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What you'll do...

Join Walmart as a Senior Manager, Finance - Transportation FP&A 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 Walmart is where the world's most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our stores. Join us and you'll discover why we are a world leader in diversity and inclusion, sustainability, and community involvement. From day one, you'll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life.

Serve as a strategic financial advisor to Transportation executives in the development of short- and medium-term strategy. Support the business: leading forecasting, planning and close activities for a segment of the transportation business; performing variance analysis and providing insights to operators on business performance; and providing financial modeling and strategic support for new transportation initiatives.

• Manage driver-based forecasting process that incorporates business risks, industry trends and shifts in transportation strategy. Deliver insightful reporting to business partners that addresses variances between actuals and forecast
• Collaborate across transportation, merchandising and finance to deploy large-scale projects to improve transportation performance
• Lead annual operating plan (AOP). Manage finance partners, support teams and business in building an informed plan. Develop project plan to meet deadlines, align stakeholders and propose improvements
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting and analysis
• Dive into the details and understand what's driving the transportation business at a granular level. Identify trends within the data and support operational execution.
• Provide financial and strategic support for senior management on short-to-medium term strategy. Assist in the discovery process, generate supporting financial models and support operational execution
• Offer leadership and guidance to one direct report, ensuring their professional growth, performance, and success in their role

• Proactively identify opportunities to optimize financial processes and reporting, driving efficiency and accuracy
• Project manage complex financial projects from inception to completion, partnering across Walmart and influencing non-finance leaders, ensuring timely delivery, and effective management of risks and resources.
• Utilize advanced data analysis techniques to extract meaningful insights, identify trends, and support strategic decision-making. Demonstrate the ability to understand and translate data needs to more technical partners, ensuring data-driven approaches to optimize financial performance.

• Demonstrate a deep understanding of the inbound transportation business, its challenges, and industry dynamics to provide valuable insights and recommendations
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, anticipating their needs and proactively providing financial guidance and support
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, building strong relationships and influencing stakeholders to drive business outcomes.
• Continuously improve communication skills to effectively articulate complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders
• Take ownership of business performance, identifying and implementing initiatives to exceed financial targets

• Building Cross-Functional Relationships - Build and manage relationships with key partners to accelerate business improvements
• Providing Accurate Financial Projections and Variance Analysis - Provide input to the financial planning process by preparing financial analysis and modeling in partnership with cross-functional areas; explain variations and answer questions regarding financial issues.
• Driving Change - Tackle big projects in a methodical manner
• Improving Processes - Identify and fix gaps and inefficiencies in current processes to increase agility, accuracy, connectivity between functions, and proactive action while mitigating risks
• Showcasing Financial Leadership - Contribute to the development and growth of the finance team by sharing knowledge, mentoring team members, and promoting a culture of excellence

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and 6+ years' experience in accounting, finance
• Comfort with ambiguity
• Transportation or Supply Chain experience a plus but not required
• Strong organizational skills including prioritizing, time management, and meeting deadlines
• Strong influencing, communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail and results-oriented with sense of urgency