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 Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis Job Description Summary 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, including budgeting and forecasting, strategic and customer planning. This includes managing and executing corporate reporting and planning requirements. This Senior 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 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 help drive and support the business, including business metrics/KPIs. Identify and communicate revenue risks and opportunities. Respond promptly to ad-hoc information and analysis requests. 4. Support Mastercard 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 in different markets to support business strategies. 6. Implement financial process improvements by building and maintaining financial tools for analysis and modeling. Review and suggest improvements to financial systems. 7. Investigate and create opportunities for automation and more efficient methods of analysis and delivery, anticipating stakeholder needs. All About You: - Educational qualification: Chartered Accountant, CPA, or MBA in Finance. - Experience in financial roles with advanced knowledge of financial planning and management. - Proficiency with Business Intelligence tools and financial systems (e.g., Hyperion, Oracle). - Understanding of reporting, forecasting, and budgeting techniques. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Self-motivated with a proven track record of success in team environments. - Ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment with accuracy. - Ability to manage multiple activities within tight deadlines. - Excellent communication and presentation skills. - Strong strategic thinking and business understanding. - Relationship management and networking skills. - High intellect, good commercial acumen, and creative problem-solving approach. - Ambitious, driven, and motivated. - Maturity to challenge ideas and assess opportunities and threats. Corporate Security Responsibility All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks come with inherent risks. Employees and affiliates are responsible for: - Abiding by Mastercard’s security policies and practices. - Ensuring confidentiality and integrity of accessed information. - Reporting any suspected security violations or breaches. - Completing mandatory security trainings as per Mastercard’s guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr