Sr. Financial Analyst, Supply Chain Job in San Francisco, California US
Sr. Financial Analyst, Supply Chain
GENERAL SUMMARY: Walmart.com is seeking a SeniorFinancial Analyst who will support our Operations organization with a focus onFulfillment and inventory allocation. Main responsibilities include budgeting,forecasting and conducting analyses in support of the business; identifyingopportunities and risk, as well as driving business results; working with crossfunctional groups in Inbound Freight, Inventory Allocation, and Shipping and Transportationto quantify and monitor impact ofbusiness decisions across operating lines. The individualwill be expected to utilize their financial background to provide financialadvice to their respective business partners. As a result, candidates shouldpossess the interpersonal skills necessary to function effectively as anambassador and service provider while maintaining fiduciary responsibilities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES RESPONSIBILITIES: 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