(USA) Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

Position Summary... What you'll do... Role summary: The Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis at Walmart leads comprehensive financial forecasting, budgeting, and reporting processes to support strategic business decisions. This role requires deep financial acumen, predictive analytics expertise, and the ability to interpret complex data to influence growth initiatives. The position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive financial performance, optimize resource allocation, and ensure alignment with organizational goals. The successful candidate will provide insightful analysis, communicate findings effectively to stakeholders, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts within a dynamic business environment. About the team: Our team serves as the financial planning and analytics center of excellence for Walmart U.S., delivering precise forecasts, actionable insights, and enterprise-wide financial guidance to support key business decisions. We collaborate across functions to enhance forecast accuracy, streamline planning processes, and increase visibility into performance. The team designs and implements automation and scalable tools to reduce manual tasks, enabling focus on strategic priorities. Beyond reporting, we identify process improvements and lead executive-level financial discussions, providing in-depth analysis and forward-looking insights that drive informed decision-making and better business outcomes at scale. What you'll do: Lead financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes to support business goals and growth initiatives. Analyze financial and business data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities impacting performance. Develop predictive models and scenario analyses to inform strategic decision-making. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial plans with organizational objectives. Communicate financial insights and recommendations clearly to stakeholders at various levels. Oversee month-end close activities ensuring accuracy and compliance with reporting standards. Drive continuous improvement in financial processes through automation and data governance. What you'll bring: Strong financial acumen with expertise in financial statement analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and key performance indicators. Proven experience in predictive analytics, financial modeling, and applying statistical techniques to support business planning. Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder relationships effectively. Proficiency in SQL, Tableau, and automation tools to enhance data analysis and reporting. Excellent communication skills to present complex financial insights clearly to executive audiences. Demonstrated capability in driving continuous improvement and implementing process enhancements. At 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. The annual salary range for this position is $60,000.00 - $110,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - Stock ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ‎ Minimum Qualifications... Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications. Option 1: Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or related area and 1 year's experience in financial planning and analysis or related area. Option 2: 3 years' experience in financial planning and analysis or related area. Preferred Qualifications... Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications. Leading cross-functional teams, Master's degree in finance, business, or related area. Primary Location... 601 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has 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. About Walmart: Fifty years ago, Sam Walton started a single mom-and-pop shop and transformed it into the world's biggest retailer. Since those founding days, one thing has remained consistent: our commitment to helping our customers save money so they can live better. Today, we're reinventing the shopping experience and our associates are at the heart of it. You'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of retail, improving millions of lives around the world. This is that place where your passions meet purpose. Join our family and create a career you're proud of.