(USA) Manager, Creative - Production Financial Planning Manager

Reference: R-2581199Posted: 2026-08-19Location: LOS ANGELES, CA, United StatesSalary: $96000 - $186000/yearType: Full time / Regular/PermanentCompany: WalmartBusiness Segment: Home OfficeIn this role, you will own and strengthen production financial operations by centralizing forecasting, budget tracking, reconciliation, and reporting. You will build scalable systems, automated controls, and standardized workflows that improve data integrity, visibility, and accountability. As the source of truth for production financial data, you will identify risks, explain variances, and translate insights into action. You will partner closely with Production, Finance, Resourcing, and Operations to align assumptions, resolve discrepancies, and create a unified financial reporting ecosystem that enables leadership to focus on strategic decisions. What you'll bring... 7+ years' experience in FP&A, business operations, or production finance Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and procurement lifecycle Systems & Technical Skills Advanced Excel skills Experience with Airtable or similar tools Dashboard/reporting experience (Tableau, Power BI, etc.) Builder & Problem-Solver Mindset Ability to turn manual processes into scalable systems Strong process design and documentation skills Analytical Thinking Strong analytical and problem-solving skills High attention to detail Collaboration & Communication Strong cross-functional collaboration skills Clear communication of complex financial concepts Interest in Automation & Emerging Technology Experience or interest in automation and AI tools to improve workflows 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 $96,000.00 - $186,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - StockSummaryWe are seeking a builder-minded Production Financial Planning & Operations Manager to help transform how a high-volume creative organization manages its production finances. This role also plays a critical role in ensuring production financials are accurately represented within the broader Creative organization, partnering closely with Financial Planning counterparts to drive alignment, consistency, and a unified financial view of Walmart Creative. About the team: This role sits at the intersection of production, finance, and operations, and is responsible for owning the systems, processes, and data that power financial planning across projects. You will replace manual, fragmented workflows with scalable, automated solutions that improve visibility, accuracy, and decision-making. This is not a traditional FP&A role. The ideal candidate is a systems thinker and operator who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys structuring complex processes, and builds tools that enable teams to work more efficiently.Minimum qualifications["Bachelor’s degree in Design, Marketing, Creative Writing, Advertising, Fine Arts, or related field and 1 year's experience in interactive design, editorial content management, or related field OR 3 years' experience in interactive design, editorial content management, or related field."]Preferred qualifications["Working with Design Software (For example, Adobe Creative Suite), including proficiency in advanced functions (For example, multi-layer masking and compositing)", "Managing interactive projects in an online creative or related digital field", "Working with content management systems.", "Working for or with creative agencies"]