Regional Performance Analyst

At Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) our success is fueled by our high performing teams delivering Auto Done Easy for our customers. We create simple, transparent, and convenient customer experiences throughout the vehicle-ownership lifecycle by leveraging our hundreds of store locations and our key adjacencies - Driveway, DFC, and Green Cars. We've built a retail model that champions entrepreneurial leadership, Growth Powered by People, and a strategy that creates possibilities and pushes us to reach our potential.

We're looking for a Performance Analyst to support regional operational leadership through data analysis, financial insights, and performance reporting. In this role, you'll partner directly with OVPs, General Managers, and other senior leaders, helping drive informed business decisions across the region. We're seeking someone who thrives with autonomy, can confidently communicate with leadership, and excels at turning large volumes of data into actionable recommendations.

This is a fast-paced, operationally focused role that requires flexibility beyond a traditional 9-to-5 schedule to support business needs, reporting cycles, and ad hoc leadership requests.

Location:

Supports locations across New York, New Jersey and Philadelphia. Regular travel required, up to 45% of the time.

Target Hiring Range: $65,000–$85,000

• Analyze dealer financial statements and operational performance data to support business evaluations and investment opportunities.
• Conduct research, trend analysis, and financial modeling to identify risks, opportunities, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Prepare proformas, forecasts, and ROI analyses for acquisitions and operational investments.
• Partner closely with regional operational leaders, providing reporting, insights, and recommendations that drive business results.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and presentations that communicate performance trends to senior leadership.
• Perform market assessments and competitive analysis using internal and external data sources.
• Support acquisition integration efforts by transitioning performance expectations and reporting structures into ongoing operational management.
• Assist with month‑end reporting, financial audits, ad hoc analyses, and special projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, automate workflows, and enhance data quality.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Analytics, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in data, financial, or operational analysis, preferably supporting large-scale or multi-location businesses.
• Strong analytical skills with experience working with high-volume data, identifying trends, and presenting actionable insights.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with dashboarding, reporting, or business intelligence tools is preferred.
• Automotive, retail, dealership, or similar operational industry experience is preferred.
• Experience with SQL, Hyperion/Essbase, Power BI, or other analytics platforms.

At Lithia & Driveway, we believe in pay transparency. The full compensation range for this position is $60,, reflecting the earning potential and growth opportunities available within the role. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, job‑related knowledge, and geographic location. Final pay decisions are made through the interview process and in accordance with applicable pay equity and transparency laws.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Paid Holidays
• PTO: 80 hours front‑loaded on day 1
• S…