Support the financial close process through the analysis of variances against budget, forecasts, prior year actuals, key business drivers and initiatives. Review and provide thoughtful business driven commentary to respective management teams
Support the development of the annual plan/budget and forecast for scheduled cycle. Also be responsible for ensuring accurate data upload into Hyperion budgeting and forecasting tool
Manage, develop and update standardized financial reporting packages that will help drive and support the business, inclusive of business metrics/KPIs. Also identify and communicate revenue risks and opportunities and review and respond promptly to ad-hoc requests for information and analysis
Support the development of presentations and analysis for quarterly business reviews (QBRs) and quarterly operating reviews (QORs), as well as ad hoc presentation
Support Mastercard strategic plans by providing relevant financial analytics and business insights to key stakeholders, while developing robust tracking mechanisms
Apply strategic understanding of business dynamics and competitive forces in different markets and supporting business to formulate mitigating strategies
Execute on financial process improvements by building and maintaining financial tools to perform analysis and modeling; review and create suggestions to financial systems
Investigate and create opportunities for automation and more efficient methods of creation and delivery anticipating needs of internal customers, members, and other stakeholders
On top of FP&A responsibilities will have the opportunity to assist other finance business partners across D&S
Support special projects as they arise
All About You
Educational qualification -Chartered Accountant or CPA or MBA Finance
Experience in financial roles with advanced knowledge and experience with all phases of financial planning and management
Good knowledge of Business Intelligence tools and experience with financial systems/applications (e.g. Hyperion and Oracle)
Good understanding of reporting, forecasting and budgeting techniques.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Self-motivated with a proven track record of delivering success while operating in a team environment.
Ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency and accuracy
Ability to manage multiple activities of different nature in a condensed timeframe
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong strategic thinking and business understanding.
Strong relationship management and networking skills.
High intellect with good commercial acumen and a creative approach to problem solving.
Ambitious, highly driven and motivated.
Maturity to challenge ideas and balance opportunities and threats.
