Petco is hiring: Sr Director, Financial Planning and Analytics - Marketing, Memb

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Senior Director, Financial Planning and Analysis

Job Summary: The Senior Director of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) is a key role within our finance team, responsible for driving the financial strategy, planning, and analysis functions across the organization. This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of financial metrics and a proven track record of leadership in financial planning and analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Financial Planning:

• Lead the Company's financial planning processes, including annual budgeting and long-range planning.
• Lead the recurring forecasting process, driving insights into forward-looking performance, including alternate scenarios and contingency plans.
• Partner with senior leadership to ensure budgets are aligned with operational plans and financial targets.

Financial Analysis and Reporting:

• Prepare and present recurring financial reports and analysis for senior leadership highlighting performance and trends and provide actionable insights to support leadership in achieving financial goals.
• Create and present monthly results, KPIs and forecast updates to senior leadership in monthly business review meetings.
• Innovate business analytics to identify and execute new ways to create business insights; identify new ways to align data with business knowledge and deliver incremental value.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency improvements.
• Partner with VP Investor Relations on preparation for earnings calls.
• Partner with senior leadership to create Board materials.

Decision Support:

• Provide financial modeling to drive an understanding of the short and long-term financial implications (P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow) for significant business decisions and/or investments.
• Support M&A activities as needed.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Manage and develop a high-performing FP&A team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor team members, provide coaching and professional development opportunities.
• Ensure the team delivers accurate and timely financial information and analysis.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Establish strong cross-functional relationships to ensure alignment of financial plans with operational goals.
• Serve as a strategic partner to business unit leaders, providing financial insights and recommendations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA preferred
• Proven experience (typically 12+ years) in financial planning and analysis roles, with at least 7 years in a senior leadership capacity
• 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 and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) 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

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.

$190,800.00 - $286,100.00 / year

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