Intern - FP & A

Want to help pets live their best lives?

We’re proud to be where the pets go and where the pet people go. 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 and people.

• Pet First – Protect & Empower. All pets should Live their Best Life. We put the needs of pets and pet parents at the center of everything we do.

• Foster the Fun – Connect & Bond. Our Passion for pets brings us together! We celebrate the journey of pet parenthood through district experiences, products, and services.

• Let’s Go! Own & Commit. We are stronger as One Petco team. We bring our unique superpowers and champion authenticity in everyone to drive success.

About Petco:

We’re proud to be "where the pets go" to find everything they need to live their best lives for more than 60 years — from their favorite meals and toys, to trusted supplies and expert support from people who get it, because we live it. We believe in the universal truths of pet parenthood — the boundless boops, missing slippers, late night zoomies and everything in between. And we’re here for it. Every tail wag, every vet visit, every step of the way. We are 29,000+ strong and together we nurture the pet-human bond in more than 1,500 Petco stores across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. In 1999, we founded Petco Love. Together, we support thousands of local animal welfare groups nationwide and have helped find homes for approximately 7 million animals through in-store adoption events.

Position Summary

The Merchandise Finance Intern will support the Merchandise Finance team in analyzing product performance, sales trends, inventory investments, and margin optimization across merchandising categories. This role provides hands-on exposure to retail finance, forecasting, pricing analysis, and cross-functional business operations.

As part of the internship, the intern will lead a strategic seasonal merchandising finance project focused on analyzing historical seasonal performance data and recommending the most effective space allocation strategy, including product placement, assortment size, and floor layout for an upcoming seasonal set. The objective of the project is to maximize sales, gross margin, and inventory productivity through data-driven insights and financial analysis.

The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, curious about retail economics, and comfortable working with data to support strategic business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

· Support forecasting and budgeting processes for merchandise categories

· Analyze product-level and category-level financial performance

· Prepare variance analysis comparing actual results to forecast and plan

· Collaborate with merchandising, planning, and inventory teams to evaluate business opportunities and risks

· Build and maintain Excel models, dashboards, and financial trackers

· Conduct historical seasonal performance analysis to identify trends and opportunities

· Develop recommendations for seasonal space allocation strategies, including placement optimization, assortment sizing, and merchandising layout effectiveness

· Present project findings and recommendations to finance and merchandising leadership

Required Qualifications

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in:

• Finance
• Accounting
• Economics
• Business Administration
• Related field

· Strong analytical and quantitative skills

· Intermediate Microsoft Excel proficiency

· Excellent organizational and communication skills

· Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

· Strong attention to detail and problem-solving mindset

Learning Opportunities

Interns will gain exposure to:

• Retail and merchandise financial planning
• Inventory and margin management
• Pricing and promotional analysis
• Financial reporting and forecasting
• Cross-functional collaboration with merchandising and operations teams
• Executive-level business presentations

Key Competencies

· Analytical thinking

· Financial acumen

· Communication skills

· Collaboration

· Initiative and curiosity

· Time management

· Attention to detail

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Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.

The pay ranges outlined below are presented in accordance with state-specific regulations. These ranges may differ in other areas and could be subject to variation based on regulatory minimum wage requirements. Actual pay rates will depend on factors such as position, location, level of experience, and applicable state or local minimum wage laws. If the regulatory minimum wage exceeds the minimum indicated in the pay range below, the regulatory minimum wage will be the minimum rate applied.

Hourly or Salary Range will be reflected above. For a more detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO -see https://careers.petco.com/us/en/key-benefits

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