2027 FT MBA Finance Leadership Development Program, Senior Manager, Finance

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Bentonville, AR, USA
Hybrid
90K-180K Annually
Senior level
Big Data • Cloud • Logistics • Machine Learning • Retail
The Role
Rotational finance leadership development program for MBA candidates, featuring three eight-month rotations across commercial finance, strategy, merchandising, supply chain, marketing, real estate, forecasting, and FP&A. Responsibilities include data analysis, financial modeling, strategic decision support, initiative implementation, leadership presentations, and cross-functional collaboration. Participants receive leadership training, mentorship, coaching, and exposure to senior executives while preparing for future finance leadership roles.
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Position Summary...

What you'll do...The Walmart Finance MBA Leadership Development Program is a highly competitive opportunity within the Finance organization, specifically targeting MBA students from select universities who aspire to work on some of the most challenging, innovative, and impactful projects Walmart has to offer.
You will have the opportunity to play a role in the biggest transition happening in retail (and beyond) right now. We are leaning into digital innovation and rapidly transforming our company from the largest brick & mortar retailer into a true omnichannel experience provider, delivering goods and services to our customers whenever, wherever, and however they want them.
The Walmart Finance MBA Leadership Development Program is a rotational program designed to accelerate the careers of participants as they grow into future leaders in Walmart Finance. After completing the 2-year program, participants can explore available opportunities across the organization and pursue roles aligned with their interests and career goals. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be positioned to pursue next-step opportunities aligned with their experience, performance, and demonstrated readiness for increased scope and responsibility.
What you can expect:
• Three eight-month rotations spanning multiple operating segments. Rotations span various Commercial Finance areas such as Strategy, Operations, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Marketing, Real Estate, and Forecasting, Planning & Analysis (FP&A). (Walmart U.S., Sam’s Club, International, and Corporate). These include teams such as: Omnichannel Strategic Finance; Corporate Development/M&A; Merchandise Finance; International FP&A; Financial Services; Health & Wellness; Digital Transformation; and Corporate Strategy. Each role is a mix of data analysis, financial modeling, strategic decision support, and initiative implementation.
• 4 weeks of dedicated training designed to elevate proficiency across a range of leadership, technical, and soft skills.
• Frequent access to senior leadership, CFO Speaker Series, and FLDP-only experiences at our Stores, Clubs and Supply Chain.
• Collaborative environment anchored by the FLDP cohort and strong alumni network.
• Formal peer and senior leader mentorship.
• Individualized development planning support, participation in assessments, and coaching debrief sessions.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Currently enrolled in an MBA program with a concentration in Finance or related field at the time of application with a graduation date prior to July 2027.
• 4+ years of industry or military work experience required.
• Professional experience in Finance, Strategy, Accounting, or related field preferred.
• 1 year of experience managing people or cross functional teams preferred.
• 2 year of experience working in a large, complex, matrixed organization preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, experience presenting to leadership.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, comfort with large datasets, proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Authorization to work in US without restrictions at the time of application
 
You will fit in great if you…
• Can excel at both high-level strategic thinking and detailed execution
• Use data as the background for solving complex problems
• Are successful at influencing others, leading teams, and working in a collaborative cross-functional, matrixed environment
• Have proven ability to manage multiple, contending priorities simultaneously
• Have the ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment, and when given a deadline you know how to motivate yourself, your managers, and associates to meet it
• Don’t hesitate in public speaking or writing a paper and you have strong verbal and written communication skills
• Enjoy working with numbers and using data to provide thought-provoking and workable solutions
• Have a track record of taking ownership and driving results
• See value in long-term thinking and large-scale impact to a company 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 https://one.walmart.com/notices. 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.
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.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
- Stock

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Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field and 4 years’ experience in accounting, finance, or related area OR 6 years’ experience in accounting, finance, or related area.
1 year’s experience leading and completing cross-functional projects.
1 year’s supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Analyzing data and interpreting results, Microsoft Office, Working in a large, complex, matrixed organization

Masters: Business Administration

Primary Location...

703 Associate Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of AmericaWalmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.

Skills Required

  • Currently enrolled in an MBA program with a Finance or related concentration and graduating before July 2027
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field plus four years of accounting, finance, or related experience, or six years of related experience
  • Four or more years of industry or military work experience
  • One year of experience leading and completing cross-functional projects
  • One year of supervisory experience
  • Authorization to work in the United States without restrictions at the time of application
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presenting to leadership
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills and comfort working with large datasets
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Professional experience in Finance, Strategy, Accounting, or a related field
  • One year of experience managing people or cross-functional teams
  • Two years of experience working in a large, complex, matrixed organization
  • Experience analyzing data and interpreting results
  • Microsoft Office experience
  • Master of Business Administration

Walmart Global Tech Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Walmart Global Tech and has not been reviewed or approved by Walmart Global Tech.

  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Compensation packages typically include base pay, performance bonuses, and stock awards, with access to an employee stock purchase plan. Feedback suggests annual bonus structures and stock grants are a consistent part of total compensation in many roles.
  • Retirement Support Retirement offerings include a company 401(k) match and stock purchase options that support long‑term savings. Feedback suggests these programs are a notable strength within the overall package.
  • Parental & Family Support Family benefits feature paid parental leave and adoption assistance, alongside tax‑advantaged accounts for healthcare spending. Feedback suggests these supports contribute meaningfully to perceived total rewards value.

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The Company
HQ: Bentonville, AR
578,950 Employees

What We Do

Walmart has a long history of transforming retail and using technology to deliver innovations that improve how the world shops and empower our 2.2 million associates. It began with Sam Walton and continues today with Global Tech associates working together to power Walmart and lead the next retail disruption. We’re a high-performing, primarily virtual workforce that is human-led and tech-empowered. Our world-class software engineers, data scientists and engineers, cybersecurity professionals, product managers and business service professionals work with top talent on cutting-edge technologies that create unique and innovative experiences for our associates, customers and members across Walmart, Sam’s Club and Walmart International. At Walmart Global Tech, one line of code or bold idea can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people – talk about epic impact at a global scale.

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