(USA) 2026 FT MBA Finance Leadership Development Program, Senior Manager, Finance

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

110d • $90,000 - $180,000

About The Position

The Walmart Finance MBA Leadership Development Program is a highly competitive opportunity within the Finance organization, specifically targeting MBA students from select universities who aspire to work on some of the most challenging, innovative, and impactful projects Walmart has to offer. You will have the opportunity to play a role in the biggest transition happening in retail (and beyond) right now. We are leaning into digital innovation and rapidly transforming our company from the largest brick & mortar retailer into a true omnichannel experience provider, delivering goods and services to our customers whenever, wherever, and however they want them. From day one, you will have the opportunity to influence decisions at the Fortune 1 Company. Our ongoing transformation ensures countless challenging projects to tackle, strategies to reshape, and changes to manage. The Walmart Finance MBA Leadership Development Program is a rotational program designed to accelerate the careers of participants as they grow into future leaders in Walmart Finance. Participants exit the program in 24 months with the ability to influence what team they join next. High performing participants will have the opportunity to be considered for a Director promotion upon successful completion of the program.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an MBA program with a concentration in Finance or related field at the time of application with a graduation date prior to July 2026.
• 4+ years of industry or military work experience required.
• Professional experience in Finance, Strategy, Accounting, or related field preferred.
• 1 year of experience managing people or cross functional teams preferred.
• 2 years of experience working in a large, complex, matrixed organization preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, experience presenting to leadership.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, comfort with large datasets, proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Authorization to work in US without restrictions at the time of application.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to excel at both high-level strategic thinking and detailed execution.
• Proven ability to manage multiple, contending priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment.
• Strong public speaking and writing skills.
• Enjoy working with numbers and using data to provide thought-provoking and workable solutions.
• Track record of taking ownership and driving results.
• Willingness to take risks and embrace adventures.
• Value long-term thinking and large-scale impact.

Responsibilities

• Three eight-month rotations spanning multiple operating segments (Walmart U.S., Sam's Club, International, and Corporate).
• Participate in teams such as Omnichannel Strategic Finance; Corporate Development/M&A; Merchandise Finance; International FP&A; Financial Services; Health & Wellness; Digital Transformation; and Corporate Strategy.
• Engage in data analysis, financial modeling, strategic decision support, and initiative implementation.
• Build dynamic financial models to measure and influence capital allocation for multiple robotics initiatives and recommend optimal rollout sequence.
• Analyze merchandise categories to optimize inventory configuration and identify where Walmart should grow, contract, or shift online.
• Work across Operations teams to create, communicate, and incentivize annual profit and loss targets at the intersection of eCommerce and stores.
• Participate in 4 weeks of dedicated training designed to elevate proficiency across a range of leadership, technical, and soft skills.
• Access senior leadership, executive roundtables, and FLDP-only experiences at our Stores, Clubs and Supply Chain.
• Engage in formal peer and senior leader mentorship.
• Participate in individual and group coaching sessions.
• Complete a capstone experiential learning project sponsored by officer-level leadership.
• Receive individualized development planning support, participation in assessments, and coaching debrief sessions.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards.
• 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, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Company discounts and Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Live Better U education benefit program for associates.

What This Job Offers

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