(USA) Senior Manager I, Finance and Planning – Food Merchandise

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Join Walmart as a Senior Manager I, Finance and Planning – Food Merchandise and your work could help over 295 million global customers live better every week. Yes, we are the Fortune #1 company. But you will quickly find we are 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 will discover why we are a world leader in diversity and inclusion, sustainability, and community involvement. From day one, you will be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life.

Are you looking to transform strategy into financial plans and results through analytical insights, focus, and accountability? Are you interested in becoming a trusted partner, strategic influencer, and driver of profitable growth? Are you looking for a role that will challenge you to develop business acumen, leadership skills, as well as technical skills on emerging technologies?

You’ll sweep us off our feet if:

• You’re a storyteller, a visionary, and a strategic thinker

• You know financial planning inside and out

• You’re familiar with building financial models

• You have a great eye for detail and can articulate points in a simplistic approach

• You’re organized, disciplined, and can manage competing priorities simultaneously

• You’re a master at making complex subjects easily understood through visuals

• You have high standards and believe in accountability

• You’re stimulated by challenges and tough problems

You’ll make an impact by:

• Overseeing the development of short-term and long-term category financial planning by partnering with buyers to assess overall category goals.

• Establishing and communicating information about financial targets; identifying and reporting risk levels determined for the financial plan; providing actionable insights

• Track and maintain key performance indicators for revenue, margin and MCP metrics

• Presenting feedback to leadership regarding risks associated with financial projects and providing insight on relevant historical trends, expected future events, and retail trends.

• Work hands-on as a DMM Support and Category Expert across the merchandising, finance, and centralized reporting groups

• Lead development of analytical solutions to ensure the outcome meets the business needs

• Partner with finance groups to analyze the existing operational processes and identify opportunities to streamline or automate

• Leverage new tools and technologies (Power BI, Excel, Machine Learning) to provide key insights and thought leadership to the category leadership team

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field and 3 years’ experience in accounting, finance, or related area OR 5 years’ experience in accounting, finance, or related area

• 3+ years’ experience in Analytics, Planning, Business Management, Omni-Channel Merchandising, or a related area

• 1+ years of experience leading and completing cross-functional projects

• Experience working with Finance technologies, including Power BI and other data tools

• Experience across FP&A, process design, process mapping and process improvement

• Strong organizational skills including prioritizing, scheduling, time management, and meeting deadlines

• Strong influencing and interpersonal skills

• Detail and results-oriented with sense of urgency

Minimum Qualifications...

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Preferred Qualifications...

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