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Finance Intern - Automation

Are you looking for a fun and rewarding summer internship? At PetSmart, we are committed to developing future business leaders. Join our Finance team this summer as a Finance – Automation Intern and thrive in a collaborative culture where being the trusted partner to parents and pets in every moment of their lives is priority number one. 
 
Our Finance team ensure we are accountable and on track to company strategies. Their responsibilities include forecasting, in-season management, and analysis across business units. From sales and margin to operations and expenses, our Finance team provides consistent, accurate information to cross-functional partners to support PetSmart's growth initiatives.
 
The Automation Internship is a high-visibility role that acts as the key driving force to keep the Intelligent Automation CoE’s projects continuously moving forward. The Automation Intern achieves this by proactively engaging with all areas and levels of the enterprise to seek out automation opportunities, prioritize them, and manage the resulting projects from ideation through design, development, testing, acceptance and release.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?
  • Engage with cross-departmental teams throughout the enterprise (Home Office, Distribution Centers and Stores) to deliver value via process optimization and automation – focusing on utilizing the tools of the Intelligent Automation CoE – UiPath, Alteryx, ServiceNow, etc.
  • Coordinate conversations with stakeholders and automation development resources to design optimal solutions for optimizing and streamlining business process, leveraging automation tools where appropriate
  • Proactively identify value opportunities and cross-departmental business challenges; Analyze and optimize process flows to identify automation potential and assess the resulting value to support the CoE’s prioritization process
  • Take ownership of multiple automation projects simultaneously -- engage stakeholders and drive project resources to see projects through from ideation to release
  • Coordinate and lead recurring internal CoE meetings to ensure project tasks and deliverables satisfy project requirements, meet quality standards, and are handled efficiently
  • Leave your “paw” print with a project designed to make a true impact on the business
  • Execute consistent and ad/hoc analysis with accurate and timely financial information critical to business leader's decision making process
  • Present your recommendations and innovative ideas to PetSmart leaders
  • Develop and grow your skills with the support of a caring manager and dedicated mentor

WHAT WILL YOU NEED?
  • A passion for pets!!!
  • Desire to lean, grow and engage
  • Team player attitude
  • A drive for results
  • Graduating Dec 2023 or May 2024
  • Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, or related field
  • Interest in the Finance discipline.
  • Solid critical thinking ability and use of analytical skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.
  • You are proficient in Excel and familiar with MS Office
  • Willingness to relocate to Phoenix, Arizona for the summer and potential future FT role

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
  • 10 week paid summer internship
  • Paid relocation and housing (if applicable)
  • Visibility to Senior Leaders
  • Develop and grow your skills with the support of a caring manager and dedicated mentor
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Pet friendly environment, bring your pets to work!
  • City with 300 days of sunshine
  • Access to some of the most amazing sights in nature  
  • “Top Dog” gym with equipment, fitness classes, massage therapists and personal trainers*
  • “Sit & Stay” Café serving fresh breakfast and lunch options*
  • Make a difference! Volunteer with your fellow interns during the annual “PetSmart Interns Give Back” day
  • and, FUN!!!