Senior Manager, Finance - Merchandising, Central Decision Support

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a strategic and analytical Senior Manager, Finance to join our Merchandising Central Decision Support team. This role is responsible for enabling decision-making through data, financial analysis, and actionable insights that advance high-priority strategic initiatives across Merchandising. The ideal candidate brings strong business judgment, technical fluency, and the ability to translate complex financial and operational data into clear recommendations for senior leaders. This individual will lead cross-functional workstreams, develop scalable analytical solutions, and partner closely with stakeholders to drive alignment, execution, and measurable business impact.

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.
Strong business and financial acumen, including the ability to connect performance, drivers, and decisions to broader business outcomes
Strong analytical and modeling skills, including forecasting, scenario analysis, and opportunity sizing
Proficiency with semantic models, SQL, and AI tools, with the ability to work directly with data to generate actionable insights
Strong project management skills, including the ability to structure ambiguous work, manage competing priorities, and drive progress across complex initiatives
Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional partnership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively and influence decisions across functions and levels
Executive-level communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex analysis into clear, concise business implications and recommendations
High standards for accuracy, judgment, control, and execution in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Lead decision support for high-priority initiatives across Merchandising by translating financial and operational data into clear insights and recommendations
Own analysis for strategic projects, including problem framing, modeling, scenario analysis, business case development, and performance tracking
Develop and maintain financial models that identify trends, quantify opportunities, and assess business impact
Partner across Finance, Merchandising, Operations, Product, and data teams to align on priorities, evaluate tradeoffs, and drive coordinated outcomes
Deliver executive-ready reporting and presentations that clearly communicate performance, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions
Strengthen planning, reporting, and decision-support processes by improving rigor, consistency, and business relevance

Benefits

Competitive pay
Performance-based bonus awards
Medical coverage
Vision coverage
Dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
PTO (including sick leave)
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement
Jury duty
Voting leave
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
Live Better U (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.)