Senior Director, Finance
Walmart
Position Summary...
What you'll do...
Senior Director, Finance
What you’ll do:
Are you looking for a role that challenges you to develop your business overview, financial storytelling and technical skills on latest technologies? Are you looking to help build impact through high-quality financial analytics and modernizing the way our finance organization functions?
Reporting to the Vice President of Health & Wellness Finance, the Sr. Director – Finance (Health & Wellness) will focus on the optical business and Health & Wellness innovation businesses leading strategic performance analysis, forecasting, annual planning (AOP), and long-range planning (LRP).
How you’ll make an impact:
Collaborates and drives the development in partnership with key functional business areas long term strategic financial plans for Health and Wellness Optical and Innovation businesses by partnering with different departments to assess overall Health and Wellness goals; establishing and communicating information about financial targets; identifying and reporting risk levels determined for the overall financial plan; providing actionable insights; facilitating consensus about financial decisions across departments.
Manages Health and Wellness Capital portfolio, assessing justifications for new requests, reviewing spend against active projects, providing updates to Senior Leadership on progress and areas of risk. Prepares both short term and long-range capital plans based on business needs, end of life assets in operation and keep the lights on needs.
Collaborates with leadership to plan and analyze business Health and Wellness Optical and Innovation performance by identifying gaps between business goals and corporate objectives; providing feedback to leadership regarding risks associated with financial projects; supporting business annual planning processes; and providing insight on relevant historical trends, expected future events, and retail trends. Highlights areas of opportunity and makes recommendations to change financial trajectory.
Works in collaboration with Controllership to oversee management of 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.
Provides strategic input for Health & Wellness business decisions by overseeing the production of complex financial models that incorporate assumptions, expectations, and known risks; preparing presentations and other supporting materials for recommendations; participating in business case presentations to executive management; and communicating forecasts, assumptions, and variances to senior management.
Leads global consolidation of the Health and Wellness' financial statements, internal management financial reporting, and financial analysis by ensuring the accuracy and inclusion of financial packs from operations; reviewing and analyzing balance sheet fluctuations; working with in-country financial teams to resolve financial and timing issues; researching items; obtaining and verifying explanations for variances; preparing financial schedules; and completing assigned financial calculations.
Provides overall direction by analyzing business objectives and customer needs; developing, communicating, building support for, and implementing business strategies, plans, and practices; analyzing costs and forecasts and incorporating them into business plans; determining and supporting resource requirements; evaluating operational processes; measuring outcomes to ensure desired results; identifying and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; promoting a customer environment; and demonstrating adaptability and sponsoring continuous learning.
Develops and implements strategies to attract and maintain a highly skilled and engaged workforce by diagnosing capability gaps; recruiting, selecting, and developing talent; supporting mentorship, workforce development, and succession planning; and leveraging the capabilities of new and existing talent. Participates in talent discussions across Segment Finance identifying talent opportunities and risks. Cultivates an environment where associates respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics by integrating these values into all programs and practices; developing consequences for violations or non-compliance; and supporting the Open Door Policy.
Develops and leverages internal and external partnerships and networks to maximize the achievement of business goals by sponsoring and leading key community outreach and involvement initiatives; engaging key stakeholders in the development, execution, and evaluation of appropriate business plans and initiatives; and supporting associate efforts in these areas.
What you’ll bring:
You are a finance athlete: willing to run through the comprehensive function across the team increasing results with financial knowledge and technical/analytical capabilities
You have 7+ years of experience working in the financial domain
You have 2-3 years of leadership experience
You can manage the interconnectivities of multiple businesses.
You improve results with your financial skills and technical/analytical capabilities
You excel at aligning partners, including senior leaders
You're a storyteller - a master at making complex subjects easily understood through compelling stories and visuals
You have experience creating inventive and sustainable solutions for big problems and opportunities
You are familiar with design thinking and building financial model
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.
Live our Values
Culture Champion
Models the Walmart values to foster our culture; holds oneself and others accountable; and supports Walmart’s commitment to communities, social justice, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability; maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics and compliance.
Servant Leadership
Acts as an altruistic servant leader and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, and transparent
Embrace Change
Curiosity & Courage
Demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset; fosters an environment that supports learning, innovation, and intelligent risk-taking; and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks.
Digital Transformation & Change
Drives continuous improvements, supervises the adoption of new technology, and supports digital disruption in line with Walmart’s business model.
Deliver for the Customer
Customer Focus
Delivers expected business results while putting the customer first and consistently applying an omni-merchant mindset and the EDLP and EDLC business models to all plans and initiatives.
Strategic Thinking
Adopts a holistic perspective that considers data, analytics, customer insights, and different parts of the business when making plans and implementing strategies.
Focus on our Associates
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Supports strategies and drives initiatives that attract and retain diverse and inclusive talent; builds high-performing teams; embraces diversity in all its forms; and actively supports diversity goal programs.
Collaboration & Influence
Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners; works collaboratively and cross-functionally to achieve objectives; and communicates with energy and positivity to motivate, influence, and inspire commitment and action.
Talent Management
Creates a discipline and focus around developing talent, builds the talent pipeline, fosters an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work, empowers associates and partners to act in the best interest of the customer and company, and regularly recognizes others’ contributions and accomplishments
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.
For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.
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.
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.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00-$260,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
- Stock
Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field and 6 years’ experience in accounting, finance, or related area OR 8 years’ experience in accounting, finance, or related area. 3 years’ supervisory experience. 3 years’ experience leading and completing cross-functional projects.Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Strategic Planning, Working in a large corporate environment, agency, or headquarters, Working in a matrixed organization Masters: Business Administration Financial & Insurance - Certified Public Accountant - Certification
