(CAN) Senior Analyst, Finance - 12 Month Contract

Walmart•Mississauga, ON

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Analyst, Finance, plays a pivotal role in supporting financial planning and analysis, compliance, and strategic decision-making to optimize financial performance. This position partners with various business units to build forecasts, budgets, and long-range plans. The candidate will take the lead in managing the rhythm of business, ensuring leadership is consistently informed about operating performance and key developments. This role supports the financial planning and analysis process, ensuring all efforts are closely aligned with company goals. Responsibilities include developing and managing budgets, forecasts, and strategic plans in collaboration with business partners. The Senior Analyst will validate control effectiveness and recommend remediation plans to maintain a robust control environment. The position requires the ability to analyze key trends, identify risks and opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations to help achieve financial targets. The Senior Analyst may lead initiatives and deliver valuable insights into operational performance. They will also develop and implement process improvements, streamline financial analysis procedures, and maintain documentation of current processes. Additionally, the role provides technical expertise, guidance, and training to indirect reports and other teams, fostering collaboration and driving associate engagement. Overall, the Senior Analyst, Finance, is critical in managing business performance, ensuring financial integrity, and supporting strategic initiatives that drive company success.

Requirements

Strong technical skills
Minimum Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum 3–5 years required experience
Demonstrates and encourages respect for others
Drives a positive associate and customer experience for all
Embraces differences in people, cultures, ideas, and experiences
Supports workplaces where associates feel seen and connected through a culture of belonging, so all associates thrive and perform
Contributes to an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work
Demonstrates engagement and commitment to the team
Develops others through feedback, coaching, mentoring, and developmental opportunities
Recognizes others’ contributions and accomplishments
Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners
Works collaboratively to achieve objectives
Communicates with impact and listens attentively to a range of audiences
Demonstrates energy and positivity for own work
Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics and compliance
Models the Walmart values and leads by example to foster our culture
Supports Walmart’s goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers, and the world around us
Follows the law, our code of conduct and company policies, and encourages others to do the same
Supports an environment where associates feel comfortable sharing concerns
Reinforces our culture of non-retaliation
Listens to concerns raised by associates and takes action
Acts with accountability for achieving results in a way that is consistent with our values
Is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, and transparent
Delivers results while putting the customer first and applying an omni-merchant mindset
Acts with an Every Day Low Cost mindset to drive value and Every Day Low Prices for customers
Adopts a broad perspective that considers data, analytics, customer insights, and different parts of the business when making plans
Consistently raises the bar and seeks to improve
Demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset
Seeks feedback, asks thoughtful questions
Supports innovation and intelligent risk-taking
Exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks
Implements and supports continuous improvements
Willingly embraces new digital tools and ways of working
Age - 16 or older

Nice To Haves

Exposure to SAP, Power BI, Tableau, and other visualization tools highly recommended.
Previous experience with MFP and One Stream is an asset.
Previous experience in CPG or Retail FP&A is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supports the financial planning and analysis process, ensuring all efforts are closely aligned with company goals.
Develops and manages budgets, forecasts, and strategic plans in collaboration with business partners.
Validates control effectiveness and recommends remediation plans to maintain a robust control environment.
Analyzes key trends, identifies risks and opportunities, and provides actionable recommendations to help achieve financial targets.
May lead initiatives and deliver valuable insights into operational performance.
Develops and implements process improvements, streamlines financial analysis procedures, and maintains documentation of current processes.
Provides technical expertise, guidance, and training to indirect reports and other teams, fostering collaboration and driving associate engagement.
Manages business performance, ensures financial integrity, and supports strategic initiatives that drive company success.