Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Join Walmart as a Senior Manager, Finance – Transportation FP&A and Strategy and your work could help over 295 million global customers live better every week. Yes, we are the Fortune #1 company. But you’ll quickly find we’re a company who wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Walmart is where the world’s most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our stores. Join us and you’ll discover why we are a world leader in diversity and inclusion, sustainability, and community involvement.  From day one, you’ll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life.

Serve as a strategic financial advisor to Transportation executives in the development of short- and medium-term strategy. Support the business: leading forecasting, planning and close activities for a segment of the transportation business; performing variance analysis and providing insights to operators on business performance; and providing financial modeling and strategic support for new transportation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage driver-based forecasting process that incorporates business risks, industry trends and shifts in transportation strategy. Deliver insightful reporting to business partners that addresses variances between actuals and forecast
• Collaborate across transportation, merchandising and finance to deploy large-scale projects to improve transportation performance
• Lead annual operating plan (AOP). Manage finance partners, support teams and business in building an informed plan. Develop project plan to meet deadlines, align stakeholders and propose improvements
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting and analysis
• Dive into the details and understand what’s driving the transportation business at a granular level. Identify trends within the data and support operational execution.
• Provide financial and strategic support for senior management on short-to-medium term strategy. Assist in the discovery process, generate supporting financial models and support operational execution
• Offer leadership and guidance to one direct report, ensuring their professional growth, performance, and success in their role

How to Exceed Expectations:

• Proactively identify opportunities to optimize financial processes and reporting, driving efficiency and accuracy
• Project manage complex financial projects from inception to completion, partnering across Walmart and influencing non-finance leaders, ensuring timely delivery, and effective management of risks and resources.
• Utilize advanced data analysis techniques to extract meaningful insights, identify trends, and support strategic decision-making. Demonstrate the ability to understand and translate data needs to more technical partners, ensuring data-driven approaches to optimize financial performance.

• Demonstrate a deep understanding of the inbound transportation business, its challenges, and industry dynamics to provide valuable insights and recommendations
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, anticipating their needs and proactively providing financial guidance and support
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, building strong relationships and influencing stakeholders to drive business outcomes.
• Continuously improve communication skills to effectively articulate complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders
• Take ownership of business performance, identifying and implementing initiatives to exceed financial targets

You’ll make an impact by: 

• Building Cross-Functional Relationships – Build and manage relationships with key partners to accelerate business improvements
• Providing Accurate Financial Projections and Variance Analysis – Provide input to the financial planning process by preparing financial analysis and modeling in partnership with cross-functional areas; explain variations and answer questions regarding financial issues.
• Driving Change – Tackle big projects in a methodical manner
• Improving Processes – Identify and fix gaps and inefficiencies in current processes to increase agility, accuracy, connectivity between functions, and proactive action while mitigating risks
• Showcasing Financial Leadership - Contribute to the development and growth of the finance team by sharing knowledge, mentoring team members, and promoting a culture of excellence

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting and 6+ years’ experience in accounting, finance
• Comfort with ambiguity
• Transportation or Supply Chain experience a plus but not required
• Strong organizational skills including prioritizing, time management, and meeting deadlines
• Strong influencing, communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail and results-oriented with sense of urgency

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

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You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.

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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

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Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

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Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

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The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00-$180,000.00

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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

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- Stock

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Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field and 4 years’ experience in accounting, finance, or related area OR 6 years’ experience in accounting, finance, or related area.
1 year’s experience leading and completing cross-functional projects.
1 year’s supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Analyzing data and interpreting results, Microsoft Office, Working in a large, complex, matrixed organization

Masters: Business Administration

Primary Location...

311 North Walton Boulevard, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America