Finance Manager FP&A

The Finance Manager for Visa Commercial Solutions (VCS) will play a crucial role in supporting the financial strategy and performance of Visas B2B payments across Europe.

The position requires proficiency in financial analysis budgeting and forecasting to support the growth and operational efficiency of VCSs diverse portfolio which encompasses solutions for Small Business Large Middle Market Businesses and New Verticals.

The incumbent will report to the VCS Finance Director and will focus on using data and applying analytical rigor to provide insights bringing life to MI reporting and adding value in business decisions whether during the budget round during the year or at specific investment decision points.

This role involves collaborating closely with multiple stakeholders such as VCS business team VCS global finance team broader Europe FP&A team and cluster finance teams.  Therefore curiosity flexibility the ability to multi-task and being self-driven are all required. 

This is an excellent opportunity to advance in a business partnering role with comprehensive P&L oversightcovering both revenues and operating expensesand support a rapidly growing business that is gaining global recognition.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Support delivery of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and ad-hoc strategic financial planning exercises including What-If scenario analysis and responses to multi-year revenue and expense challenges

• Build a good understanding of the Visa Commercial Solutions business models to add insightful commentary to business results to help senior management run their business
• Leverage data and business expertise to deep dive into key business trends and performance drivers to provide new insights and influence business strategy
• Support the Visa Commercial Solutions stakeholders in building robust business cases for new investments products and services to drive commercial value and support strategic planning and client deals
• Coordinate and consolidate inputs from the Cluster Finance teams and VCS leads in European markets Hub and Global Finance team for an overall view of VCS finances

Finance Business partnering

• Develop effective working relationships with key stakeholders and work closely with them to produce the Visa Commercial Solutions annual budget quarterly forecasts and monthly reporting covering both revenues and operating expenses
• Clearly communicate compelling messages to senior executives external business partners and Finance counterparts in other functions and regions
• Assist and respond to ad hoc queries in a timely and appropriate manner and be agile in approach to contribute to successful delivery of the teams broad range of business partnering and analytical responsibilities

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Qualifications :

Basic Qualifications
5 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelors Degree or at least 2 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters MBA JD MD) or 0 years of work experience with a PhD

Preferred Qualifications
6 or more years of work experience with a Bachelors Degree or 4 or more years of relevant experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters MBA JD MD) or up to 3 years of relevant experience with a PhD
Excellent analytical data and problem-solving skills with superb attention to detail
Suitable experience providing analytical insights in a commercial environment
Exceptional interpersonal skills to build an effective and trusted business partnering relationship
Strong oral and writing capabilities and the ability to tell the story behind the numbers to senior level executives
Self-starter with ability to work independently with limited guidance within a complex and commercially oriented environment
Team oriented collaborative and resourceful with the ability to flourish in a matrix environment
Experience in the payments and good knowledge of banking industry is preferred

Additional Information :

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time