Sr. Manager, Services Financial Planning

PetSmart • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Services Financial Planning is responsible for the development of accurate annual and seasonal financial plans (sales, margin and markdowns) that support Services’ strategy and financial objectives. This role will leverage analytical skill sets to provide data-driven recommendations and influence decision-making across the Services division. This position and their team will lead annual planning, monthly sales/margin forecasts and sales/promotional performance analysis to grow Services, a key differentiator for PetSmart.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, preferably with a business focus, or an equivalent blend of relevant experience and education
• 8+ years related experience and/or training in finance, accounting or business analytics; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Prior experience in a retail planner/analyst role or similar field
• Advanced analytical background required; Deep understanding of retail financial metrics/calculation
• Strong initiative and collaboration; Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment
• Proven organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills (i.e. critical and evaluative thinking) required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal required. Ability to communicate effectively across many levels within the organization
• Ability to influence decisions by creating an excellent case for action, using analytical findings
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Expert in Excel tools, Pivot Tables, data manipulation and PowerPoint skills

Responsibilities

• Develop yearly/monthly/weekly financial plans (sales, margin, class splits) in accordance with company goals, historical performance and trend analysis
• Conduct weekly analysis and monthly business forecasts
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to analyze and determine impact of financial forecasts on labor, staffing, operations, etc
• Analyze sales results and anticipate trends, future opportunities and potential risks, assessing the business impact of those results and summarizing the relevant data.
• Documents key performance indicators (KPI) that accurately assess the health of the business.
• Supports the communication and delivery of those KPI’s with relevant stakeholders on a daily/weekly/monthly basis.
• Make recommendations based on history, trend & competitive landscape to drive growth and efficiencies
• Create, Update, and Analyze plans and performance for key initiatives and communicate issues and opportunities
• Support Sales/Planning team with business analysis and ad-hoc reporting
• Partnering closely with FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) and SSO (Store Strategy & Operations) Leadership in determining the desired business trajectory and developing the supporting financial/unit plans
• Conduct detailed post-season or post-event analysis, leveraging customer data when appropriate, and present insights and recommendations to leadership team
• Partner with Salon, PetsHotel and Training Strategy teams to influence sales initiatives and promotional plans
• Develop and present financial recommendations to Senior Management, including Directors, VP and SVP. Provides data-informed thought leadership to influence course of business strategies.
• Analyze and interpret complex data sets into understandable stories with key takeaways
• Recommend and implement strategies to maximize sales and margin opportunities while minimizing risk
• Support the leadership team in the seasonal, annual, and long-range strategic and financial planning
• Actively create and lead special projects that engage growth opportunities and meet profitability targets

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees