Sr. Financial Analyst

Sr. Financial Analyst - Supply Chain

Position Summary Position Summary Walmart.com is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst who will support our Operations organization with a focus on Fulfillment and inventory allocation. Main responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting and conducting analyses in support of the business; identifying opportunities and risk, as well as driving business results; working with cross functional groups in Inbound Freight, Inventory Allocation, and Shipping and Transportation to quantify and monitor impact of business decisions across operating lines. The individual will be expected to utilize their financial background to provide financial advice to their respective business partners. As a result, candidates should possess the interpersonal skills necessary to function effectively as an ambassador and service provider while maintaining fiduciary responsibilities. Position Description Position Description 1. Budgeting/ Planning (20%) ? Create annual operating, overhead and capital budgets in partnership with the Operations organization ? Support monthly PL review process by recapping actual results versus plan, preparing monthly variance reports for business owners, and analyzing key performance drivers ? Participate in long range financial planning process ? Present findings to corporate management that focus on year-over-year changes, key operating metrics and any key drivers that were influential in the creation of the plan 2. Forecasting Reporting (40%) ? Collaborate with Operations team to develop weekly financial forecasts that incorporates current business trends and strategies ? Quantify and articulate risks and opportunities in achieving forecasts and prepare weekly ?cause of change? reports related to these forecasts ? Create ad-hoc forecasts as needed during key periods (i.e. November / December holiday period) to provide insights into areas of risk and opportunity and influence business strategies or determine impact of key initiatives on forecast 3. Analysis (30%) ? Develop and maintain cross-functional relationships with key Operations business partners to ensure alignment on strategies to maximize financial results ? Lead automation of models and processes which result in streamlining forecasting, month-end and repetitive reporting ? Conduct ad-hoc analyses and build financial models to inform operating strategies, investment recommendations, and new business opportunities ? Proactively identify opportunities to improve efficiency in core Finance processes, to analyze the business from new value-added perspectives, and to enhance the strategic role of Finance in the organization 4. Accounting Support (10%) ? Monitor PL lines during monthly financial close ? Conduct research as needed during monthly close to explain variances to forecast and plan