Financial Planning & Analysis Senior Analyst
48forty SolutionsSalary not specified
Full Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, Merchandise Finance, eCommerceIndustries
Requirements
- Minimum 6 years’ related work experience
- CPA designation or equivalent required
- Age 16 or older
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- High attention to detail and standards of execution
- Advanced proficiency in data management and financial reporting tools (Excel, PowerPoint, SAP BI, OneStream, Essbase, MFP)
- Excellent problem-solving ability and curiosity
- Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple demands
- Strong sense of ownership, team player, and collaborator
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of annual budgets by aligning targets with finance business partners and assist in setting departmental targets based on market dynamics, historical performance, and capital/expense investments
- Manage performance and hold business teams accountable for Omni P&L results through weekly and monthly forecast and review processes
- Proactively analyze trends, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend plans to support business teams’ financial targets
- Create, distribute, and present management reports that clearly communicate financial performance by channel
- Collaborate with other finance teams, including Controllership and eCommerce Finance, to ensure accuracy of financial data and reporting
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting of sales and gross profit data during monthly closing and forecasting cycles, meeting deadlines and quality standards
- Identify and implement process improvements and standardized solutions across finance functions—spanning Operations, Supply Chain, Real Estate, and more
- Support the development of business cases for initiatives, prioritizing Capex and Opex investment recommendations, and present findings to finance and business leadership
- Lead process initiatives to drive efficiency and simplify Omni Merch Finance operations
- Coach and develop indirect reports (project team FAs), support onboarding, and provide ongoing training in new financial analyses and methodologies; foster associate engagement through recognition and responsiveness
- Work closely with Central Merch FP&A to ensure management reporting accuracy and to standardize and optimize reporting processes
- Draft initial narratives on variance and KPI trends for review cycles
- Utilize financial reporting tools such as Excel, Tableau, SAP, and MFP to manage/analyze data and improve reporting capabilities
- Cultivate strong relationships within Finance and with business partners to support collaborative financial planning and decision-making
Skills
FP&A
Budgeting
Forecasting
Financial Analysis
P&L Management
Reporting
Variance Analysis
Business Partnering
Process Improvement
Capex
Opex
Excel
Financial Modeling
Walmart
Global retail chain offering affordable products
About Walmart
Walmart operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, providing a wide variety of products at low prices to everyday consumers, families, and communities. The company combines physical retail locations with an e-commerce platform, allowing customers to shop for groceries, apparel, electronics, and household items both in-store and online. Walmart's efficient supply chain management and large-scale purchasing enable it to maintain affordability, setting it apart from competitors. The company also offers financial services and health and wellness services, including pharmacies and vision centers. Walmart's goal is to save people money and support communities, as demonstrated by its efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and its commitment to social responsibility, including programs for veterans and military families.
Bentonville, ArkansasHeadquarters
1962Year Founded
$5,515MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Financial Services, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees
Benefits
PTO: Paid vacation, sick time, personal time and holiday time
10% discount on regularly priced general merchandise and fresh fruits and vegetables
6% 401(k) match to all employees, including hourly workers, after one year
Roth IRA available
Associate Stock Purchase Plan
maximum and eligible preventive care covered at 100%
Health reimbursement plans
Risks
Rising U.S. labor costs could pressure profit margins.
Amazon's grocery delivery expansion threatens Walmart's market share.
Fintech investments expose Walmart to financial regulatory risks.
Differentiation
Walmart's omnichannel strategy integrates physical and online retail seamlessly.
The company offers a wide range of products at consistently low prices.
Walmart's commitment to community support enhances its brand reputation.
Upsides
Walmart's investment in fintech expands its financial services offerings.
Robotics integration in distribution centers boosts operational efficiency.
Culturally themed product lines attract diverse customer segments.
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