Job Description

Our Purpose

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.

Title and Summary

Director, Financial Planning & AnalysisJob Title:
Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

The Director, Financial Planning & Analysis is responsible for the timely execution of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting for the Technology business unit. This critical role involves collaborating with Technology Finance, Corporate FP&A and Technology Leadership to provide strong financial management and insights to support optimal decision making
Reporting to the VP, Financial Planning & Analysis for Technology, this role will perform a broad spectrum of financial processes and strategic initiatives for Technology.

Role:
The Director is responsible for supporting a broad spectrum of financial processes and initiatives including but not limited to the following:

• Lead key aspects of financial management for Technology including budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and target setting processes; monitor performance and analyze and report on variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Manage forecasts, aligning with the overall Technology Finance Team; identify financial risks and opportunities, implementing strategies to mitigate & ensure compliance with policies, standards and regulations
• Provides financial insights to leadership, leveraging an advanced understanding of budgeting, long range planning and forecasting at detailed levels to assist in decision making and enhance financial performance; recommend new metrics to measure success
• Collaborates with senior business partners, acting as a trusted advisor on financial matters, ensuring alignment with goals and strategies; partner with sourcing to deliver efficiencies
alignment with targets; performs variance analysis to deliver and articulate arguments in an effective manner
• Assists with strategy and process improvements related to budgeting, forecasting, systems and other key areas to ensure alignment with objectives; proactively identifies ways to improve processes and executes agreed upon improvements sharing best practices with other Business Units
• Assists in creating quarterly operating review decks and manages monthly executive leadership updates
• Manages a team, conducts goal setting and performance appraisal processes, identifies, and coaches top talent within own team
• Perform other ad hoc projects and financial analyses as needed including those for new business cases

All About You:
• Robust understanding of Corporate FP&A processes and experience in Technology Finance strongly preferred
• Strong analytical skills with an eye on details, coupled with the ability to have a helicopter view and big picture strategic perspective
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, Oracle, and Hyperion; prefer understanding of Apptio and Agile IT methodology
• Effective communication and influencing skills; ability to build credibility and rapport with senior management
• Energetic and motivated team player with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and teams, driving projects and key initiatives to successful completion.
• Ability to work independently and to drive process improvement initiatives
• Strong organizational skills and sense of prioritization
• Proficient in managing multiple concurrent initiatives simultaneously
• Experience in managing a diverse, multifunctional, global Finance organization, including motivating, developing and inspiring Finance professionals
• Good working knowledge of general accounting and internal controls
• Proven presentation skills, including strong oral and written capabilities including executive level presentations
• Master’s Degree preferred in Finance, Business or related fieldMastercard is a merit-based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact reasonable_accommodation@mastercard.com and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.

Corporate Security Responsibility

All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:

• Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices;

• Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;

• Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and

• Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.

In line with Mastercard’s total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. The base salary offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include: insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance); flexible spending account and health savings account; paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave); 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time, 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire; 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays; 401k with a best-in-class company match; deferred compensation for eligible roles; fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities; eligibility for tuition reimbursement; and many more. Mastercard benefits for interns generally include: 56 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time; jury duty leave; and on-site fitness facilities in some locations.

Pay Ranges

O'Fallon, Missouri: $142,000 - $234,000 USD