Senior Financial Analyst - Merchandising

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 Work Environment

At PetSmart, teamwork and connection are core to how we thrive. This role is based at our Phoenix Home Office, with an expectation of working a minimum of four days in the office each week. In a standard work week, associates may work up to one remote “flex day” (with leader approval). Our hybrid approach is designed to foster strong collaboration while also supporting flexibility and individual success.

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

Additional Job Considerations

About the Culture

At PetSmart, Anything for Pets begins with our people. Every associate plays a vital role in creating meaningful experiences for pets and their families, and we empower our teams with the tools, resources, and opportunities to grow and succeed.

We’re more than a workplace, we’re Team PetSmart. Together, we grow, collaborate, and challenge ourselves to be the best in all we do. Our culture is built on belonging and shared purpose, where every voice and experience matters. Guided by our values, we strive to do what’s right, lead responsibly, and bring our passion for pets to life every day. 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 might be the right fit for this role or another opportunity across Team PetSmart.

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.