Job Description

General Pet Supply


Work Location: CA - Walnut Creek
Job Code: 10579


We are searching for a Financial Analyst for our Pet Segment! This position reports to the Director, Pet Segment FP&A and directly supports Pet leadership and the Executive suite. The position’s focus will be to support all Pet Segment consolidation, planning, reporting, and analytical needs as well as act as a liaison between leadership and the business units on all deliverables and requests. This position offers high exposure to senior leadership and the chance to do work that is appreciated and makes a difference.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

• Develop and deliver accurate and timely Pet Segment reporting and consolidation (close, forecast, budget, MD&A, board materials, etc.)
• Demonstrate strong relationship-building skills; become a trusted partner/resource of the Pet business units and other cross-functional teams
• Work with various business partners across the segment in order to ensure consistency in analysis, planning and reporting
• Manage Pet Sales Finance monthly reporting, support Sales Operations Plan development and ad-hoc requests.
• Employ insightful use of financial analysis techniques, tools, and concepts, to provide practical counsel to leadership and business unit partners, helping drive business results
• Continuous improvement mindset: Demonstrate clear commitment to continuously improve quality, process, and standards. Actively seeking ways to eliminate non-value added work, streamline business processes and resolve problems at their root cause.
• Proactively identify potential data, analytical, and reporting needs to support management and performance monitoring requirements
• Calmly and effectively manage multiple deliverables/priorities simultaneously as well as occasional high-pressure situations
• Able to effectively communicate with all business partners, regardless of level. Communicating clearly, concisely, with candor and confidence
• Able to do a variety of modeling: scenario analyses, proformas, trade spend/marketing ROI
• Lead and participate in special projects and initiatives to improve and enhance current financial processes and performance for the Pet Segment

IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES
Education Requirement and Years of Experience:

• BA/BS in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Mathematics
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in corporate finance or a comparable position is required
  Technical Skills/Experience Required:
• Exceptional analytical expertise/skills; Skillful at unearthing data and translating complex assumptions/business requirements into financial models and what-if analysis
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with various levels of management
• Proficiency using Excel, Power Point, and Word. SAP and Tabeau experience a plus.
• Excellent time management skills for coordination of multiple projects
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
  
  

Other Critical Success Factors:

• Ambitious, scrappy, pragmatic
• Team player, ability to work cross-functionally, and with all levels in the organization
• Ability to think creatively and come up with unique solutions to problems or needs
• Strong problem-solving abilities, including a willingness to perform whatever tasks are required to complete a project
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Attention to detail without losing sight of the larger business perspective
• Ability to deal with ambiguity
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to change/learn quickly
• Experience working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
• Willingness to travel occasionally
• Interest in career progression

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Approximately 0-10% travel
• Hybrid Office environment (minimum 3 days per week in the office)

POSITION INFORMATION
This position pays $80,000 to $105,000 per year depending on experience

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Free Life and Disability Insurance
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to thousands of free online courses
• Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
• Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)
• Referral Program with cash bonus
• Access to on-demand pay

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2022 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on amission to leadthe future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company’s innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Cadet®, Farnam®, Ferry~Morse®, Four Paws®, Kaytee®, K&H®, Nylabone® and Pennington®, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central Garden & Pet is based in Walnut Creek, California and has over 7,000 employees across North America and Europe. Visit www.central.com to learn more.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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