowcharts to effectively communicate analyses, trends, and recommendations to operational teams and business leaders.
• Evaluate and identify meaningful patterns and trends and provide ongoing reports and recommendations to the business.
• Prepare and maintain financial reporting packages.
• Identify problems, solutions, and opportunities for improvements.
• Other duties as assigned.