Director, Finance

Position Summary

As a Director, Finance you’ll be the key relationship manager for merchant teams, providing financial insight and partnership across the Optical department. This is a high-impact, highly visible role for someone who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys solving complex problems, and wants to shape the future of retail finance. If you’re looking for a dynamic opportunity to push the business forward, this is the role for you.

The Health & Wellness Merchandise Finance team collaborates closely with merchants to manage all financial aspects of the Optical strategy. This team leads annual operating plans, long-range planning, forecasting, and supports strategic initiatives set by leadership. It also supports the Payer function which negotiates and manages insurance plans for Optical. Operating in a dynamic environment, the team handles both structured and ambiguous projects, emphasizing flexibility and strategic thinking.

Associates contribute to Walmart’s financial goals by providing insightful analysis and supporting decision‑making processes that drive business performance and growth.

• Drive business performance through P&L analysis, supplier negotiations, and financial implication assessments
• Lead and support ad hoc and ambiguous projects, providing structure and actionable insights
• Analyze and communicate financial targets, risks, and opportunities to cross‑functional partners
• Develop complex financial models and presentations for senior and executive management
• Collaborate with senior leaders to align business goals with corporate objectives and retail trends
• Ensure robust financial controls and transparency in reporting and processes

• Proven experience in finance, business analysis, or merchandising, ideally within a large, complex organization
• Strong relationship management skills and the ability to influence and challenge business partners
• Comfort with ambiguity and a flexible, solutions‑oriented mindset
• Advanced analytical skills, including financial modeling and scenario analysis
• Experience leading cross‑functional projects and driving business outcomes
• Ability to communicate complex financial concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences
• Strategic thinking with a focus on continuous improvement and business growth

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  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. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.

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The annual salary range for this position is $ - $. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include stock.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field and 5 years’ experience in accounting, finance, or relevant area OR 7 years’ experience in accounting, finance, or related area.
• 2 years’ supervisory experience.
• 2 years’ experience leading and completing cross‑functional projects.

• Strategic Planning, Working in a large, complex, matrixed organization
• Master’s:
  Business Administration
• Financial & Insurance - Certified Public Accountant - Certification

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