Senior Manager, Finance
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 24, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 24, 2026. Walmart scores A on the Alion truth index.
What you'll do...
Position: Senior Manager, Finance
Job Location: 811 Excellence Dr., Bentonville, AR 72716
Duties: Provides input to the financial planning process by preparing financial analysis and modeling; recommending future expense targets; and planning and analyzing business performance in partnership with cross-functional areas. Drives the execution of multiple business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs; developing and communicating business plans and priorities; removing barriers and obstacles that impact performance; providing resources; identifying performance standards; measuring progress and adjusting performance; accordingly, developing contingency plans; and demonstrating adaptability and supporting continuous learning. Communicates with functional areas to understand significant variations; documenting and preparing results for presentation; and providing follow-up or answering any questions regarding financial issues. Manages complex control structures to mitigate risk of financial misstatement by examining and monitoring at different stages; guiding cross-functional teams to develop new processes; ensuring proper controls are present in new and existing financial functions; and working to enhance reporting transparency of company financial systems. Promotes and supports company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by training and providing direction to others in their use and application; ensuring compliance with them; and utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy. Provides input for business decisions by producing complex financial models that incorporate assumptions, expectations, and known risks; preparing presentations and other supporting materials for recommendations; participating in business case presentations to senior and executive management; and communicating forecasts, assumptions, and variances to senior management. Ensures business needs are being met by evaluating the ongoing effectiveness of current plans, programs, and initiatives; consulting with business partners, managers, co-workers, or other key stakeholders; soliciting, evaluating, and applying suggestions for improving efficiency and cost-effectiveness; and participating in and supporting community outreach events.
Minimum education and experience required: Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in Finance, Accounting, or related field and 4 years of experience in accounting, finance, or related experience OR 6 years of experience in accounting, finance, or related experience.
Skills Required: Must have experience with: Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): Leading the budgeting and long-range planning process in a complex matrixed environment, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and operational goals; Data Extraction & Analysis: Utilizing structured query languages (SQL variants such as Big Query, MySQL, and PostgreSQL) to extract and analyze financial and operational data, enhancing decision-making accuracy; Financial Modeling: Developing dynamic financial models in Excel and financial systems to project revenues, expenses, and profitability, supporting decision-making and process improvement; Data Visualization: Leveraging data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker) to create visualizations and dashboards that communicate financial insights and key performance indicators (KPIs) effectively to senior leadership; Variance Analysis: Performing variance analysis by integrating multiple data sources, using Excel and database (SQL) tools to communicate insights to leadership and ensure transparency; Financial & Accounting Systems: Utilizing financial and accounting systems such as NetSuite, SAP, SYSPRO, Adaptive Insights, and Anaplan for accurate reporting and analysis, streamlining workflows; Supervision & Employee Development: Supervising and training employees at various levels, enhancing their skills in financial analysis and reporting processes; Reporting Optimization: Implementing financial and management reporting processes to enhance transparency, accuracy, and efficiency in performance tracking; Ad hoc Analysis: Conducting ad hoc financial analyses to evaluate ROI for marketing initiatives and strategic initiatives, supporting informed decision-making; Collaboration: Working closely with supply chain, logistics, and merchandizing departments to document variances and address financial questions, fostering cross-functional integration; Compliance & Best Practices: Ensuring adherence to financial regulations and internal policies, identifying and implementing best practices in financial planning and performance management. Employer will accept any amount of experience with the required skills.
Rate of pay: $114,483.00 - 180,000.00/year
Wal-Mart is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.