Senior Manager, Finance - Transportation FP&A and Strategy
Walmart
Position Summary...Join Walmart as Senior Manager, Finance – Transportation FP&A and Strategy and play a key role in driving the financial performance and strategic direction of our omnichannel transportation business. As a strategic financial advisor, you’ll support executive leaders in developing both short- and medium-term strategies, deliver actionable insights through variance analysis and financial modeling, and support new transportation initiatives that impact over 295 million global customers each week. You’ll thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where belonging, sustainability, and community are core values, and you’ll be empowered from day one to do the best work of your career.
About the Team
The Transportation FP&A and Strategy team is a dynamic group supporting Walmart’s supply chain vision through rigorous financial planning, performance analysis, and strategic project support. We are passionate about leveraging data, building cross-functional partnerships, and enabling operational excellence at scale. As Senior Manager, you’ll be an essential partner to Transportation, Merchandising, and Finance leaders, driving projects that optimize business performance and shape Walmart’s future in logistics.What you'll do...Serve as a strategic financial advisor to Transportation executives, supporting the development of short- and medium-term strategies and providing financial and operational insights.Lead the driver-based forecasting process, incorporating business risks, industry trends, and changes in transportation strategy to deliver accurate and actionable reporting.Manage the annual operating plan (AOP), collaborating with finance partners, business teams, and support groups to build informed plans, meet deadlines, and propose process improvements.Conduct deep-dive variance analysis, explaining deviations between actuals and forecasts, and deliver insights to operators to support business performance.Collaborate across transportation, merchandising, and finance to deploy large-scale projects, driving improvements in transportation efficiency and performance.Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance the efficiency, agility, and accuracy of financial reporting and analysis.Build and manage relationships with key partners, accelerating business improvements and aligning stakeholders on critical initiatives.Provide advanced data analysis and financial modeling to support new transportation initiatives and operational execution. What you’ll bring: Extensive experience in FP&A, finance, or strategy within transportation, supply chain, or logistics environments.Proven ability to manage complex financial projects from inception to completion, including project planning, stakeholder alignment, and timely execution.Strong analytical skills and advanced proficiency in financial modeling, variance analysis, and data-driven decision-making.Ability to translate complex financial concepts into clear, actionable insights for both financial and non-financial stakeholders.Demonstrated experience driving process improvements, automation, and efficiency in financial reporting and planning.Deep understanding of transportation operations and industry dynamics, with the ability to identify key trends and recommend solutions.Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative approach to building cross-functional relationships and influencing business outcomes. At Walmart, 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 (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. 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. Live Better U is a Walmart-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.
The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
- Stock
1 year’s experience leading and completing cross-functional projects.
1 year’s supervisory experience.Preferred Qualifications...
About the Team
The Transportation FP&A and Strategy team is a dynamic group supporting Walmart’s supply chain vision through rigorous financial planning, performance analysis, and strategic project support. We are passionate about leveraging data, building cross-functional partnerships, and enabling operational excellence at scale. As Senior Manager, you’ll be an essential partner to Transportation, Merchandising, and Finance leaders, driving projects that optimize business performance and shape Walmart’s future in logistics.What you'll do...Serve as a strategic financial advisor to Transportation executives, supporting the development of short- and medium-term strategies and providing financial and operational insights.Lead the driver-based forecasting process, incorporating business risks, industry trends, and changes in transportation strategy to deliver accurate and actionable reporting.Manage the annual operating plan (AOP), collaborating with finance partners, business teams, and support groups to build informed plans, meet deadlines, and propose process improvements.Conduct deep-dive variance analysis, explaining deviations between actuals and forecasts, and deliver insights to operators to support business performance.Collaborate across transportation, merchandising, and finance to deploy large-scale projects, driving improvements in transportation efficiency and performance.Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance the efficiency, agility, and accuracy of financial reporting and analysis.Build and manage relationships with key partners, accelerating business improvements and aligning stakeholders on critical initiatives.Provide advanced data analysis and financial modeling to support new transportation initiatives and operational execution. What you’ll bring: Extensive experience in FP&A, finance, or strategy within transportation, supply chain, or logistics environments.Proven ability to manage complex financial projects from inception to completion, including project planning, stakeholder alignment, and timely execution.Strong analytical skills and advanced proficiency in financial modeling, variance analysis, and data-driven decision-making.Ability to translate complex financial concepts into clear, actionable insights for both financial and non-financial stakeholders.Demonstrated experience driving process improvements, automation, and efficiency in financial reporting and planning.Deep understanding of transportation operations and industry dynamics, with the ability to identify key trends and recommend solutions.Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative approach to building cross-functional relationships and influencing business outcomes. At Walmart, 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 (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. 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. Live Better U is a Walmart-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.
The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
- Stock
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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.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field and 4 years’ experience in accounting, finance, or related area OR 6 years’ experience in accounting, finance, or related area.1 year’s experience leading and completing cross-functional projects.
1 year’s supervisory experience.Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Analyzing data and interpreting results, Microsoft Office, Working in a large, complex, matrixed organizationMasters: Business AdministrationPrimary Location...311 North Walton Boulevard, 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.
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