Manager, Finance -Fashion Merchandise Finance and Strategy

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you interested in helping drive best-in-class financial planning, decision support, forecasting, and budgeting for the Fashion Merchandise Finance and Strategy Division? Are you looking for a role that will challenge you to develop business acumen, leadership skills, as well as technical skills on emerging technologies? Are you looking to help drive impact via high-quality business insights, analytics and reporting? If so, the Manager, Fashion Merchandise Finance and Strategy role might be for you! 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, and can navigate through ambiguous environments

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field and 2 years’ experience in accounting, finance, or relevant area OR 4 years’ experience in accounting, finance, or related area.
1+ years’ experience in Analytics, Planning, Business Management, Omni-Channel Merchandising, or a related area
1+ years of experience leading and completing cross-functional projects
1+ years of senior leadership decision support and influencing experience
Strong organizational skills including prioritizing, scheduling, time management, and meeting deadlines
Strong influencing and interpersonal skills
Detail and results-oriented with sense of urgency

Nice To Haves

Analyzing data and interpreting results
Microsoft Office
Supervisory
Masters: Business Administration

Responsibilities

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 profit 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

Benefits

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
PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
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.