Senior Manager, Finance and Strategy

Position Summary

Join Sam’s Club as a Senior Manager, Finance and Strategy and your work could help over 295 million global customers live better every week. Yes, we are the Fortune #1 company. But you’ll quickly find we’re a company who wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Sam’s Club is where the world’s most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our stores. From day one, you’ll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life.

Want to use your leadership and financial skills to help the company deliver on their key strategic goals and initiatives? Strategic Finance and Planning – is a critical thought‑leadership role that works with the executive team and cross‑functionally to help shape Company performance. You’ll lead the segment in development of short‑term and long‑term strategic financial planning and strategic initiatives related to our membership business.

We are a data driven, results‑oriented Finance team focused on partnering with senior leaders, CEO’s executive leadership team, and the Board of Directors to influence decisions and drive outcomes to deliver shareholder value while helping our customers, our patients save money and live better.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Managing Strategic Financial Plans – Overseeing the development of short‑term and long‑term strategic financial planning by partnering cross‑functionally to assess overall goals. Establishing and communicating information about financial targets; identifying and reporting risk levels determined for the overall financial plan; providing actionable insights.
• Financial Decision Making – Leading alignment and consensus about financial decisions across functions and teams. Collaborating with leadership to plan and analyze business performance by identifying gaps between business goals and objectives.
• Project and Business Management – Presenting feedback to leadership regarding risks associated with financial projects and providing insight on relevant historical trends, expected future events, and retail trends.
• Communications and Presentations – Providing strategic input for business decisions by overseeing the production of complex financial models that incorporate assumptions, expectations, and known risks; prepare presentations and other supporting materials for recommendations.
• Talent and Leadership – Desiring to be part of a highly skilled and engaged workforce; supporting mentorship, workforce development; and leveraging the capabilities of new and existing talent. Cultivating an environment where associates respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics by integrating these values into all programs and practices.

You’ll sweep us off our feet if:

• You’re a storyteller, a visionary, and a strategic thinker.
• You know financial planning inside and out.
• You’re familiar with design thinking and building financial models.
• You have a great eye for detail and can articulate points in a simplistic approach.
• You’re organized, disciplined, and can manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• You make complex subjects easily understood through visuals.
• You have high standards and can hold contributors accountable.
• Work collaboratively with business partners and corporate support teams to drive strategy execution for high priority, high‑profile initiatives, owning development and reporting of key financial KPIs to ensure total company objectivity and maximize customer experience and shareholder return.
• Shape and support development of executive leadership content for high‑profile meetings (e.g., Board of Directors, Executive Council, investment community).
• You’re stimulated by challenges and are ready to engage at Fortune 1 scale.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field and 4 years’ experience in accounting, finance, or relevant area OR 6 years’ experience in accounting, finance, or related area.
• 3+ years’ experience in Analytics, Planning, Business Management, Omni‑Channel Merchandising, or a related area.
• 1+ years of experience leading and completing cross‑functional projects.
• 1+ years of senior leadership decision support and influencing experience.
• Strong organizational skills including prioritizing, scheduling, time management, and meeting deadlines.
• Strong influencing and interpersonal skills.
• Detail and results‑oriented with sense of urgency.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field and 4 years’ experience in accounting, finance, or related area OR 6 years’ experience in accounting, finance, or related area.
• 1 year’s experience leading and completing cross‑functional projects.
• 1 year’s supervisory experience.

Primary Location

2101 Se Simple Savings Dr, Bentonville, AR 72712‑4304, 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.