What you'll do...

Position: Manager, Finance

Job Location: 702 SW 8th Street, Bentonville, AR 72716

Duties: Provides strategic 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. 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; participating on 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. Manages input for business decisions by producing 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. Collaborates with senior management to plan and analyze business performance by identifying gaps between business goals and corporate objectives; providing feedback to management regarding risks associated with financial projects; supporting business unit budget process; and providing insight on relevant historical trends, expected future events, and retail trends.

Minimum education and experience required: Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in Finance, Accounting, or a related field plus 2 years of experience in accounting, finance, or related experience OR 4 years of experience in accounting, finance, or related experience.

Skills required: Must have experience with: VBA coding capable of automating data capture, data cleansing, and analysis; Statistical analysis using a combination of regression analysis, time series analysis, and descriptive statistics to discern relationships between various business metrics; designing complex systems (operational and financial) using knowledge of system dependencies, interfaces, architecture, and control theory; Scenario planning and analysis using Game Theory, sensitivity modeling, and stress testing using Monte Carlo analysis; Financial modeling using advanced Excel functions, model structuring, and model validation (Parameter Calibration, Reverse Stress Testing); Risk assessment using Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), Event Tree Analysis, and cause and effect analysis; Cost reduction and efficiency enhancement using workflow optimization techniques such as process mapping (Value Stream Mapping (VSM)) and process standardization (Gemba Walks, Poka-Yoke, Theory of Constraints); Conducting valuation analysis using a combination of discounted cash flow analysis and real options analysis (Black-Scholes model, Binomial Lattice Model); Industry research using value chain analysis and competitor analysis (benchmarking, market share evaluation, technological capability assessment); Financial statement analysis using ratio analysis, horizontal analysis, vertical analysis, and cash flow analysis; FP&A using forecasting tools (econometric forecasting), and variance analysis (variance decomposition, trend analysis); capital budgeting and expenditure analysis using NPV, IRR, payback periods, breakeven analysis, and cost-volume-profit analysis; Market research, using knowledge of behavioral economics, pricing strategies (Value-Based Pricing, Bundle Pricing) and customer lifetime value analysis (CLV); and using financial reports and knowledge of accounting principles and standards to assess financial health and performance of an entity (GAAP, IFRS). Employer will accept any amount of experience with the required skills.

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Wal-Mart is an Equal Opportunity Employer.