Director, FP&A - Merchandising

«out the Team Our Finance team ensure we are accountable and on track to company strategies. Their responsibilities include forecasting, in-season management, 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 Director, FP&A - Merchandising is responsible for providing financial support across our Merchandise business. This position is expected to be a strategic business partner with our teams by driving thought leadership in merchandise financial metrics, identifying efficiencies, and providing clear sales and margin tracking and reconciliations. Additionally, this position oversees the financial budgeting and forecasting for merchandise sales and margin. Therefore, candidates will need strong communication and leadership skills with a capability to gain a keen understanding of the merchandise business This position is responsible for leading 1 associate. Management responsibilities include setting associate objectives, monitoring performance relative to goals, providing coaching feedback and administering performance and compensation reviews. This is a newly created role at PetSmart. Responsibilities: Merchandise Controls: This position will provide visibility and insights into key control metrics, including turns, markdown rates, costing, markups, lifecycle management, and overall margin rates. Efficiencies: Partner with our teams to continue to drive efficiencies both within the home office and in the business. This can be accomplished through identifying ways to invest in processes or systems, as well as areas that spend could be reduced/reallocated in more productive ways. Ad hoc analysis will be key to success in finding efficiencies Projects: Will assist with specific merchandise projects by building a business case, thoroughly vetting the necessary components for success, and supporting the project through completion Financial Reporting: Provide a key voice in merchandise performance reporting to the SLT, C-Suite, and Board of Directors Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in Business or Finance MBA preferred 10 + years work experience related to Financial Analysis/MP&A, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Retail experience strongly desired About the Culture Our home office offers outstanding amenities in a fun and rewarding workplace including: Pet friendly environment, bring your pets to work! A work-life balance and family events such as movie nights, art events and holiday festivals “Top Dog” gym with equipment, fitness classes, massage therapists and personal trainers “Sit & Stay” Café serving fresh breakfast and lunch options Starbucks cart—productivity at its finest! “Lil’ Paws” learning center and onsite daycare facility Volunteer events with PetSmart Charities Learn more about
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