(USA) Director, Finance - International Tech & Product

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Join Walmart as a Director, Finance – International Tech & Product and your work could help over 295 million global customers live better every week. Yes, we are the Fortune #1 company. But you’ll quickly find we’re a company who wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Walmart is where the world’s most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our stores. Join us and you'll discover why we are a world leader in diversity and inclusion, sustainability, and community involvement.  From day one, you’ll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life.

The Finance Director for International Tech & Product, plays a critical leadership role in managing the financial health of the segment’s technology and product development functions. This role will work closely with senior leadership, including the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Chief Product Officer (CPO), and other key stakeholders, to provide financial oversight, strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and business analysis. The position is integral to ensuring that technology investments and product development initiatives are aligned with our customers needs, the company’s overall financial goals, growth strategies, and profitability objectives.  If you love making impacts at massive scale, this is the role for you. 

Key Competencies:

• Financial acumen with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong business partnership skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with senior leadership, technology, and product teams.
• High degree of integrity, accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure.
• A forward-thinking approach to financial planning, with a deep understanding of the retail technology landscape and emerging trends.

You’ll make an impact by:

Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis

• Partner with the technology and product development teams to develop and execute strategic financial plans that support business objectives.
• Provide financial modeling, business case analysis, and performance insights to inform key technology and product decisions.
• Analyze cost structures, identify opportunities for cost optimization, and recommend financial strategies for maximizing returns on technology investments.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process for technology and product development departments, ensuring alignment with the company’s financial goals.
• Track and manage departmental spend/forecast, ensuring alignment with budget and forecasting adjustments where necessary.

Cost Management & Investment Decisions

• Collaborate with product managers and technology leaders to assess the financial viability of new technology and product investments.
• Provide insight into ROI on technology investments and product design/engineering efforts, balancing innovation with financial discipline.

Performance & Reporting

• Regularly report on financial performance, highlighting trends, variances, and potential risks to senior management.
• Support the International CFO and executive leadership team with quarterly and annual financial reporting to ensure transparency and strategic decision-making.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with product teams, IT departments, and business leaders to ensure that financial considerations are integrated into the decision-making process.
• Act as a trusted advisor to technology and product le