(USA) Senior Manager, Creative - Business Strategy & Financial Planning

Reference: R-2639266Posted: 2026-09-16Location: LOS ANGELES, CA, United States; SAN BRUNO, CASalary: $117000 - $234000/yearType: Full time / Regular/PermanentCompany: WalmartBusiness Segment: Home OfficeLead and develop a multidisciplinary team responsible for business strategy, data strategy and analytics, financial planning, reporting, and business operations.Establish the vision, roadmap, priorities, and operating model for the Creative Business Strategy & Financial Planning function.Develop and deliver executive-level presentations, recommendations, and narratives that simplify complex business, data, and financial information.Lead the end-to-end annual financial management and planning process for Walmart Creative, including:BudgetingForecastingReportingLead strategic analyses related to:New capabilitiesOperating modelsWorkforce strategiesTechnologiesToolsPartnershipsInvestment opportunitiesOversee the development of an integrated data strategy that connects:Operational dataFinancial dataResourcing dataWorkflow dataPerformance dataWhat you'll bring...Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Analytics, Marketing, or a related field.MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.8+ years of experience across:Financial PlanningBusiness StrategyBusiness OperationsConsultingRelated disciplinesDemonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams and developing talent across:Strategic functionsAnalytical functionsFinancial functionsTechnical functionsExperience operating within a large, complex, and highly matrixed organization.Strong business and financial acumen, including:ForecastingScenario PlanningInvestment EvaluationFinancial ModelingResource PlanningDemonstrated ability to connect data and financial information to actionable business recommendations.Experience defining and implementing:Data strategiesAnalytics strategiesReporting strategiesMeasurement strategiesAt Walmart, 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 (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. 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. For information about PTO, see . Live Better U is a 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. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart. Los Angeles, California US-10988: The annual salary range for this position is $108,000.00 - $216,000.00 San Bruno, California US-08848: The annual salary range for this position is $117,000.00 - $234,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - StockSummaryRole Summary: The Senior Manager, Creative Business Strategy & Financial Planning leads the function responsible for transforming business, financial, and operational data into action that enables the Walmart Creative organization to operate more effectively, invest more intentionally, and scale for the future. This role leads a multidisciplinary team spanning: Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Business Operations & Strategic Investment Analysis Operational Data & Insights The Senior Manager establishes the team's vision and priorities, integrates work across these disciplines, and ensures the organization has the information, infrastructure, and strategic guidance needed to make informed decisions. About the Team Walmart Creative is the in-house creative agency for Walmart. Our team develops breakthrough and distinctive design systems and creative conversations that drive business objectives and keep our brand in the culture. We use creativity and design to win hearts, minds, and wallets. We are uniquely positioned as the internal creative agency of record to be hyper-focused on the customer experience across all channels, categories, and campaigns. We are relentlessly focused on: Human truths Insight-driven creative strategies Integrated creative solutions Our work is designed to: Build the brand Grow the business Create meaningful brand experiences Deliver impact beyond traditional advertisingMinimum qualifications["Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Design, Marketing, Creative Writing, Advertising, Fine Arts, or related field and 3 years' experience in editorial content management or related field OR 5 years' experience in editorial content management or related field."]Preferred qualifications["Retail Management", "Editorial", "Digital Content Management", "WE-Working for or withCreative Agencies", "Supervising Associates"]