Financial Analyst

Job Description

Walton Enterprises (WEI) is seeking an experienced professional with strong financial, analytical, and project management skills to join its Accounting team as a Senior Financial Analyst.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

We are committed to embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization to foster an environment where all associates THRIVE and belong.  We do this by creating:

• a culture committed to continuous learning that recognizes and values differences
• an environment of respect and connection to learn from the richness of identities, experiences, and perspectives
• fair access for all to opportunities for growth and advancement

About the Position

Members of the WEI finance operations team serve as trusted partners, working closely with other WEI teams to ensure financial and business processes are designed to run simply and efficiently. In this capacity, a Financial Analyst will support WEI business leaders to develop and execute against their department budgets and manage processes that drive the overall financial results of the company.  

The ideal candidate will be highly detail-oriented, an excellent communicator, and a service-oriented partner who will work to deliver world class service to our business partners.

Responsibilities

The Financial Analyst will support a Sr. Financial Analyst and other WEI teams to drive WEI financial performance and ensure financial operations run efficiently.

General responsibilities include:

• Supporting processes for quarterly billing, revenue management and associate productivity
• Supporting the annual budget process for WEI and providing forecast and spending updates
• Tracking and reporting on departmental spending and budget variances
• Analyzing financial data and supporting financial modeling as needed
• Preparing performance reports for leadership / discussion with principals
• Monitoring key performance metrics & variables to inform decision-making or track progress against financial objectives

Required qualifications include

• 2-year minimum relevant service in financial planning, forecasting and financial management
• Strong working knowledge of Excel and ability to manage large amounts of data
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem solving skills
• Attention to accuracy and detail
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex financial data into easily understood information
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting, finance, or related field, or equivalent experience

Preferred qualifications include

• Familiarity with financial software & coding or ability to automate manual financial processes
• Project management experience

Personal attributes that support your success

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• An organized and thoughtful approach to working
• A “Team First” person who is dedicated to achieving excellence and working well as a team
• Ability to embrace, develop, and consult toward creative solutions for ideas/concepts
• Confident and willing to share ideas, address concerns head-on, ask questions for clarification, handle feedback in a professional manner and have difficult conversations when appropriate
• A strong partner to all stakeholders, putting a priority on collaboration in support of developing best thinking and recommendations

All offers of employment are contingent on your successful completion (where permitted by state law) of a confidentiality agreement, background check, credit check, drug screen and verification of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19.  Vaccination exemptions as a reasonable accommodation for a qualified disability or sincerely held religious belief can be discussed at the time of an offer.  In addition, you will need to provide proper identification verifying your eligibility to work in the United States on your first day of work.

About the Finance Operations Team

The Financial Operations Team manages all financial processes for the WEI offices. The team manages revenue/billing and supports all departments in budgeting and expense management. The team prepares the consolidated financial statements for the company, supporting the leadership team with analysis, reporting and special projects. Members are currently based exclusively in Bentonville, AR.

About Walton Enterprises

Walton Enterprises supports the personal, philanthropic, and business activity for the Walton family. We are a family-led organization, supporting multiple generations of Sam & Helen Walton’s family.

Walton Enterprises is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building and maintaining a culturally diverse workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Basic Qualifications

• 2-year minimum relevant service in financial planning, forecasting and financial management
• Strong working knowledge of Excel and ability to manage large amounts of data
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem solving skills
• Attention to accuracy and detail
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex financial data into easily understood information
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting, finance, or related field, or equivalent experience