Sr Director, Financial Planning and Analytics - Marketing, Membership and Retail Media Network

JOB DESCRIPTION

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 are

Petco 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.

Senior Director, Financial Planning and Analysis

Job Summary : The Senior Director of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) is a key role within our finance team, responsible for driving the financial strategy, planning, and analysis functions across the organization.

This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of financial metrics and a proven track record of leadership in financial planning and analysis.

Key Responsibilities :

Strategic Financial Planning :

Lead the Company's financial planning processes, including annual budgeting and long-range planning.

Lead the recurring forecasting process, driving insights into forward-looking performance, including alternate scenarios and contingency plans.

Partner with senior leadership to ensure budgets are aligned with operational plans and financial targets.

Financial Analysis and Reporting :

Prepare and present recurring financial reports and analysis for senior leadership highlighting performance and trends and provide actionable insights to support leadership in achieving financial goals.

Create and present monthly results, KPIs and forecast updates to senior leadership in monthly business review meetings.

Innovate business analytics to identify and execute new ways to create business insights; identify new ways to align data with business knowledge and deliver incremental value.

Identify opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency improvements.

Partner with VP Investor Relations on preparation for earnings calls.

Partner with senior leadership to create Board materials.

Decision Support :

Provide financial modeling to drive an understanding of the short and long-term financial implications (P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow) for significant business decisions and / or investments.

Support M&A activities as needed.

Team Leadership and Development :

Manage and develop a high-performing FP&A team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Mentor team members, provide coaching and professional development opportunities.

Ensure the team delivers accurate and timely financial information and analysis.

Cross-functional Collaboration :

Establish strong cross-functional relationships to ensure alignment of financial plans with operational goals.

Serve as a strategic partner to business unit leaders, providing financial insights and recommendations.

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA preferred

Proven experience (typically 12+ years) in financial planning and analysis roles, with at least 7 years in a senior leadership capacity

Strong understanding of financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting techniques

Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial data and present findings and recommendations to senior leadership

Experience in strategic planning, scenario analysis, and business case development

Excellent leadership and people management skills, with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams

Advanced proficiency in financial software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and MS Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization