Senior Director, Finance

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

3d • $130,000 - $260,000

About The Position

The Senior Director, Finance – Operations Finance leads the development and execution of strategic financial planning by collaborating across departments to align financial targets with corporate goals. This role oversees risk management, financial reporting, and analysis to support informed business decisions and operational efficiency. By driving process improvements and ensuring compliance with control structures, the position enhances transparency and accuracy in financial operations. The Senior Director also fosters talent development and builds strong partnerships to advance organizational objectives while upholding the highest standards of integrity and ethical leadership. About the team: The Operations Finance team is a strategic finance partner to Sam Club’s operations organization, helping drive both top-line growth and operational efficiency across the business. In addition to supporting areas such as labor planning, incentives, asset protection, fulfillment, and fresh operations, the team partners on sales-driving initiatives, performance improvement opportunities, and investment decisions that strengthen business results. By combining rigorous financial planning, forecasting, and analysis with cross-functional collaboration, the team helps identify opportunities, manage risk, and guide decisions that improve sales, profitability, and long-term value

Requirements

• Extensive experience in financial planning, analysis, and strategic planning within complex organizations.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence senior management.
• Expertise in risk management and control structures to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
• Strong capability in developing and communicating financial models, forecasts, and actionable insights.
• Demonstrated success in driving business performance through data-driven decision-making and operational improvements.
• Ability to lead talent development initiatives and foster a high-performing, ethical work environment.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• Lead long-term strategic financial planning by collaborating with departments to align financial targets with corporate goals.
• Analyze business performance, identify gaps, and provide actionable insights to support decision-making and risk management.
• Oversee financial control structures, ensuring compliance and enhancing transparency across reporting systems.
• Direct the preparation and presentation of complex financial models and forecasts for executive leadership.
• Manage global consolidation of financial statements, resolving discrepancies and ensuring accuracy.
• Develop and implement business strategies, resource plans, and operational improvements to drive results.
• Foster talent development, succession planning, and a culture of integrity and accountability.

Benefits

• At Sam's Club, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet!
• -Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage
• -Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance
• -Paid time off benefits include PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. 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.
• - Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
• Live Better U is a company 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.

What This Job Offers

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