Senior Director, Finance

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

5d • $130,000 - $260,000

About The Position

Role summary: The Senior Director, Finance, leads the development and execution of long-term strategic financial planning aligned with corporate objectives. This role partners with cross-functional teams to assess financial risks, analyze business performance, and provide actionable insights that support informed decision-making. Responsible for overseeing financial reporting, control structures, and complex financial modeling, the position ensures accuracy and transparency across global operations. The Senior Director also drives business strategy implementation, fosters talent development, and promotes a culture of integrity and continuous improvement to achieve sustainable financial success. About the team: The Operations Finance and Strategy team partners across business units to deliver actionable insights, drive business planning, and support strategic initiatives. Operating at the intersection of finance, operations, and strategy, the team collaborates with senior leaders to enhance business performance and foster innovation. This group emphasizes strong relationship-building, integrity, and excellence in all efforts. Leadership within the team plays a key role in transforming processes and enabling effective decision-making to support Walmart’s growth and long-term objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA highly preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in finance, planning, or business management, with a strong track record in large, complex organizations.
• 4+ years of experience leading cross-functional projects and teams.
• Advanced financial acumen and technical/analytical capabilities.
• Proven ability to manage interconnectivities of business units and align stakeholders with competing priorities.
• Exceptional communication, storytelling, and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex subjects.
• Experience driving results through collaboration, accountability, and high standards.
• Strong relationship-building and diplomacy skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders.
• Commitment to integrity, ethics, and fostering a culture of respect and excellence.
• 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 business support for a Supercenter Business Unit, driving strategic execution, financial planning, and end-to-end connectivity.
• Deliver business planning by charting paths to exceed plan expectations, driving accountability, and supporting long-range planning.
• Advise operations leadership by supporting priorities, connecting the dots, and providing a forward-looking lens for the business.
• Generate and implement business growth ideas, create risk mitigation plans, and maximize business strategies.
• Enable and support cross-functional strategic initiatives, facilitating collaboration and alignment to accelerate market share gains.
• Transform finance ways of working by adopting new technologies, processes, and ideation approaches.
• Prepare and deliver compelling presentations and communications for all levels of the organization.

Benefits

• At Walmart, 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 (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
• 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 .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.
• 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