# Manager, Workforce Management Financial Planning

## About the Role
The Manager of Workforce Management Financial Planning will oversee financial planning and budget management within the Marketplace Global Workforce Management (WFM) organization. This role focuses on aligning workforce plans, headcount, vendor expenses, and operational demands to financial outcomes. The manager will provide actionable insights and recommendations to leadership while ensuring adherence to budgetary constraints. The position collaborates closely with Operations, Finance, Data Analytics, Product, Technology, and external service providers to support efficient workforce investments that meet business demands.

In this capacity, the manager will lead budget planning, forecasting, and financial performance reporting. The role also involves monitoring actual spending against budget, identifying variances, and proactively communicating financial impacts, risks, and opportunities to relevant stakeholders. The overarching mission is to deliver clear executive insights that foster financial accountability and maintain budget discipline across the organization.

## Key Responsibilities
– Lead budget planning, forecasting, and financial performance reporting for Marketplace Global WFM.
– Monitor spending against budget and identify variances.
– Translate demand forecasts and capacity requirements into headcount, labor cost, and vendor spending plans.
– Develop financial models supporting hiring, productivity, outsourcing, and resource allocation decisions.
– Partner with Finance and Operations for annual and long-range planning.
– Maintain visibility into workforce cost drivers and deliver insights and recommendations to leadership.

## Required Skills
– Strong experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
– Understanding of workforce planning, capacity management, headcount modeling, and labor cost management.
– Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills, particularly with large datasets.
– Ability to connect operational demand, workforce requirements, and financial outcomes.
– Experience collaborating with Finance, Operations, Data Analytics, Product, Technology, and senior leadership.
– Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level communication.

## Preferred Skills
– SQL, data visualization, or business intelligence experience.
– Master’s degree in a related field such as computer science, finance, or management.
– Knowledge of creating inclusive digital experiences and familiarity with accessibility standards.

## Benefits
– Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
– Comprehensive health benefits (medical, vision, dental).
– 401(k) plan, stock purchase options, and company-paid life insurance.
– Paid time off including parental leave, family care leave, and more.
– Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
– Walmart-paid education benefits for associates.

## Useful Links
– Company Website: https://one.walmart.com/notices
– Benefits Information: https://one.walmart.com/notices

## Why You Might Be Interested
This opportunity allows for significant impact on the financial management and operational efficiency of the Marketplace Global WFM organization. You will collaborate with diverse teams across multiple functions, contributing to strategic decisions that influence the company’s workforce investments and financial outcomes. The role offers competitive compensation alongside comprehensive benefits, fostering both professional growth and personal well-being.