Financial Analyst, Finance Operations

Petmate is a global leader in pet supply products, with trusted brands including Petmate®, Chuckit!®, Over 60 years ago, Petmate began with a focus on safe pet transportation, leading to the creation of the first dog kennel. Today, Petmate develops products that improve quality of life and strengthen the bond between people and their pets. Our portfolio of trusted brands features innovative solutions across several pet supplies categories including toys, feeding and watering, food storage, kennels, shelters, bedding, treats and more.

The Senior Financial Analyst is a key contributor to the future growth of the company, providing critical financial insights and strategic support to senior leadership. Reporting to the Manager - Finance, Planning & Analysis, the Senior Analyst owns complex forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis with a high degree of independence, and serves as a go-to analytical resource within the FP&A team.

This role partners closely with Product, Sales, Marketing, and Operations to build tools and analyses that drive product-level and customer profitability, assess new-product-development economics, and identify portfolio growth drivers. The Senior Financial Analyst will also assist the treasury function with 13-week cash flow forecasting, liquidity tracking, and reporting to stakeholders. Acting as a trusted advisor, this role provides hands-on financial consulting, strategic analysis, and executive-level presentations to support optimal business decision-making.

Financial Analysis & Reporting
Own monthly variance analysis for assigned business areas, comparing actuals to forecast and budget using bridge/waterfall decomposition (price, volume, mix, cost) with clear narrative on drivers. Analyze top customers, product categories, and item-level profitability - including net realized price after backend programs (rebates, co-op/MDF, allowances, freight) - to identify margin and mix-optimization opportunities. OEE, DL efficiency, downtime, output) for improved efficiency, accuracy, and data integrity.

Build capital-expenditure analyses using NPV/IRR/payback, and perform post-audit evaluations to compare projected versus realized returns. Own the 13-week cash flow forecast and liquidity tracking, and prepare borrowing base certificates and supporting stakeholder reporting. Lead ad hoc financial modeling and analysis - pricing scenarios, make-vs-buy, and sensitivity/scenario work - that turns data into actionable insight for leadership.

Cross-Functional Partnership & Projects
Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to analyze customer programs, pricing (MAP/MSRP, price laddering), price elasticity, and profitability drivers, quantifying revenue and gross-profit impact across scenarios. Partner with IT and Finance Systems to automate reporting processes and improve data accuracy.

Lead and participate in special projects, including process optimization, profit-improvement initiatives, and strategic planning
Strong budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis skills, including driver-based three-statement forecasting and margin-waterfall modeling. Advanced Excel (complex multi-tab models; data tables and scenario/sensitivity analysis; Power Query/Power Pivot a plus) and financial modeling expertise, including NPV/IRR/DCF; experience with Essbase, Oracle, MicroStrategy, Power Bl, or Tableau a plus. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.

Cost & data fluency - Understanding of standard costing and gross-to-net mechanics; Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or related field; advanced degree, accounting experience, and costing knowledge a plus. Minimum 4 years of progressive experience in FP&A or related finance roles. Manufacturing and CPG experience preferred. Petmate is an

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