Senior Financial Analyst - Merchandising

Job Description

About the Team

Our Finance team ensure we are accountable and on track to company strategies. Their responsibilities include forecasting, in-season management, and analysis across business units. From sales and margin to operations and expenses, our Finance team provides consistent, accurate information to cross-functional partners to support PetSmart's growth initiatives.

About the Location

Collaborative & Flexible Work Environment : We believe in fostering growth, teamwork and creativity in a dynamic workplace. This role is based at PetSmart’s Phoenix Home Office, where associates currently enjoy the benefits of in-person collaboration while having the flexibility to work remotely one day per week (a “flex workday” with leader approval), and an expected four days in the office. At PetSmart, you’ll be part of an engaging and supportive environment designed to help you and our teams thrive.

About the Job

The Senior Financial Analyst position is responsible for conducting analysis of sales, margin, and operational financial data with minimal supervision to support the Finance and Merchandising divisions of the company.  This key associate will also support analytical demands from both Finance and Merchandising senior leadership.  In this role, you will develop data-driven financial models that provide valuable insights for the business. This position will work with other areas of finance and business partners across PetSmart to support the organization’s annual planning and monthly forecasting processes.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This position in onsite in our Phoenix Home Office.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct financial analysis, forecasting, and modeling to support strategic decision-making for all metrics impacting sales and margin.
• Compile and accurately complete close related tasks including journal entries, reconciliations and variance commentary.
• Perform variance and trend analyses while highlighting risks and opportunities in relation to the plan, finance forecast, merchandise forecast, and / or prior years.
• Build financial models and tools as necessary to analyze data and present out insights and recommend strategies for increasing financial performance.
• Support the Finance leadership team on key projects, analysis, and ad hoc requests.
• Complete ad-hoc analyses that may require working independently or cross-functionally depending on request.
• Provide support to the corporate merchandise team, operational teams, merchandise planning teams and merchandising teams.
• Become a “business partner” for the business unit and build connectivity between Finance and Merchandising.
• Facilitate the business reviews with data analysis to senior business leaders and follow through on actionable items.
• Recommend process improvements to achieve enhanced financial performance.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED

About the Culture

At PetSmart, we work hard to create a culture where every associate feels like they truly belong and we celebrate the unique stories, backgrounds, and experiences our associates share.  These experiences not only bring new perspectives in shaping our Belonging culture but they’re core to PetSmart’s success.

Not sure if you meet 100% of the position requirements and whether you should apply? We’d still like to hear from you and encourage you to apply with us! You just may be the ideal candidate for this role, and if not this one, perhaps another position.

Our home office offers outstanding amenities in a fun and rewarding workplace including :

PetSmart provides an equal opportunity for all associates and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.