Senior Manager, Creative – Business Strategy & Financial Planning

Walmart

. Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team responsible for business strategy, data strategy and analytics, financial planning, reporting, and business operations .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • United StatesSenior💰 $108,000 - $234,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in Financial Planning, Business Strategy, and Data Strategy, with a strong ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and transform complex data into actionable business insights. Proficient in developing executive-level presentations and implementing effective financial management processes.

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Financial PlanningBusiness StrategyData StrategyTeam LeadershipExecutive-Level Presentations

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingForecastingScenario PlanningInvestment EvaluationResource PlanningData AnalyticsReporting StrategiesBusiness OperationsStrategic AnalysisBudgeting

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationAnalytical ThinkingTalent DevelopmentCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

MBA

Industry Keywords

Creative Business StrategyDigital Content ManagementEditorial ManagementRetail ManagementCreative Agencies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team responsible for business strategy, data strategy and analytics, financial planning, reporting, and business operations
Establish the vision, roadmap, priorities, and operating model for the Creative Business Strategy & Financial Planning function
Develop and deliver executive-level presentations, recommendations, and narratives that simplify complex business, data, and financial information
Lead Walmart Creative's end-to-end annual financial management and planning process, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
Lead strategic analyses related to new capabilities, operating models, workforce strategies, technologies, tools, partnerships, and investment opportunities
Oversee development of an integrated data strategy connecting operational, financial, resourcing, workflow, and performance data
Transform business, financial, and operational data into actions that improve effectiveness, investment decisions, and scalability

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Analytics, Marketing, or a related field; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred
Minimum qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Design, Marketing, Creative Writing, Advertising, Fine Arts, or related field and 3 years' experience in editorial content management or related field OR 5 years' experience in editorial content management or related field
8+ years of experience across Financial Planning, Business Strategy, Business Operations, Consulting, or related disciplines
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and developing talent across strategic, analytical, financial, and technical functions
Experience operating within a large, complex, and highly matrixed organization
Strong business and financial acumen, including forecasting, scenario planning, investment evaluation, financial modeling, and resource planning
Ability to connect data and financial information to actionable business recommendations
Experience defining and implementing data, analytics, reporting, and measurement strategies
Preferred qualifications include Digital Content Management, Editorial, Retail Management, Supervising Associates, and working for or with creative agencies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based bonus awards
Medical, vision and dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
Paid time off (including sick leave)
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement leave
Jury duty leave
Voting leave
Short-term and long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
PTO and/or PPTO for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
Live Better U paid education benefit
English Language Learning and short-form certificates through Live Better U
Tuition, books, and fees completely paid through Live Better U
Stock compensation may be included for certain positions