Senior Financial Planner, Sam's Finance

Walmart - BENTONVILLE, AR

Position Summary:

• Develops category financial budgeting, forecasting and profit and loss (P&L) records by forecasting key financial metrics (sales, profit, stock keeping units (SKUs) and inventory); calculating annual, monthly, weekly and daily financial projections.

• Conducts financial analysis and prepares reports (i.e. historical sales trends, seasonality charts) to understand and explain business trends. Assesses the impact of key variables (i.e. seasonal events, assortment mix, market dynamics) on item, subcategory and category performance.

• Evaluates and mitigates exposure to risk that may impact the financial plan; reconciles financial results of assortment changes; analyzes financial forecasts and compares them to actual results; identifies and forms actionable plans to correct discrepancies in the financial plan.

• Designs and interprets category and subcategory financial strategies and makes recommendations to influence strategic decisions and key event plans for merchandise categories.

• Plans pre-season and maintains in-season item level assortment and feature plans; partners with replenishment to develop inventory plans; produces and communicates sell-through and item indexing; identifies and addresses liability issues that may affect financial plans.

• Executes planning calendar for merchandise categories by driving key stakeholder accountability for achieving deadlines; makes presentations in financial plan review meetings; provides clear financials and item plans for line reviews.

• Ensures business needs are being met by evaluating the ongoing effectiveness of current plans, programs and initiatives; consults with business partners and key stakeholders; solicits, evaluates and applies suggestions for improving efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

• Promotes and supports company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity

Qualifications:

• 1 year of supervisory experience OR 1 year experience leading cross-functional projects.
• Bachelor s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field and 2 years experience in finance or related field OR 5 years experience in finance or related field.

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Posted: 30+ days ago

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