MANAGER, FINANCE

Position Summary...

The Manager FP&A will be responsible for driving the Central FP&A deliverables around month-end close, monthly forecasting, annual operating plans, and long-range planning. This role requires close collaboration with Business Finance partners to ensure accurate financial reporting and strategic financial planning. A key focus will be on driving automation and standardization initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial processes.

What you'll do...

Our Team

We as 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 solution which helps in overall success of Walmart’s eCommerce and Stores 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.

Role Overview:

The Manager FP&A will be responsible for driving the Central FP&A deliverables around month-end close, monthly forecasting, annual operating plans, and long-range planning. This role requires close collaboration with Business Finance partners to ensure accurate financial reporting and strategic financial planning. A key focus will be on driving automation and standardization initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Month-End Close: Lead the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Forecasting: Develop and manage monthly forecasts, providing insights and recommendations to business leaders.
• Annual Operating Plans: Coordinate the preparation of annual operating plans, aligning with business objectives and financial targets.
• Long-Range Planning: Oversee the development of long-range plans, incorporating market trends and business strategies.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Business Finance partners to gather data, validate assumptions, and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Financial Analysis: Conduct detailed financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Reporting: Prepare and present financial reports to senior management, highlighting key metrics and insights.
• Proactively provide view of risks/opportunities and other forward-looking information to leadership.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial planning and analysis.
• Automation Initiatives: Lead the implementation of automation tools and technologies to streamline financial processes, reduce manual effort, and improve data accuracy.
• Drive simplification & standardization of overall FP&A processes in partnership with US Finance, Enterprise Business Services and other groups so that stakeholders get consistent & reliable reports

Qualifications:

• Education: Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field. Professional certifications (e.g., CA, CPA) preferred.
• Experience: 6 to 8 years of experience in FP&A, preferably within a GCC or large-scale operations.
• Skills: Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial reporting applications. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively.
• Leadership: Proven track record of leading teams and managing complex financial processes.

Preferred Attributes:

• Excellent financial modeling skills and knowledge of accounting principles
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and projects simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and statutory concepts.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience with financial automation tools (e.g., RPA, AI) and standardization platforms (e.g., ERP systems) to drive efficiency and accuracy.

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 with primary in office presence coupled with an optimal mix of virtual presence. We use our campuses to collaborate and be together in person, as business needs require and for development and networking opportunities. This approach helps us make quicker decisions, remove location barriers across our global team, be more flexible in our personal lives.

Benefits

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.

Belonging

We aim to create a culture where every associate feels valued for who they are, rooted in respect for the individual. Our goal is to foster a sense of belonging, to create opportunities for all our associates, customers and suppliers, and to be a Walmart for everyone.

At Walmart, our vision is "everyone included." By fostering a workplace culture where everyone is—and feels—included, everyone wins. Our associates and customers reflect the makeup of all 19 countries where we operate. By making Walmart a welcoming place where all people feel like they belong, we’re able to engage associates, strengthen our business, improve our ability to serve customers, and support the communities where we operate.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Walmart, Inc., is an Equal Opportunities 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 unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions – while being inclusive of all people.

Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field and 2 years' experience in accounting, finance, or relevant area OR 4 years' experience in accounting, finance, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Data Analysis and Insights, Microsoft Office, Supervising Associates

Primary Location...

4,5,6, 7 Floor, Building 10, Sez, Cessna Business Park, Kadubeesanahalli Village, Varthur Hobli , India