Finance Director, Corporate Planning

Finance Director, Corporate PlanningWant a company with a real vision?Our people make the difference in our success. Our vision is to provide Total Lifetime care to every pet, every parent, every time. We can't achieve this vision without the right people - they make the difference in our business and our success. Every associate plays a role in achieving our success by focusing on our three strategic priorities - Delighting our Customers, growing pet services and operating excellence. Here at the Store Support Group, you could play a key role in supporting these strategic initiatives. In 2007, PetSmart celebrated the opening of its 1000th store, with many more stores scheduled to open soon after. We continue to grow at our Corporate Headquarters which means great opportunities for a professional such as you! Benefits of working with PetSmart In addition to a competitive salary, PetSmart associates are eligible for health benefits, 401K options, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, training and development, and an associate discount at all PetSmart stores! PetSmart is an Equal Opportunity EmployerWith many positions offering relocation packages, learn more about Life in Phoenix This position is responsible for providing planning and analytical oversight and coordination of the financial reporting activity including, but not limited to the following areas:• Modeling and analyzing strategic corporate initiatives; • Preparing the company-wide annual and multi-year plans and quarterly forecasts; • Coordinating capital planning, which includes the development of an annual plan and quarterly forecasts; • Preparing balance sheet and cash flow forecasting; • Establishing and reporting key operating metrics for internal and external reporting; • Preparing variance explanations of financial statements and metrics; • Coordinating monthly financial recap for management team; • Preparing presentations for management and Board of Directors; • Directing ad hoc analysis including data preparation; • Coordinating in-house financial systems development; • Working with department management to provide financial solutions to current department operating performance; • Supporting information needs for quarterly SEC reporting and analyst calls as well as for annual reports and proxy; • Utilizing operational and financial information to identify risks and opportunities to enhance overall operating results; and • Employing a customer-centric approach with functional and financial management to communicate and provide solutions in support of current and future operating performance.In addition, the role provides interim/mid-term systems solutions for high-importance and immediate-need issues related to the operation of the organization. Manages 8 to 10 direct subordinates including two managers Requirements:Master's degree and ten to fifteen years related professional experience; or equivalent education and experience related to corporate finance. • Able to demonstrate advanced proficiency in corporate finance • Able to demonstrate advanced proficiency in budgeting / forecasting/reporting techniques • Able to demonstrate advanced proficiency in financial modeling • Able to demonstrate advanced proficiency in using Microsoft applications • Able to demonstrate intermediate proficiency in systems design and implementation • Able to demonstrate intermediate proficiency in accounting To apply for this position please visit our website: http://www.resumeware.net/petsmart_rw/petsmart_web/content.cfm?page=resume_new_web&rType=External&reqnum=19130&from=website&include_rb=0