Director, Merchandise Financial Planning & Analysis

Petco

11d

About The Position

Responsible for directing the company's corporate-wide financial planning processes; managing the company's Hyperion planning and reporting tools; providing oversight and support of the company's forecasting and budgeting processes and providing ad hoc financial analysis to support the business. Work with the CFO and other executives to develop and manage key processes and timelines with respect to preparing the company's annual operating and Capital Expense plan as well as monthly forecasts. Develop primary tools, spreadsheets, presentations, etc. to be used by companywide officers to develop their plans. Work with Finance team to develop long-term financial projections to provide to executive management, board of directors, banks, credit rating agencies and other stakeholders. The Director of Financial Planning will develop and manage an analytical team to provide detailed plans and analysis to support all levels and departments of the company in making decisions to meet PETCO’s financial goals.

Requirements

A 4-year degree in Business, preferably in Finance or Accounting. An MBA is preferred.
A minimum of 10 years related experience in financial planning is required including a minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience is required.
An equivalent combination of related professional experience can substitute for a degree.
An advanced level of interpersonal communications skills are necessary due to the nature and level of interaction with senior management and other department personnel as well.
This role necessitates the ability to accurately compile and interpret complex and varied information.
Must also be able to organize and prioritize duties in order to meet external and internal deadlines.
Advanced mathematical and statistical skills
Advanced analytical financial modeling and conceptual skills
Advanced working knowledge of MS Excel, Access, Hyperion Essbase and other financial reporting systems
Advanced data management organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliverables
Advanced ability to interact with all levels of the associates, management and Sr. Management
Advanced project management skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with retail store operations is preferred.
Previous experience working with Hyperion Essbase is also preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide project prioritization, based on the value to the company and provide project direction, ongoing review and follow-up to Analysts.
Department management will include developing and controlling a department budget.
Manage the financial planning staff and processes in performance of analyses and creation of reports.
Review the analyses and reports for accuracy.
Direct and oversee the monthly process of preparing budget updates and forecasts.
Manage the company's Hyperion Essbase financial planning and reporting tools.
Provide oversight to Manager of Financial Planning for maintenance and continuous improvement of company's financial reporting and planning systems.
Provide executive leadership and support for major systems upgrades of company's financial planning and reporting systems.
Coordinates monthly and quarterly performance reports to the Board of Directors and Senior Management.
Key interface with the Sponsor groups.
Work with finance team and company leadership to provide direction relating to maintenance and ongoing rationalization of key performance indicators and business metrics used to manage the company.
Maintain and continuously improve the company's performance management reporting to executive team.
Provide oversight and support of the company's financial process surrounding business development and mergers and acquisitions.
Complete complex analyses in all aspects of PETCO’s business to help Officers and Sr. Officers understand and answer critical business issues and questions.
Support Merchandising, Operations, Advertising, Distribution and Human Resources with projects and needs as they arise.
Form positive/close working relationship with Senior Executives of these functional areas.
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.
Analyze and report on PETCO and retail trends for all parts of the business, including sales, cost of sales, merchandise shrink, distribution, advertising, store expenses, G&A, depreciation and interest expense.
Determine the tools to be used for system improvements and the overall approach to be taken.
Manage the Financial Planning staff in developing system improvements.
Ensure that the staff accomplishes the objectives.
Create alternative methods and tools for analysis and ongoing operations.
Assist the Vice President Financial Planning with special, high level financial analyses of highly complex problems.
Act as liaison with executive personnel inside and outside the company while gathering information, discussing project analysis, and presenting results or recommendations.
Present research results to executive management within PETCO, and make recommendations based on these results.
Create alternative methods and tools for analysis and ongoing operations.
Coordinate with Information Systems department in an effort to automate functions and increase analytical capabilities within the group.
Have a thorough understanding of all database and analysis software tools at PETCO, including Hyperion Essbase, DSS/Microstategies, Epiphany (PALS database) and Access.
Facilitate the preparation and review of any ad-hoc reports as needed to identify and solve critical, time sensitive business issues.