Manager, Finance - Marketing

PetSmart • Phoenix, AZ

14d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, FP&A – Marketing serves as the primary strategic finance partner to PetSmart’s Marketing organization, providing financial leadership across operational expenses, project investments, and long-range planning. This role is responsible for driving financial insights, challenging assumptions, and ensuring resources are allocated to the initiatives that create the most value for the company.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field required; Master’s or CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive finance, FP&A, or analytical experience; experience supporting Technology or corporate functions a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex topics clearly and influence non-financial partners.
• Strong financial modeling, analytical thinking, and data storytelling skills.
• High proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and other analytical tools; experience building dashboards or databases is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and consistently meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative, customer-focused approach.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or CPA preferred.
• experience supporting Technology or corporate functions a plus.
• experience building dashboards or databases is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the key finance advisor to Marketing leadership, translating financial data into insights that influence strategy, prioritization, and operational decisions.
• Provide clear and timely visibility into spending trends, investment performance, and risks/opportunities.
• Lead the annual planning cycle for the Marketing budget, coordinating across multiple business partners and ensuring alignment to enterprise financial targets.
• Own monthly and quarterly forecasting processes; deliver accurate variance analysis with actionable recommendations.
• Build and evolve reporting dashboards that improve transparency, reduce manual work, and support faster decision-making.
• Develop robust business cases and financial models to evaluate Technology initiatives, capital investments, and strategic programs.
• Consolidate and synthesize data from multiple systems into clear stories that support prioritization and resource allocation.
• Use trend analysis to proactively identify performance drivers and emerging issues.
• Streamline and standardize financial processes, improving forecasting accuracy, reporting automation, and communication across stakeholders.
• Support the creation of executive presentations for senior leadership.
• Coach, mentor, and develop direct reports, fostering a culture of curiosity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Provide direction on analytical best practices, stakeholder engagement, and career growth.

Benefits

• Pet-friendly environment, bring your pets to work and enjoy the on-site dog park!
• On-Site Events & Adoptions, enjoy community-building opportunities, including pet adoption days, seasonal celebrations, family events, art events, & holiday festivals
• “Top Dog” gym with equipment, fitness classes, massage therapists, personal trainers, and wellness spaces
• “Sit & Stay” Café serving fresh breakfast and lunch options, snacks, & more
• “Lil Paws” NAEYC-accredited onsite childcare facility providing high-quality early education
• Paid Volunteer Opportunities to spend time doing good for causes close to heart
• Print Center and Business Services, Dry Cleaning, Mother's Rooms, Sustainable Infrastructure & more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager