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The Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) partners with Finance and business leaders to manage the company’s project portfolio, funding governance, forecasting, and executive reporting. The team supports the development of business cases, monitors project financial performance, tracks benefits and milestones, and maintains accurate project data within enterprise financial and project portfolio management systems.

Through disciplined processes and reliable reporting, the EPMO helps leadership prioritize investments, manage risks, and ensure projects remain aligned with PetSmart’s strategic priorities.

Collaborative Work Environment:At PetSmart, teamwork and connection are core to how we thrive. This role is based at our Phoenix Home Office, with an expectation of working a minimum of four days in the office each week. In a standard work week, associates may work up to one remote “flex day” (with leader approval). Our hybrid approach is designed to foster strong collaboration while also supporting flexibility and individual success.

This role works in our Phoenix Home Office - visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

As an EPMO Financial Analyst, you will support the financial management and governance of PetSmart’s project portfolio. You will perform core financial analysis—including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial modeling, and reporting—while also supporting project setup, funding requests, portfolio tracking, and data integrity within enterprise systems.

This role is well suited for an analyst who enjoys combining financial analysis with project coordination, systems, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.

What You’ll Do:

Financial Analysis & Reporting:

• Support project budgeting, forecasting, monthly financial reporting, and variance analysis across the project portfolio.
• Track project capital, expense, total investment, and expected financial benefits.
• Prepare financial models and scenario analyses to support investment decisions and business cases.

Project and Portfolio Support:

• Support the development and financial review of project business cases, including investment requirements, expected benefits, timing, risks, and assumptions.
• Assist with funding requests, earmarks, approvals, and changes to approved project budgets.
• Monitor project performance against approved scope, timeline, budget, resources, and expected benefits.

Project-System Setup and Data Governance:

• Create and maintain project records within EPMO project portfolio management systems.
• Configure project attributes such as project owners, business units, strategy alignment, cost centers, funding sources, capital and expense classifications, and expected benefits.
• Support workflow setup for project intake, business-case review, funding approval, forecasting, and status reporting.

What We Are Looking For:

Educational Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, project management, or a related field.

Experience:

• 1–3 years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, accounting, project coordination, PMO, business operations, or a related analytical role.
• Experience supporting budgets, forecasts, business cases, financial reporting, or project portfolios.
• Exposure to ERP, EPM, project portfolio-management, workflow, or business intelligence systems preferred.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing multiple priorities preferred.

Technical Skills:

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to build and maintain financial models, forecasts, reconciliations, and management reports.
• Working knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, accruals, capital and expense classification, and basic accounting principles.
• Experience with tools such as Oracle, Smart View, Power BI, Tableau, Workday Adaptive Planning, Planview, ServiceNow, or similar platforms preferred.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong analytical skills and a desire to learn and grow.
• Good communication skills with the ability to present data clearly.
• Motivated, proactive, and able to manage tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Enthusiasm for problem-solving and supporting financial processes.

• This role requires collaboration, teamwork, and face-to-face interaction with colleagues, leaders, and/or clients.
• Being in the office ensures access to leaders, cross-functional partners, and resources necessary to make timely decisions and drive results.
• On‑site presence in accordance with our FlexSmart policy supports our culture of innovation, mentorship, and engagement, which is integral to our success in developing the best team.

* This is not intended to be an all-inclusive, exhaustive list of all essential job functions for this position. PetSmart retains the right to change or assign other required job duties to this position.

At PetSmart, Anything for Pets begins with our people. Every associate plays a vital role in creating meaningful experiences for pets and their families, and we empower our teams with the tools, resources, and opportunities to grow and succeed.

We’re more than a workplace, we’re Team PetSmart. Together, we grow, collaborate, and challenge ourselves to be the best in all we do. Our culture is built on belonging and shared purpose, where every voice and experience matters. Guided by our values, we strive to do what’s right, lead responsibly, and bring our passion for pets to life every day.

Our home office offers outstanding amenities in a fun and rewarding workplace including:

• Pet-friendly environment, bring your pets to work and enjoy the on-site dog park!
• On‑Site Events & Adoptions, enjoy community-building opportunities, including pet adoption days, seasonal celebrations, family events, art events, & holiday festivals
• “Top Dog” gymwith equipment, fitness classes, massage therapists, personal trainers, and wellness spaces
• “Sit & Stay” Café serving fresh breakfast and lunch options, snacks, & more
• Lil Paws” NAEYC‑accredited onsite childcare facility providing high-quality early education
• Paid Volunteer Opportunitiesto spend time doing good for causes close to heart
• Print Center and Business Services, Dry Cleaning, Mother's Rooms, Sustainable Infrastructure & more

PetSmart provides an equal opportunity for all associates and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.