(USA) 2026 FT MBA Finance Leadership Development P...

Walmart Finance MBA Leadership Development Program

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.

From day one, you will have the opportunity to influence decisions at the Fortune 1 Company. Our ongoing transformation ensures countless challenging projects to tackle, strategies to reshape, and changes to manage.

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. Participants exit the program in 24 months with the ability to influence what team they join next. High performing participants will have the opportunity to be considered for a Director promotion upon successful completion of the program. We are seeking MBAs with a track record of high performance, diverse skills, and professional experience in finance, quantitative, or strategic roles.

What you can expect : Three eight-month rotations spanning multiple operating segments (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. Examples include : o Store Automation : build dynamic financial models to measure and influence capital allocation for multiple robotics initiatives and recommend optimal rollout sequence. o Merchandise Optimization : Analyze merchandise categories to optimize inventory configuration and identify where Walmart should grow, contract, or shift online. o Omni-Channel Planning : Work across Operations teams to create, communicate, and incentivize annual profit and loss targets at the intersection of eCommerce and stores. 4 weeks of dedicated training designed to elevate proficiency across a range of leadership, technical, and soft skills. Frequent access to senior leadership, executive roundtables, 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. Exposure to individual and group coaching sessions. Capstone experiential learning project sponsored by officer-level leadership. 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 2026. 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 Like adventures and taking risks See value in long-term thinking and large-scale impact to a company