Director, Finance

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Director, Finance you’ll be the key relationship manager for merchant teams, providing financial insight and partnership across the Optical department. This is a high-impact, highly visible role for someone who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys solving complex problems, and wants to shape the future of retail finance. If you’re looking for a dynamic opportunity to push the business forward, this is the role for you. The Health & Wellness Merchandise Finance team collaborates closely with merchants to manage all financial aspects of the Optical strategy. This team leads annual operating plans, long-range planning, forecasting, and supports strategic initiatives set by leadership. It also supports the Payer function which negotiates and manages insurance plans for Optical. Operating in a dynamic environment, the team handles both structured and ambiguous projects, emphasizing flexibility and strategic thinking. Associates contribute to Walmart’s financial goals by providing insightful analysis and supporting decision-making processes that drive business performance and growth.

Requirements

• Proven experience in finance, business analysis, or merchandising, ideally within a large, complex organization
• Strong relationship management skills and the ability to influence and challenge business partners
• Comfort with ambiguity and a flexible, solutions-oriented mindset
• Advanced analytical skills, including financial modeling and scenario analysis
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and driving business outcomes
• Ability to communicate complex financial concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strategic thinking with a focus on continuous improvement and business growth
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field and 5 years’ experience in accounting, finance, or relevant area OR 7 years’ experience in accounting, finance, or related area
• 2 years’ supervisory experience
• 2 years’ experience leading and completing cross-functional projects

Nice To Haves

• Strategic Planning
• Working in a large, complex, matrixed organization
• Masters: Business Administration
• Financial & Insurance - Certified Public Accountant - Certification

Responsibilities

• Drive business performance through P&L analysis, supplier negotiations, and financial implication assessments
• Lead and support ad hoc and ambiguous projects, providing structure and actionable insights
• Analyze and communicate financial targets, risks, and opportunities to cross-functional partners
• Develop complex financial models and presentations for senior and executive management
• Collaborate with senior leaders to align business goals with corporate objectives and retail trends
• Ensure robust financial controls and transparency in reporting and processes

Benefits

• competitive pay
• performance-based bonus awards
• medical coverage
• vision coverage
• dental coverage
• 401(k)
• stock purchase
• company-paid life insurance
• PTO (including sick leave)
• parental leave
• family care leave
• bereavement
• jury duty
• voting
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• company discounts
• Military Leave Pay
• adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
• 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.
• annual or quarterly performance bonuses
• Stock

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees