Director, Finance

703 Associate Dr
Bentonville, AR

R-

$110,000 - $220,000/yr

Regular/ Permanent

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary:
The Director, Finance leads long-term financial planning by collaborating across departments to align financial targets with corporate goals. This role provides strategic insights through complex financial modeling, risk assessment, and performance analysis to support informed decision-making. The Director oversees financial reporting accuracy, enhances control processes, and drives continuous improvement initiatives. By fostering strong partnerships and guiding talent development, this position ensures operational excellence and integrity while advancing business strategies that promote sustainable growth and value creation for the organization.

About the team:
Join a dedicated Central Finance team that leads enterprise-wide financial forecasting, planning, and analysis to support strategic decision‑making across the company. This team collaborates closely with cross‑functional partners to develop financial models, manage risk controls, and enhance reporting transparency. Members are committed to driving business performance through clear communication, continuous improvement, and effective resource management. The team fosters a professional environment focused on talent development, accountability, and integrity, ensuring alignment with company values while delivering impactful financial insights that support Walmart’s mission to create opportunities and serve millions

globally.

What you'll do:

• Lead long‑term financial forecasting and planning by collaborating with departments to align financial targets with corporate goals and assess associated risks.
• Partner with senior management to analyze business performance, identify gaps, and provide insights on budget processes and retail trends.
• Manage control structures to mitigate financial misstatement risks and enhance transparency in financial reporting systems.
• Develop complex financial models and prepare presentations to support strategic business decisions and communicate forecasts.
• Oversee global financial consolidation, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies with teams.
• Drive business strategy by analyzing costs, forecasts, and operational processes to identify improvement opportunities.
• Support talent development and succession planning to maintain a skilled workforce.

What you'll bring:

• Extensive experience in financial planning, analysis, and management, including developing and communicating long‑term financial strategies.
• Proven ability to create complex financial models and forecasts to support strategic business decisions.
• Strong expertise in budgeting, variance analysis, and financial reporting with a focus on accuracy and transparency.
• Demonstrated skill in risk assessment and mitigation within financial control structures.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with senior leadership and cross‑functional teams to align financial goals with corporate objectives.
• Leadership experience in talent development, mentoring, and fostering high‑performing teams.
• Commitment to integrity, ethics, and compliance in all financial practices.

Minimum Qualifications...

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

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.

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary:
The Director, Finance leads long‑term financial planning by collaborating across departments to align financial targets with corporate goals. This role provides strategic insights through complex financial modeling, risk assessment, and performance analysis to support informed decision‑making. The Director oversees financial reporting accuracy, enhances control processes, and drives continuous improvement initiatives. By fostering strong partnerships and guiding talent development, this position ensures operational excellence and integrity while advancing business strategies that promote sustainable growth and value creation for the organization.

About the team:
Join a dedicated Central Finance team that leads enterprise‑wide financial forecasting, planning, and analysis to support strategic decision‑making across the company. This team collaborates closely with cross‑functional partners to develop financial models, manage risk controls, and enhance reporting transparency. Members are committed to driving business performance through clear communication, continuous improvement, and effective resource management. The team fosters a professional environment focused on talent development, accountability, and integrity, ensuring alignment with company values while delivering impactful financial insights that support Walmart’s mission to create opportunities and serve millions

globally.

What you’ll do:

• Lead long‑term financial forecasting and planning by collaborating with departments to align financial targets with corporate goals and assess associated risks.
• Partner with senior management to analyze business performance, identify gaps, and provide insights on budget processes and retail trends.
• Manage control structures to mitigate financial misstatement risks and enhance transparency in financial reporting systems.
• Develop complex financial models and prepare presentations to support strategic business decisions and communicate forecasts.
• Oversee global financial consolidation, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies with teams.
• Drive business strategy by analyzing costs, forecasts, and operational processes to identify improvement opportunities.
• Support talent development and succession planning to maintain a skilled workforce.

What you’ll bring:

• Extensive experience in financial planning, analysis, and management, including developing and communicating long‑term financial strategies.
• Proven ability to create complex financial models and forecasts to support strategic business decisions.
• Strong expertise in budgeting, variance analysis, and financial reporting with a focus on accuracy and transparency.
• Demonstrated skill in risk assessment and mitigation within financial control structures.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with senior leadership and cross‑functional teams to align financial goals with corporate objectives.
• Leadership experience in talent development, mentoring, and fostering high‑performing teams.
• Commitment to integrity, ethics, and compliance in all financial practices.

Minimum Qualifications...

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

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...

Strategic Planning, Working in a large, complex, matrixed organizationMasters: Business AdministrationFinancial & Insurance - Certified Public Accountant - Certification

Primary Location...

703 Associate Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of AmericaWalmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.

Walmart is committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.

Benefits you’ll enjoy

• Discount Card
• Get 10% off
• Walmart associates are eligible for a 10% discount card on most regular‑priced items and fresh produce in‑store and on select items at Walmart.com. Eligible after 90 days of employment.
• Live Better U
• 100% covered
• Earn a degree or in‑demand skills certificates with no debt- Walmart covers 100% of tuition and books. Live Better U offers 60+ programs for Associates to pursue their dreams.
• Ready to grow your career? Walmart Academy offers job‑specific retail training and leadership courses to help Associates reach their career goals.
• Medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs for you and your family
• Access mental health resources and assistance programs for life’s challenges
• Training, leadership programs, and clear paths to advance.

Imagine a workplace surrounded by innovation.At Walmart’s new Home Office in Bentonville, Arkansas, we’re redefining what it means to work at a global leader.

Set on 350 acres of thoughtfully revitalized land, our new campus seamlessly integrates the charm of Northwest Arkansas with cutting edge design and technology. From biking trails and outdoor courtyards to flexible, tech‑enabled workspaces, every detail reflects our commitment to sustainability, connection, and culture.

With amenities like on‑site childcare at our Little Squiggles Children’s Enrichment Center, the Walton Family Whole Health & Fitness Center, and a vibrant food hall featuring local and international favorites, we’re creating a space where work‑life balance isn’t just a goal—it’s a reality.

Beyond the campus, Bentonville offers a dynamic lifestyle with world‑class dining, art at the Crystal Bridges Museum, and countless outdoor activities.

Whether you’re exploring High South cuisine, enjoying live performances at our new amphitheater, or cycling the Razorback Greenway, you’ll experience the perfect blend of small‑town charm and big‑city amenities.

Join us at Walmart and grow your career alongside a community that feels like home.

This isn’t just a workplace—it’s a destination for leaders eager to make a difference.

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