Senior Manager, Finance - International Overhead

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

144d • $90,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Join Walmart as a Senior Manager, Finance for International Overhead & EDLC. This role will play a pivotal role in driving financial discipline and cost efficiency across our global operations. In this high-impact role, you'll oversee overhead costs and lead cost-saving projects that directly influence profitability and operational excellence in multiple international markets. This is a unique opportunity to collaborate with senior leaders and shape the financial future of Walmart's international business.

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.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing and optimizing overhead costs across international markets.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Proven ability to develop and implement long-term cost-saving strategies while balancing short-term financial needs.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Advanced skills in change management and driving a culture of cost optimization and continuous improvement.
• Track record of delivering measurable financial results and achieving cost-saving goals.
• Proficiency in leveraging technology and financial systems, including GenAI, to enhance process efficiency and reporting.

Nice To Haves

• Analyzing data and interpreting results.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Working in a large, complex, matrixed organization.
• Masters: Business Administration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the management and control of overhead costs (e.g., SG&A) across multiple international markets and the International Service Team.
• Monitor and analyze local and regional overhead spending, ensuring that cost management efforts are aligned with overall business goals.
• Lead the forecasting and budgeting process for overhead costs, ensuring realistic projections and effective cost containment.
• Lead the identification and execution of cost-saving projects across all regions, focusing on reducing waste, optimizing resource allocation, and improving operational efficiency.
• Work with regional and functional leaders to prioritize cost-saving opportunities and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Develop and maintain robust financial reporting systems to track overhead costs and the progress of cost-saving initiatives across various markets.
• Report on key cost performance metrics to senior leadership, providing insights into trends, risks, and opportunities for further optimization.
• Provide regular updates and analyses to senior management on cost-saving initiatives, highlighting successes and areas for further improvement.
• Partner with senior leadership teams, including regional finance, operations, HR, IT, and procurement, to drive cost-saving initiatives across all functions.
• Work closely with market leaders and department heads to understand unique regional cost drivers and tailor cost-saving strategies to local contexts while maintaining global consistency.
• Identify potential financial risks related to overhead costs, such as currency fluctuations, inflation, or regulatory changes in international markets, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Establish and monitor internal controls to safeguard against cost overruns and inefficiencies.
• Leverage technology and financial systems to improve the tracking, reporting, and analysis of overhead costs across markets.
• Identify and implement process improvements supported by GenAI that streamline overhead cost management and increase operational efficiency across regions.

Benefits

• Health benefits including medical, vision and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits including 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off benefits including PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Company discounts.
• Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Live Better U education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: General Merchandise Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree