Analyst II, Finance Strategy & Analytics

Carmax

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Richmond, VA Posted 25 days ago
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TL;DR

As a Business Analyst in the Expansion Planning & Analysis team at CarMax, you will work on identifying and evaluating opportunities for retail expansion and infrastructure development to support vehicle sales and reconditioning operations. Your day-to-day responsibilities include conducting data-driven financial analysis to propose optimal store growth strategies over a 3-10 year horizon, enhancing analytical tools like models and dashboards, and communicating insights to operational partners and leadership. You will need strong skills in data analysis using tools such as SQL or Tableau, along with the ability to translate complex findings into actionable business recommendations. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to address strategic questions about market opportunities, store types, ROI, and facility needs, all while supporting CarMax’s long-term growth goals in a dynamic retail environment.

Skills

SQL Tableau Python Excel PowerBI AWS Google Cloud Platform Kubernetes Docker CI/CD Git Jira Terraform PostgreSQL MongoDB Scrum Agile DevOps

What you'll do

  • Conduct data and financial analysis to propose future store growth opportunities.
  • Develop strategies for retail expansion over a 3-10 year time horizon.
  • Evaluate the expected return on investment for new facilities.
  • Identify regions needing additional reconditioning and auction facilities.
  • Prioritize facility investments based on demand and business needs.

What we're looking for

  • Strong academic background with a four-year undergraduate degree
  • 0-2 years experience in finance, analytics, or strategic roles
  • Proficiency in data and financial analysis tools like SQL or Tableau
  • Ability to communicate complex analyses to diverse audiences effectively
  • Experience conducting site visits for prospective and existing locations
  • Collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams on strategy
  • Passion for driving both long-term growth and tactical investment decisions

Market check

Salary context

This listing doesn't show a salary. Similar roles on FindRole typically pay $110,000–$160,000.

Peer median band

$110,000–$160,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$117,500–$165,000

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 237 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Carmax

CarMax is the largest used car retailer in the United States, offering a customer-friendly, no-haggle buying experience with a broad selection of quality used vehicles, financing, and vehicle protection plans. Industry: Automotive Retail

Carmax currently has 37 open roles on FindRole.

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