Manager, Finance - Marketplace

Walmart; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Walmart in Bentonville, AR is seeking a Manager, Finance to lead financial planning and analysis, driving strategic insights for budgeting, forecasting, and risk mitigation. You will develop robust financial models, explain variances to senior leadership, and guide cross-functional teams to improve financial transparency and operational excellence.

The role emphasizes team leadership, policy compliance, and continuous improvement to support Walmart's mission and achieve financial targets across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field with 2 years' experience or 4 years in related area.
• Experience in financial analysis, planning, and variance analysis.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic input to financial planning by preparing analyses and models to recommend expense targets and assess business performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand variances, document findings, and present results to senior management.
• Manage control structures to mitigate financial risks and enhance reporting transparency across financial systems.
• Develop financial models incorporating assumptions and risks to support business decisions and executive presentations.
• Partner with senior management to identify gaps between goals and objectives, offering insights on trends and risks.
• Lead, mentor, and develop associates while ensuring compliance with company policies and ethical standards.

Skills

Financial analysis

Financial planning

Variance analysis

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

MBA (preferred)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

ERP systems (SAP)

Job description

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary:

The Manager, Finance plays a critical role in driving financial planning and analysis to support strategic business decisions. This position involves preparing detailed financial models, analyzing performance variances, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate forecasting and risk mitigation. The role requires effective communication of financial insights to senior leadership and active participation in budgeting and business case development. Additionally, the Manager leads and develops associates, promotes compliance with company policies, and fosters continuous improvement to enhance financial transparency and operational excellence across the organization.

About the team:

The Marketplace Finance team is essential in driving financial planning, analysis, and risk management to support business goals. This team collaborates across departments to develop financial models, maintain effective controls, and improve reporting clarity. Members lead projects, communicate insights to senior leadership, and contribute to strategic decisions. The team promotes continuous improvement, accountability, and professional development, emphasizing clear communication and strong partnerships. Upholding high standards of integrity and financial management, the team delivers value and supports Walmart's mission through diligent financial oversight and collaborative efforts.

What you'll do:

• Provide strategic input to financial planning by preparing analyses and models to recommend expense targets and assess business performance.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand variances, document findings, and present results to senior management.

• Manage control structures to mitigate financial risks and enhance reporting transparency across financial systems.

• Develop financial models incorporating assumptions and risks to support business decisions and executive presentations.

• Partner with senior management to identify gaps between goals and objectives, offering insights on trends and risks.

• Lead, mentor, and develop associates while ensuring compliance with company policies and ethical standards.

What you'll bring:

• Proven experience in financial analysis, planning, and variance analysis to support strategic decision-making.

• Strong management skills with the ability to lead teams, mentor associates, and foster professional development.

• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and present financial insights to senior leadership.

• Expertise in developing financial models, forecasting, and preparing presentations for business case evaluations.

• Ability to manage complex control structures and ensure compliance with company policies and financial regulations.

• Demonstrated capability to identify risks, drive continuous improvement, and support business performance goals.

Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field and 2 years' experience in accounting, finance, or relevant area OR 4 years' experience

i n accounting, finance, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Analyzing data and interpreting results, Microsoft Office, Supervisory

Masters: Business Administration

Primary Location...

702 Sw 8Th St, 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.

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.