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Job Profile Name:  Director, Financial Planning and Analysis, Merchandise

Position Purpose

The Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, Merchandise is a key role within the Finance team, responsible for driving the financial strategy, planning, analysis, and reporting across multiple channels at Petco, including retail stores and eCommerce. Works in partnership with senior merchandising leadership (SVP's/VP’s) to provide strategic and analytical leadership supporting sales, margin, expenses, and other KPI’s to drive results, identify risks, and deliver our committed financial goals. Helps to create and manage the annual budget and monthly forecasting processes in partnership with the merchandise and planning teams. Provides ad hoc financial analysis to support Sr. Leadership and works cross functionally with Merchants, Planners, Inventory and Consumer analytical teams to analyze performance issues, develop actionable insights, and provide recommendations. Leads and develops a team that will support our business partners and drive continuous improvement. 

Essential Job Functions

The incumbent must be able to perform all of the following duties and responsibilities with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Partner with merchandising leadership and finance on strategic and analytical initiatives

Manage and develop a high-performing FP&A team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement

Complete complex analyses in all aspects of Petco’s business to help senior leadership understand and answer critical business issues and questions. This includes facilitating cross-functional projects to gather information, perform analysis, and present results with informed recommendations.

Help establish monthly, quarterly, and annual tops down financial targets for sales, margin, and other ROI metrics for multiple categories and channels (retail stores & eCommerce) 

Direct and oversee the monthly forecasting and annual budget process

Form positive and close working relationship with Senior Executives in all functional areas

Manage and drive continuous improvement around performance reporting for business teams and senior leadership   

Work with finance team and company leadership to provide direction relating to key performance indicators and business metrics used to manage the company

Monitor and gather information on the pet industry and competitive activity.  Provide oversight to analysis and information on the Pet Industry, competitive activity, and the impact to Petco’s performance.

Support cross-functional teams with projects and needs as they arise 

Analyze and report on Petco and retail trends for all parts of the business, including sales, cost of sales, merchandise shrink, G&A, etc.

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA preferred

Proven experience (typically 10+ years) in financial planning and analysis roles, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership capacity.  Retail experience preferred

Strong understanding of financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting techniques

Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial data and present findings and recommendations to senior leadership

Experience in strategic planning, scenario analysis, and business case development

Excellent leadership and people management skills, with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams

Advanced proficiency in financial software & systems and MS Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization

Nature of Supervision

Overall direction is provided on major project work.  Minimal supervision is given to determine priorities and set annual business goals. 

Supervisory Responsibility

Directly supervise managers and senior level analysts and indirectly manage lower level analysts to include interviewing, hiring, training, assignment delegation and follow through, performance review and disciplinary action including termination when necessary.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.

The pay ranges outlined below are presented in accordance with state-specific regulations. These ranges may differ in other areas and could be subject to variation based on regulatory minimum wage requirements. Actual pay rates will depend on factors such as position, location, level of experience, and applicable state or local minimum wage laws. If the regulatory minimum wage exceeds the minimum indicated in the pay range below, the regulatory minimum wage will be the minimum rate applied.

$163,100.00 - $244,600.00

/ year

For a more detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO -see https://careers.petco.com/us/en/key-benefits

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