Walmart
(USA) Director, Finance - Sam's Finance Transforma...
Walmart, Bentonville, Arkansas, United States, 72712
Director, Finance - Sam's Finance Transformation
As a Director, Finance - Sam's Finance Transformation, you will play a key leadership role in shaping and executing the transformation agenda for our segment Finance organization. This high-impact, high-visibility role is designed for a strategic, execution-minded leader who can guide cross-functional workstreams, influence executive stakeholders, and bring modern capabilities into the heart of Finance. You'll operate in a 4-in-a-box model with partners in Product, Engineering, Design, and Business, driving holistic transformation that balances enterprise alignment with segment-specific needs. From enabling self-service data assets and implementing advanced planning tools to fostering behavioral change and modern ways of working, you'll be instrumental in helping Finance teams unlock capacity and focus more on strategic insights than manual tasks. What You'll Do
Key Responsibilities Strategy & Roadmap Execution Define and execute a multi-year transformation roadmap focused on foundational data, automation, planning tools, and GenAI use cases. Prioritize short-term wins that build momentum while keeping a clear eye on long-term vision and value creation. Align initiatives to enterprise transformation goals, while preserving a strong segment-specific voice and ensuring relevance to business partners. Cross-Functional Leadership Lead large-scale initiatives across Finance, Merchandising, Operations, eCommerce, and Supply Chain. Serve as a strategic thought partner to senior Finance and business leaders, including regular engagement with the segment CFO and other executive stakeholders. Guide the work of several associates without formal people leadershipcoaching, unblocking, and elevating outcomes. Data, Tools & Innovation Champion the development of finance-owned data assets that enable self-service analysis and automation. Partner with engineering and product to deploy new data assets and tools for Finance users. Stay curious about emerging technologies and test their relevance in real-world applicationsespecially those that reduce low-value work. Change Enablement & Culture Shift Partner with change management efforts including stakeholder communication, training, process redesign, and adoption. Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, encouraging experimentation and learning across the team. Model resilience, listening, and adaptability, recognizing that transformation is iterative, non-linear, and requires trust-building. Preferred Qualifications 812+ years of experience in Finance, Strategy, Transformation, or related fields; Retail or Consumer Goods experience strongly preferred. Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional programs and influence without direct authority. Strong grasp of finance operations, planning processes, and data architecture. Expertise in or strong exposure to tools like SAP, Power BI, SQL, and finance-specific tech solutions. Demonstrated executive communication skills, with comfort preparing materials and presenting to senior leadership. Strong strategic thinking paired with a bias for action and agile execution. MBA, CPA, or equivalent advanced degree a plus. What You'll Bring A blend of financial acumen, operational depth, and digital fluency. Curiosity and learning agilityan openness to asking questions, testing new ideas, and evolving your perspective. A collaborative mindset, empathy, and passion for enabling others through tools, data, and better ways of working. The ability to navigate ambiguity, bring clarity, and inspire action at all levels of the organization. A desire to shape the future of Finance at one of the world's largest and most innovative retailers. At Sam's Club, 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, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. 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. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. Live Better U is a company 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. The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00-$220,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Minimum Qualifications
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. Preferred Qualifications
Strategic Planning, Working in a large, complex, matrixed organization Masters: Business Administration Financial & Insurance - Certified Public Accountant - Certification Primary Location
2101 Se Simple Savings Dr, Bentonville, AR 72712-4304, United States of America About Sam's Club
Sam Walton opened the first Sam's Club in 1983 to meet a growing need among customers who wanted to buy merchandise in bulk. Since then, Sam's Club has grown rapidly, opening more than 600 clubs in the U.S. and 100 clubs internationally. By offering affordable, wholesale merchandise to members, Sam's Club helps make saving simple for families and small business owners. Sam's Club employs about 110,000 associates in the U.S. The average club is 134,000 square feet and offers bulk groceries and general merchandise. Most clubs also have specialty services, such as a pharmacy, an optical department, a photo center, or a tire and battery center.
As a Director, Finance - Sam's Finance Transformation, you will play a key leadership role in shaping and executing the transformation agenda for our segment Finance organization. This high-impact, high-visibility role is designed for a strategic, execution-minded leader who can guide cross-functional workstreams, influence executive stakeholders, and bring modern capabilities into the heart of Finance. You'll operate in a 4-in-a-box model with partners in Product, Engineering, Design, and Business, driving holistic transformation that balances enterprise alignment with segment-specific needs. From enabling self-service data assets and implementing advanced planning tools to fostering behavioral change and modern ways of working, you'll be instrumental in helping Finance teams unlock capacity and focus more on strategic insights than manual tasks. What You'll Do
Key Responsibilities Strategy & Roadmap Execution Define and execute a multi-year transformation roadmap focused on foundational data, automation, planning tools, and GenAI use cases. Prioritize short-term wins that build momentum while keeping a clear eye on long-term vision and value creation. Align initiatives to enterprise transformation goals, while preserving a strong segment-specific voice and ensuring relevance to business partners. Cross-Functional Leadership Lead large-scale initiatives across Finance, Merchandising, Operations, eCommerce, and Supply Chain. Serve as a strategic thought partner to senior Finance and business leaders, including regular engagement with the segment CFO and other executive stakeholders. Guide the work of several associates without formal people leadershipcoaching, unblocking, and elevating outcomes. Data, Tools & Innovation Champion the development of finance-owned data assets that enable self-service analysis and automation. Partner with engineering and product to deploy new data assets and tools for Finance users. Stay curious about emerging technologies and test their relevance in real-world applicationsespecially those that reduce low-value work. Change Enablement & Culture Shift Partner with change management efforts including stakeholder communication, training, process redesign, and adoption. Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, encouraging experimentation and learning across the team. Model resilience, listening, and adaptability, recognizing that transformation is iterative, non-linear, and requires trust-building. Preferred Qualifications 812+ years of experience in Finance, Strategy, Transformation, or related fields; Retail or Consumer Goods experience strongly preferred. Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional programs and influence without direct authority. Strong grasp of finance operations, planning processes, and data architecture. Expertise in or strong exposure to tools like SAP, Power BI, SQL, and finance-specific tech solutions. Demonstrated executive communication skills, with comfort preparing materials and presenting to senior leadership. Strong strategic thinking paired with a bias for action and agile execution. MBA, CPA, or equivalent advanced degree a plus. What You'll Bring A blend of financial acumen, operational depth, and digital fluency. Curiosity and learning agilityan openness to asking questions, testing new ideas, and evolving your perspective. A collaborative mindset, empathy, and passion for enabling others through tools, data, and better ways of working. The ability to navigate ambiguity, bring clarity, and inspire action at all levels of the organization. A desire to shape the future of Finance at one of the world's largest and most innovative retailers. At Sam's Club, 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, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. 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. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. Live Better U is a company 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. The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00-$220,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Minimum Qualifications
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. Preferred Qualifications
Strategic Planning, Working in a large, complex, matrixed organization Masters: Business Administration Financial & Insurance - Certified Public Accountant - Certification Primary Location
2101 Se Simple Savings Dr, Bentonville, AR 72712-4304, United States of America About Sam's Club
Sam Walton opened the first Sam's Club in 1983 to meet a growing need among customers who wanted to buy merchandise in bulk. Since then, Sam's Club has grown rapidly, opening more than 600 clubs in the U.S. and 100 clubs internationally. By offering affordable, wholesale merchandise to members, Sam's Club helps make saving simple for families and small business owners. Sam's Club employs about 110,000 associates in the U.S. The average club is 134,000 square feet and offers bulk groceries and general merchandise. Most clubs also have specialty services, such as a pharmacy, an optical department, a photo center, or a tire and battery center.