Senior Manager, Finance - E2E FP&A

As a Senior Manager, Finance - E2E FP&A at Walmart, your primary responsibilities will include supporting financial forecasting and planning, understanding and analyzing business trends, and communicating with various functional areas to present findings. You’ll drive optimization in reporting processes, ensure alignment among cross-functional teams, and leverage advanced technologies to enhance business operations.

To qualify for the Senior Manager, Finance - E2E FP&A position at Walmart, candidates need a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field along with at least 4 years of experience in accounting or finance. Alternatively, 6 years of relevant experience is acceptable. Leadership experience and the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights are also essential.

Important skills for the Senior Manager, Finance - E2E FP&A at Walmart include strong financial acumen, analytical capabilities, and excellent leadership skills. High emotional intelligence is key for managing stakeholder relationships and aligning competing priorities. Moreover, the ability to communicate complex ideas through storytelling and visuals is crucial for the role.

The annual salary range for the Senior Manager, Finance - E2E FP&A role at Walmart is between $90,000.00 to $180,000.00. This position also offers additional performance-based bonuses, making it a highly competitive opportunity in the finance sector.

Senior Managers, Finance - E2E FP&A at Walmart enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, stock purchase options, and life insurance. Additional benefits like paid time off, parental leave, and Walmart’s Live Better U education program further enhance the overall compensation of this position.

In your response, focus on specific forecasting projects you've led, the methods you used, and how your analyses impacted the business. Highlight your ability to utilize data to make informed financial decisions and how you communicated these forecasts to stakeholders.

Provide an example of a time when you successfully navigated tight timelines. Discuss your strategies for prioritizing tasks and ensuring stakeholder needs were met while maintaining accuracy in financial reporting.

Select a relevant example showcasing your analytical skills. Explain the context, your analysis process, and the positive outcome that followed due to your recommendation. Be sure to relate how it influenced decision-making at a higher level.

Discuss the storytelling techniques you employ, such as visual aids, simplified language, or analogies. Emphasize how these methods have successfully communicated financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.

Illustrate your approach to building relationships with different teams by providing an example of a successful project that required cross-department collaboration. Highlight your communication and negotiation skills in achieving common goals.

Mention key finance software and analytical tools you are proficient in. Discuss how you leverage technology to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency, aligning with Walmart’s goal of transforming business processes.

Define success in terms of achieving financial goals, improving processes, and positively impacting business outcomes. Provide examples of metrics or achievements that would represent success in your role.

Describe your systematic approach to identifying financial issues, evaluating options, and implementing solutions. Use past experiences to illustrate how proactive strategies have benefited your team and the larger organization.

Share your experience in overseeing budgets or financial reports. Talk about methodologies used, challenges faced, and how you ensured accuracy and compliance in financial documentation.

Outline your vision for improving financial operations at Walmart. Discuss specific strategies or methodologies you plan to introduce while emphasizing your past successes with process optimization in previous roles.