Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis - Retail

This position is an Individual contributor (IC) role and is responsible for finance partnering with Segment Finance/ commercial finance teams through financial analysis, budgeting, planning & forecasting; to facilitate decision making and future business strategies. An individual in this position will be expected to perform additional job related responsibilities and duties as assigned and/or necessary.

About Team: Finance

We as the finance organization in the Company are responsible for accounting, tax compliances, budgeting, planning, forecasting and reporting the results. We are at the helm of all crucial information, be it customer insights or business intelligence. We enable technology functions to continue to build and deliver solutions which help in overall success of Walmart's businesses. We provide the highest quality of financial information with 'no surprises' to help the Company deliver on its vision of 'Every Day Low Cost (EDLC)' and 'Every Day Low Price (EDLP)'. We achieve this while maintaining a high level of operational excellence and the highest standards of ethics, integrity, transparency and respect for others.

What you'll do:

- As a member of Walmart's finance organization, you will be responsible for finance business partnering with various Commercial finance teams.

- Design and implement forecast and performance management processes to institute rigor, accountability and alignment across business units.

- Responsible for providing financial support for planning and control and P&L management, consolidation and reporting of financial results.

- Responsibilities will also include modeling, analyzing, and summarizing information into financial plans, operating forecasts on a weekly, monthly, quarterly or annual basis.

- Proactively provide view of risks/opportunities and other forward-looking information to mitigate risks.

- Prepare and provide recommendations based on analysis performed on various aspects of actual spend vs forecast/plans.

- Perform revenue/ expense analysis at cost center level, reconciliation of accounts, variance analysis and ad-hoc analysis as needed.

- Ensure that financial operations are fully compliant with regulatory requirements and industry standards. Manage financial risks and take proactive measures to mitigate potential issues.

- Collaborate with Walmart Technology, Enterprise Business Solutions and other stakeholders to leverage technology solutions for finance functions, including the implementation and optimization of financial systems and transformational technology such as GenAI.

- Ensuring process documentation is always updated and backup plans are in place.

- Ensuring all activities are performed on time with utmost accuracy and all key financial metrics/SLAs are tracked and reported as agreed.

- Perform administrative activities associated with the planning applications and models.

Stakeholder Management

- Provides and supports the implementation of business solutions by building relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders.

- Work independently with senior Finance stakeholders with minimum supervision and support them in delivering business value.

- Lead and drive projects as individual contributor with multiple stakeholders.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, segment and functional finance leaders, and external partners to ensure seamless individual must be proficient in each of the competencies listed below to successfully perform the responsibilities of the position.

- Judgment: Demonstrate Professional Judgment - Researches and integrates relevant information and data, and uses expertise to make recommendations or decisions. Identifies and applies sound, fact-based criteria in setting priorities and making decisions. Uses business measures and analyses to identify improvement opportunities. Probes and looks beyond symptoms to determine the root causes of problems and identify possible solutions.

- Customer Centered: Meet Internal and External Customer Needs - Identifies the requirements, expectations, and needs of Customers. Supports and aligns with initiatives, goals, and actions focused on improving Customer service. Addresses the concerns and issues of internal and external Customers. Uses Customer data, analyses, and insights to improve Customer-related decisions.

- Team Player: Excellent team player and able to collaborate across different teams and geographies, Support teams in case of BCP requirements.

- Execution and Results: Focus on Execution and Results - Aligns and pursues work activities to achieve the mission and business priorities of the organization. Shares information, practices, and resources across functions, organizations, and locations to improve performance. Effectively uses existing processes and tools to achieve performance objectives. Uses and explains major process steps to manage time, resources, and challenges to meet goals.

- Planning and Improvement: Plan for and Improve Performance - Develops and implements plans, practices, and processes to better achieve organizational goals. Develops contingency plans to manage or eliminate potential problems. Identifies and recommends ways to continually improve and streamline processes and practices.

- Influence and Communicate: Build Influence - Develops and presents logical, convincing reasons in support of one's perspectives and initiatives. Proactively shares relevant information and timely updates with appropriate people. Listens attentively and asks questions to ensure understanding. Researches information for and prepares documents and presentations that effectively convey relevant information in a timely manner.

- Ethics and Compliance: Model Ethics and Compliance - Acts in accordance with policies and procedures. Demonstrates ethical performance. Supports efforts to enforce compliance with policies and procedures.

- Adaptability: Adapt Professionally - Demonstrates creativity and strength in the face of change, obstacles, and adversity. Adapts to competing demands and shifting priorities. Updates and shares knowledge and skills to keep current in one's area of expertise. Embraces change and supports its implementation.

- Build Relationships: Form Relationships - Builds trusting, collaborative relationships and alliances across functional and organizational boundaries. Relates to others in an accepting and respectful manner, regardless of their organizational level, personality, or background. Collaborates with people from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and functional areas to discover new perspectives.

- Change Management: Support change initiatives within the Finance Center of Excellence and work with team during transformation.

What you'll bring :

- 6-10 years of relevant experience. CA/CPA/MBA Finance preferred.

- Prior FP&A experience and managing overall P&Ls is mandatory; hands-on experience in financial modelling and analytics would be an advantage.

- Experience in working in a matrix organization structure with global stakeholders.

- Strong spreadsheet and PowerPoint skills and proficiency in SAP, BI, Essbase, OneStream, Hyperion Planning or similar financial system.

- Strong attention to detail, adherence to deadlines, organizational skills, and analytical skills.

- Strong written and oral communication skill. Self-starter able to prioritize given responsibilities with minimal supervision.

- Experience in automation tools like Power BI, Tableau, Macro, SQL etc. is preferred.

- Open to work in overlap shifts ie 1-10pm or 2-11pm IST.

About Walmart Global Tech:

Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people. That's what we do at Walmart Global Tech. We're a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity expert's and service professionals within the world's leading retailer who make an epic impact and are at the forefront of the next retail disruption. People are why we innovate, and people power our innovations. We are people-led and tech-empowered. We train our team in the skillsets of the future and bring in experts like you to help us grow. We have roles for those chasing their first opportunity as well as those looking for the opportunity that will define their career. Here, you can kickstart a great career in tech, gain new skills and experience for virtually every industry, or leverage your expertise to innovate at scale, impact millions and reimagine the future of retail.

Flexible, hybrid work:

We use a hybrid way of working that is primarily in office coupled with virtual when not onsite. Our campuses serve as a hub to enhance collaboration, bring us together for purpose and deliver on business needs. This approach helps us make quicker decisions, remove location barriers across our global team and be more flexible in our personal Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include a host of best-in-class benefits maternity and parental leave, PTO, health benefits, and much more.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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, ideas and opinions - while being inclusive of all people.