Manager, Creative - Business Operations and Financial Planning Manager

Position Summary We are seeking an experienced and detail‑oriented Business Operations & Financial Planning Manager to lead financial reporting and budget management for Walmart Creative Studio (WCS). You will design, build, and maintain financial reports, dashboards, and performance scorecards from the ground up, creating a streamlined reporting ecosystem for WCS while providing strategic insights to its leaders. Responsibilities Financial Planning & Reporting Oversee the design, maintenance, and continuous improvement of budget planning reporting systems in Excel and Airtable, selecting and integrating the most effective tools to enhance reporting capabilities, streamline workflows, and simplify the financial reporting ecosystem. Maintain data accuracy and integrity for all financial reports, conduct monthly reconciliations to compare internal forecasts with actual expenses, and analyze shifts across budget lines to provide clear tracking and accountability. Support the Senior Manager in forecasting upcoming expenses, focusing on staffing needs and marketing initiatives, building data models as necessary to project future expenses accurately. Develop and implement an automated, user‑friendly budget reporting system that delivers real‑time, ad‑hoc budget reports for senior management and WCS leadership. Prepare and present financial information and insights to senior leadership, translating complex budget data into clear, concise, and visually impactful presentations. Data Visualization & Analysis Lead the development of innovative data analysis initiatives that provide strategic insights for Walmart Creative Studio, partnering closely with the Data Strategy & Reporting team and the Creative Business Operations Manager. Design and build custom reports, dashboards, and tools that transform raw data into actionable visual insights, using creative visualization techniques. Proactively review all available data, identifying potential improvements or new ways to analyze and interpret the data, and present actionable recommendations to WCS leadership. Work closely with cross‑functional teams to align data insights with business objectives, tailoring reporting and visualization tools to meet specific needs. Contract Management Manage contract approvals, including change order requests with external vendors. Liaise with Agency Relations and Legal teams to ensure contract compliance. Create purchase orders (POs) for agencies, vendors, contractors, and any financial needs for WCS/Marketing. Financial Documentation Document budget shifts and forecast changes and maintain a universal source of truth for WCS leadership. Ensure alignment on budget changes with senior management, flagging risks and opportunities. Document processes and standard operating procedures for working with Agency Relations, Legal, and Finance. Project Management Update and maintain the WCS financial planning calendar, revising it with new information from finance partners. Keep the Senior Manager and WCS leadership updated on shifts to timelines and upcoming financial planning deadlines, acting as liaison between the finance department and WCS. Define the roadmap for WCS financial planning & reporting and execute it successfully. Operational Management Manage the day‑to‑day rhythm of the business as it relates to budget management and reporting. Continuously optimize processes related to financial planning. Champion change management initiatives by rolling out new processes, tools, and documentation for ways of working and reporting. Qualifications 4+ years of experience in a business analysis role with expertise in budget reporting design, management, and financial data governance. Preferred experience in a marketing or creative environment with an understanding of marketing and content production. Experience building financial models related to headcount, staffing, and resource planning. Preferred experience building financial data reporting within Airtable or similar project management tools. Strong analytical skills focused on data integrity and building simplified reporting ecosystems. Ability to navigate ambiguity and work in a fast‑paced, constantly changing environment with multiple competing deadlines. Excellent organizational, documentation, and project management skills. Effective communication and collaboration with senior management and leadership. Experience building dynamic, automated financial reporting systems. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines. Demonstrated ability to lead change management initiatives and implement new processes. Salary and Locations Los Angeles, California – Annual salary range: $96,000.00 – $186,000.00 San Bruno, California – Annual salary range: $104,000.00 – $202,000.00 Additional compensation may include annual or quarterly performance bonuses and stock awards. Benefits Competitive pay, performance-based bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, 401(k), stock purchase, company-paid life insurance, paid time off (PTO), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting leave. Additional benefits include short‑term and long‑term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. Live Better U provides Walmart‑paid education benefits for full‑time and part‑time associates. Other benefits vary by job classification and length of employment. EEO Statement Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace and have a no‑tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr DealHub Ltd