Senior Manager, Finance and Strategy

Wal-Mart•Bentonville, AR

66d•$90,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join Sam's Club as a Senior Manager, Finance and Strategy and your work could help over 295 million global customers live better every week. Yes, we are the Fortune #1 company. But you'll quickly find we're a company who wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Sam's Club is where the world's most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our stores. From day one, you'll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life. Want to use your leadership and financial skills to help the company deliver on their key strategic goals and initiatives? Strategic Finance and Planning - is a critical thought-leadership role that works with the executive team and cross functionally to help shape Company performance. You'll lead the segment in development of short-term and long-term strategic financial planning and strategic initiatives related to our membership business. We are a data driven, results-oriented Finance team focused on partnering with senior leaders, CEO's executive leadership team, and the Board of Directors to influence decisions and drive outcomes to deliver shareholder value while helping our customers, our patients save money and live better. You'll make an impact by: Managing Strategic Financial Plans - Overseeing the development of short-term and long-term strategic financial planning by partnering cross-functionally to assess overall goals. Establishing and communicating information about financial targets; identifying and reporting risk levels determined for the overall financial plan; providing actionable insights Financial Decision Making - Leading alignment and consensus about financial decisions across functions and teams. Collaborating with leadership to plan and analyze business performance by identifying gaps between business goals and objectives. Project and Business Management - Presenting feedback to leadership regarding risks associated with financial projects and providing insight on relevant historical trends, expected future events, and retail trends. Communications and Presentations - Providing strategic input for business decisions by overseeing the production of complex financial models that incorporate assumptions, expectations, and known risks; prepare presentations and other supporting materials for recommendations. Talent and Leadership - Desiring to be part of a highly skilled and engaged workforce; supporting mentorship, workforce development; and leveraging the capabilities of new and existing talent. Cultivating an environment where associates respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics by integrating these values into all programs and practices. 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 design thinking and 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 multiple projects simultaneously You make complex subjects easily understood through visuals You have high standards and can hold contributors accountable Work collaboratively with business partners and corporate support teams to drive strategy execution for high priority, high profile initiatives, owning development and reporting of key financial KPIs to ensure total company objectivity and maximize customer experience and shareholder return Shape and support development of executive leadership content for high profile meetings (e.g., Board of Director, Executive Council, investment community) You're stimulated by challenges and are ready to engage at Fortune #1 scale

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field and 4 years' experience in accounting, finance, or related area OR 6 years' experience in accounting, finance, or related area.
1 year's experience leading and completing cross-functional projects.
1 year's supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

Analyzing data and interpreting results
Microsoft Office
Working in a large, complex, matrixed organization
Masters: Business Administration
3+ years' experience in Analytics, Planning, Business Management, Omni-Channel Merchandising, or a related area
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
You're a storyteller, a visionary, and a strategic thinker
You know financial planning inside and out
You're familiar with design thinking and 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 multiple projects simultaneously
You make complex subjects easily understood through visuals
You have high standards and can hold contributors accountable
Work collaboratively with business partners and corporate support teams to drive strategy execution for high priority, high profile initiatives, owning development and reporting of key financial KPIs to ensure total company objectivity and maximize customer experience and shareholder return
Shape and support development of executive leadership content for high profile meetings (e.g., Board of Director, Executive Council, investment community)
You're stimulated by challenges and are ready to engage at Fortune #1 scale

Responsibilities

Managing Strategic Financial Plans - Overseeing the development of short-term and long-term strategic financial planning by partnering cross-functionally to assess overall goals.
Establishing and communicating information about financial targets; identifying and reporting risk levels determined for the overall financial plan; providing actionable insights Financial Decision Making - Leading alignment and consensus about financial decisions across functions and teams.
Collaborating with leadership to plan and analyze business performance by identifying gaps between business goals and objectives.
Project and Business Management - Presenting feedback to leadership regarding risks associated with financial projects and providing insight on relevant historical trends, expected future events, and retail trends.
Communications and Presentations - Providing strategic input for business decisions by overseeing the production of complex financial models that incorporate assumptions, expectations, and known risks; prepare presentations and other supporting materials for recommendations.
Talent and Leadership - Desiring to be part of a highly skilled and engaged workforce; supporting mentorship, workforce development; and leveraging the capabilities of new and existing talent.
Cultivating an environment where associates respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics by integrating these values into all programs and practices.

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.
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.

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