(USA) Director, Finance

Position Summary...

We are on the lookout for a visionary Finance Director to join our dynamic team and spearhead our tech portfolio. As a Finance Director, you will be at the forefront of coordinating Technology meetings with Senior Walmart US leadership, leading the innovative US 4itB finance team for Product and UX/UI Design, managing strategic trade-off discussions within the technology portfolio, and aligning goals with resources to drive exceptional results. This role demands a strategic thinker with outstanding leadership and communication skills, capable of optimizing financial performance and championing our tech initiative

What you'll do...

Strategy & Planning:

• Develop and implement financial strategies to support the technology portfolio.
• Align strategic goals with resource planning and budget management.
• Deliver insightful financial recommendations to empower decision-making processes.
• Collaborate with technology and business strategy teams to ensure seamless integration of financial planning and execution.
• Set future expense targets and analyze business performance in partnership with cross-functional teams (4itB teams, Business Strategy, People, and Finance teams).

• Leadership & Coordination:
  • Lead Product and Design finance teams to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
  • Orchestrate and manage regular high-impact meetings (e.g., Digital Asset Council, Tech Portfolio Reviews) to track and monitor business performance and workstream status.
  • Facilitate trade-off discussions to optimize resource allocation and project outcomes.

• Decision Support:
  • Establish robust financial modeling standards that incorporate relevant and accurate assumptions, expectations, and known risks for tech workstreams, structuring a methodology for “common currency” evaluations.
  • Prepare compelling presentations and supporting materials for critical business decisions.
  • Communicate forecasts, assumptions, and variances to senior management with clarity and precision.

• Team Development:
  • Provide mentorship and development opportunities for associates, fostering a culture of growth and excellence.
  • Select, train, and inspire team members to achieve their full potential.
  • Assign duties and cultivate a collaborative, team-based work environment.
  • Set performance expectations and conduct regular evaluations to ensure continuous improvement.
  • Recognize and reward success, providing coaching for improvement.

• Continuous Improvement:
  • Ensure business needs are being met by evaluating the effectiveness of current plans, programs, and initiatives.
  • Consult with business partners, managers, co-workers, or other key stakeholders.
  • Solicit, evaluate, and apply suggestions for improving efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
  • Participate in and support community outreach events.

• Compliance & Ethics:
  • Promote and support company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity.
  • Train and provide direction to others in their use and application.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and utilize/support the Open Door Policy.

What you’ll bring:

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to align financial planning with business goals.
• Proficient in financial modeling and analysis.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional tea