- Salary
- $90k – $180k
- Location
- (USA) Purpose Building AR Bentonville Home Office, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Finance
- Seniority
- Senior
- Education
- Master
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
Position Summary...
The Senior Manager, Finance plays a critical role in driving financial planning, forecasting, and analysis, with a strong emphasis on balance sheet management, cash flow forecasting, and financial performance. This role is ideal for a professional with a background in Accounting, Controllership, or public accounting who is looking to leverage their technical accounting expertise in a forward-looking Finance capacity. The position involves analyzing month-end financial results, explaining variances, developing financial forecasts, and translating accounting insights into actionable business recommendations.About the Team
The Finance team supports financial planning, forecasting, and strategic decision-making across Walmart. Partnering closely with Accounting, Controllership, and cross-functional Finance teams, the team focuses on balance sheet and cash flow management, financial performance analysis, and reporting accuracy. Through detailed variance analysis and forecasting, the team helps leadership understand financial results, identify risks and opportunities, and make informed business decisions.
What you'll do...
- Lead balance sheet and cash flow forecasting, leveraging accounting principles and historical financial trends to develop accurate financial projections.
- Analyze month-end close results, investigate variances between actuals and forecasts, and explain key financial drivers.
- Partner with Accounting, Controllership, and Finance teams to ensure alignment between reported financial results and forward-looking forecasts.
- Develop complex financial models to support financial planning, cash flow management, and business decision-making.
- Communicate financial results, forecasts, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership, translating complex financial data into actionable insights.
- Drive improvements in forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis processes.
- CPA certification strongly preferred, or equivalent experience in public accounting or corporate accounting.
- Experience with balance sheet forecasting, cash flow forecasting, financial modeling, and financial statement analysis.
- Strong understanding of GAAP, accrual accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Ability to investigate financial variances, explain performance drivers, and translate accounting results into forward-looking financial insights.
- Advanced Excel and analytical skills, strong communication abilities, and experience partnering with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
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 $90,000.00 - $180,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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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 organizationMasters: Business Administration