Job Title: Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis (Expenses background) Overview: Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. Our mission is 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. With connections across more than 210 countries and territories, we are building a sustainable world that unlocks priceless possibilities for all. 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. This Sr Analyst position is responsible for a broad spectrum of strategic processes and initiatives while managing and executing the corporate reporting and planning requirements. Role: 1. 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. 2. Support the development of the annual plan/budget and forecast for scheduled cycles. Ensure accurate data upload into Hyperion budgeting and forecasting tools. 3. Manage, develop, and update standardized financial reporting packages that support the business, including business metrics/KPIs. Identify and communicate revenue risks and opportunities. Respond promptly to ad-hoc requests for information and analysis. 4. Support Mastercard's strategic plans by providing relevant financial analytics and business insights to key stakeholders, developing robust tracking mechanisms. 5. Apply strategic understanding of business dynamics and competitive forces across markets to support the business in formulating mitigating strategies. 6. Implement financial process improvements by building and maintaining financial analysis and modeling tools; review and suggest enhancements to financial systems. 7. Identify opportunities for automation and more efficient methods of data creation and delivery, anticipating internal customer needs. All About You: - Educational qualification: Chartered Accountant, CPA, or MBA in Finance. - Experience in financial roles with advanced knowledge of expenses. - Proficiency with Business Intelligence tools and financial systems/applications (e.g., Hyperion, Oracle). - Understanding of reporting, forecasting, and budgeting techniques. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills. - Self-motivated with a proven success record in team environments. - Ability to deliver results in a fast-paced, high-accuracy environment. - Excellent communication and presentation skills. - Strong relationship management and networking abilities. - High commercial acumen, creativity, and maturity to challenge ideas and balance opportunities and threats. #J-18808-Ljbffr