Position Summary...
The Director, Operations Finance at Sam's Finance leads comprehensive financial planning, analysis, and forecasting to support operational decision-making across regions. This role involves developing P&L insights, sizing business initiatives, financial planning and partnering with business leaders to drive business performance. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional partners to identify trends, assess financial impacts, and recommend strategies that enhance operational efficiency and profitability. The Director ensures strong financial controls, supports month-end close processes, and drives continuous improvement initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
About the Team
The Sam's Club Operations Finance team drives financial strategy into actionable outcomes by enhancing profitability, managing risk, and improving operational efficiency. The team collaborates closely with business leaders and finance partners to translate fiscal goals into detailed plans through thorough analysis. Central to transformation efforts, the team develops scalable programs by defining scope, quantifying value, and building business cases. Combining strategic insight with practical execution, the team integrates analytics into daily workflows, empowering leaders with data-driven decision support to achieve business objectives effectively.
What you'll do...
Developing business cases and sizing initiatives.
Prepare and communicate budgets at regional, market, and club levels, incorporating historical data and business impacts.
Collaborate with Operations leadership and Finance teams to finalize budgets and update forecasts throughout the fiscal year.
Lead month-end closing activities, reviewing income statements, reconciling balance sheets, and ensuring accuracy of financial reporting.
Provide financial analysis and reporting to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, supporting operational improvements and strategic planning.
Drive process improvements to strengthen financial controls and enhance reporting efficiency.
Partner with business leaders to align financial strategies with operational goals and resource requirements.
What you'll bring:
Extensive experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and profit and loss management within large operational environments.
Proven ability to develop and maintain financial forecasting models and perform detailed business case analyses.
Strong expertise in month-end closing processes, financial planning, and variance analysis to support operational decision-making.
Proficiency in leveraging advanced tools such as Power BI, Essbase, and Excel for data-driven insights and reporting.
Demonstrated success in collaborating with cross-functional teams to align financial strategies with business objectives.
Skilled in identifying process improvements and implementing financial controls to enhance operational efficiency.
Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to senior leadership and business partners.
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process. Your Career Journey at Walmart: At Walmart, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here's what to expect when interacting with us as recruiters: We'll reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in "@walmart.com." or "@samsclub.com". All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: http://careers.walmart.com. There is no cost or payment required to apply or be considered for a position. If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity. Thank you for exploring opportunities at Walmart! At Sam's Club, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet!
-Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage
-Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance
-Paid time off benefits include PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices .
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Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
Live Better U is a company paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart (https://one.walmart.com/) .
The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location).
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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 5 years' experience in accounting, finance, or relevant area OR 7 years' experience
i n accounting, finance, or related area.
2 years' supervisory experience.
2 years' experience leading and completing cross-functional projects.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Strategic Planning, Working in a large, complex, matrixed organization
Masters: Business Administration
Financial & Insurance - Certified Public Accountant - Certification
Primary Location...
2101 Se Simple Savings Dr, Bentonville, AR 72712-4304, United States of America
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