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Our Purpose
We work to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments and businesses realize their greatest potential. Our decency quotient, or DQ, drives our culture and everything we do inside and outside of our company. We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better business results.
Title and Summary
Director, Financial Planning & Analysis, LAC Overview:The Financial Planning & Analysis function manages all aspects of management reporting encompassing budgeting and forecasting, strategic and customer planning. This includes the management and execution of the corporate reporting and planning requirements as well as FBP for Strategy.
The FP&A Strategy Director is responsible across a broad spectrum of strategic processes and initiatives (long term planning, QBRs, QORs) while managing and executing key regional reporting and planning requirements (pricing, R&Os, etc). The role will require the individual to understand the business model deeply and provide deep finance support directly to the business.
Role:
Manages all strategic planning aspects at LAC Level: quarterly business reviews, quarterly operating reviews, executive presentations, etc. Key Financial Business Partner for LAC Strategy and Americas Strategy.
Partner with LAC Pricing to create pricing schedule and track pricing contribution to P&L.
Partner with the business to support both near-term and long-term strategic growth plans, assist with business case modeling, and provide thought leadership.
Provides financial insights to leadership and supports the driving and execution of strategy by applying an understanding of key drivers, pricing, expenses, and products; highlights areas of risk and opportunity and makes recommendations on resolutions.
Support / drive efficiencies, standardization and automation
Review and respond promptly to ad-hoc requests for information and analysis.
Develops and/or continues improve market level and in-region financial analysis and reporting.
Apply strategic understanding of business dynamics in regional markets and competitive forces in driving creative responses and formulating mitigating strategies.
Support continuous reviews of existing processes to assess operational efficiency and development and implementation of process improvements
All About You
A finance professional majoring in Economics, Finance, Engineering, or Business Administration (MBA/CPA Preferred).
Previous experience in FP&A is required. Should have demonstrated experience in managing complex management reporting to regional, country, and corporate stakeholders.
Leadership experience working with executive and senior management levels and leading or participating on cross-functional teams or initiatives
Experience consulting and providing advice and feedback to the business on risk and opportunity considerations, leveraging advanced analytical techniques and outside trends and events.
Strong project management experience; demonstrated ability to lead initiatives
The ideal candidate is fast-paced and highly data-analytical, demonstrating business acumen and thought leadership in delivering results within a global, growing, and profitable business.
Advanced MS Office skills (primarily Excel, PowerPoint) and working knowledge of enterprise financial systems (e.g. Oracle/Hyperion, SAP) and other tools such as Alteryx, Power BI, Tableau etc.
A team player who can communicate effectively and develop solid working relationships across multiple levels and organizational boundaries is required. Mastercard is an 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. 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.
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