About the Team

Our Finance team ensure we are accountable and on track to company strategies. Their responsibilities include annual planning, monthly forecasting, monthly close activities, 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

Hybrid Position:

This position may be considered Hybrid based on PetSmart's FlexSmart policy and business needs. A Hybrid work arrangement is considered to be a blend of onsite and remote work activity. Associates with a Hybrid work arrangement have a work space at Phoenix Home Office and can be required to come onsite between 1-5 days a week as determined by leadership and based on business needs.



About the Job

The Financial Analyst position is responsible for conducting analysis of financial data and supports analytical demands from 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. The ideal candidate should possess the ability to work independently, or on a cross-functional team, while managing complex projects and providing critical insights.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze financial data and create financial models for strategic decision-making, to drive business performance and support the annual planning and monthly forecasting processes.
• 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, forecast, and/or prior years
• Prepare and present financial reports to leadership including cross functional partners.
• Support leaders on key projects, analysis, and ad hoc requests.
• Complete ad-hoc analyses that may require working independently or cross-functionally.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, analyze, and solve complex financial problems and drive operational efficiency.
• Become a "business partner" for the business unit and build connectivity between Finance and business unit (i.e. Store Operations, Marketing, Merchandising, etc.).
• Facilitate monthly 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

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in Finance, Accounting and/or related fields
• 2 + years of finance or a related analytical field experience

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED

• Advanced computer skills, i.e. MS Excel, Power BI, Word and PowerPoint Applications
• Ability to work with and distill large amounts of data in a variety of different formats
• High level of analytical ability used in solving complex problems
• Understanding of accounting concepts and Profit and Loss statements
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain financial analyses to stakeholders
• Highly motivated, inquisitive, self-starter with the ability to multi-task and effectively manage priorities to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of database warehouse tools (i.e. MicroStrategy) highly desired

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:

• Pet friendly environment, bring your pets to work!
• On-site Dog Park
• "Top Dog" gym with equipment, fitness classes, massage therapists and personal trainers
• "Sit & Stay" Café serving fresh breakfast and lunch options
• On-site coffee bar
• "Lil' Paws" learning center and onsite daycare facility (associate paid)
• Volunteer events with PetSmart Charities
• Learn more about #LifeAtPetSmart here: https://www.lifeatpetsmart.com/life-at-petsmart/
• Check out Associate stories and share in some celebrations at PetSmart: https://www.blog.lifeatpetsmart.com/
• Explore PetSmart Benefits here: https://benefits.petsmart.com/
• If you don't already live in the Phoenix area here's a guide to the area: Welcome to Phoenix Guide

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.

Responsibilities

The Financial Analyst position is responsible for conducting analysis of financial data and supports analytical demands from 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. The ideal candidate should possess the ability to work independently, or on a cross-functional team, while managing complex projects and providing critical insights.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze financial data and create financial models for strategic decision-making, to drive business performance and support the annual planning and monthly forecasting processes.
• 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, forecast, and/or prior years
• Prepare and present financial reports to leadership including cross functional partners.
• Support leaders on key projects, analysis, and ad hoc requests.
• Complete ad-hoc analyses that may require working independently or cross-functionally.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, analyze, and solve complex financial problems and drive operational efficiency.
• Become a "business partner" for the business unit and build connectivity between Finance and business unit (i.e. Store Operations, Marketing, Merchandising, etc.).
• Facilitate monthly 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

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in Finance, Accounting and/or related fields
• 2 + years of finance or a related analytical field experience

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED

• Advanced computer skills, i.e. MS Excel, Power BI, Word and PowerPoint Applications
• Ability to work with and distill large amounts of data in a variety of different formats
• High level of analytical ability used in solving complex problems
• Understanding of accounting concepts and Profit and Loss statements
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain financial analyses to stakeholders
• Highly motivated, inquisitive, self-starter with the ability to multi-task and effectively manage priorities to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of database warehouse tools (i.e. MicroStrategy) highly desired

Qualifications

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:

• Pet friendly environment, bring your pets to work!
• On-site Dog Park
• "Top Dog" gym with equipment, fitness classes, massage therapists and personal trainers
• "Sit & Stay" Café serving fresh breakfast and lunch options
• On-site coffee bar
• "Lil' Paws" learning center and onsite daycare facility (associate paid)
• Volunteer events with PetSmart Charities
• Learn more about #LifeAtPetSmart here: https://www.lifeatpetsmart.com/life-at-petsmart/
• Check out Associate stories and share in some celebrations at PetSmart: https://www.blog.lifeatpetsmart.com/
• Explore PetSmart Benefits here: https://benefits.petsmart.com/
• If you don't already live in the Phoenix area here's a guide to the area: Welcome to Phoenix Guide

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.

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