Sr Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis, Merchandise

$87,100 - $130,700/Yr

PetCo - San Diego, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

San Diego, CA

10,001+ employees

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers

About the position

The Senior Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis at Petco plays a crucial role in supporting the financial strategy, planning, analysis, and reporting across various channels, including retail and eCommerce. This position collaborates with finance leadership and the merchandising team to provide strategic insights and analytical support related to sales, margins, and expenses, aiming to drive results and meet financial goals. The role involves managing the annual budget and monthly forecasting processes, conducting complex analyses, and working cross-functionally to develop actionable insights and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Support merchandising and finance leadership on strategic and analytical initiatives.
• Be a part of a high-performing FP&A team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Complete complex analyses to help senior leadership address critical business issues.
• Establish monthly, quarterly, and annual financial targets for sales and ROI metrics across multiple categories and channels.
• Support the monthly forecasting and annual budget process.
• Build positive relationships with Senior Executives across all functional areas.
• Drive continuous improvement in performance reporting for business teams and senior leadership.
• Support cross-functional teams with various projects and needs as they arise.
• Analyze and report on retail trends, including sales and cost of sales.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis roles.
• Understanding of financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting techniques.
• Ability to analyze complex financial data and present findings to senior leadership.
• Experience in strategic planning, scenario analysis, and business case development.
• Proven track record of success on high-performing teams.
• Advanced proficiency in financial software and MS Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Health and financial benefits
• Incentives and PTO