Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

Job Description

Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis | Walmart

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Walmart, located in Bentonville, AR. Walmart is a large retail organization committed to enhancing financial performance and strategic decision-making across its U.S. operations. This role is crucial for leading comprehensive financial forecasting, budgeting, and reporting processes, directly influencing strategic growth initiatives, optimizing resource allocation, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals within a complex and dynamic business environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Bentonville, AR
• Pay: $60000–$110000 yearly
• Team: Financial planning and analytics center of excellence for Walmart U.S.
• Mission: Drive informed financial decision-making and better business outcomes by providing precise forecasts, actionable insights, and strategic guidance at scale.
• Tech Stack: SQL, Tableau, automation tools

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Leadership: Lead financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes to support business goals and growth initiatives.
• Data Analysis: Analyze financial and business data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities impacting performance.
• Strategic Modeling: Develop predictive models and scenario analyses to inform strategic decision-making.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial plans with organizational objectives.
• Performance Communication: Communicate financial insights and recommendations clearly to stakeholders at various levels.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Manager-level professional with a Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or a related area, focused on core financial domains.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience in financial planning and analysis or a related field (or 3 years total in financial planning and analysis). This includes proven experience in predictive analytics, financial modeling, and applying statistical techniques to support comprehensive business planning.
• Skills: Strong financial acumen encompassing financial statement analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and key performance indicators. Proficiency in SQL, Tableau, and automation tools for data analysis and reporting. Excellent communication skills are required to present complex financial insights clearly and effectively to executive audiences. Demonstrated capability in driving continuous improvement and implementing process enhancements is also essential.
• Bonus: A Master’s degree in finance, business, or a related area, and prior experience leading cross-functional teams are preferred qualifications.