Director, Financial Planning
4 weeks ago
Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people
If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you.
Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what’s right for pets, people and our planet.
We love all pets like our own We’re the future of the pet industry We’re here to improve lives We drive outstanding results together We’re welcome as we arePetco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and Petco partners. We are 29,000 strong and operate 1,500+ pet care centers in the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, including 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. We’re focused on purpose-driven work, and strongly believe what’s good for pets, people and our planet is good for Petco.
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.
Essential Job Functions
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.
Required Skills and Qualifications
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.
Experience with retail store operations is preferred.
An equivalent combination of related professional experience can substitute for a degree.
Previous experience working with Hyperion Essbase is also preferred. 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.
Additionally the following skills and abilities are required:
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
Note: Current responsibilities are impacted by company and team priorities that may have evolved from what is displayed in the Workday job profile. The description provides general job duties and requirements, but the partner’s manager may assign additional responsibilities or tasks depending on business needs.
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