Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Mastercard•Purchase, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Corporate FP&A Department within Worldwide Finance is responsible for financial planning, reporting and projects that support financial processes across the organization. We are seeking a Finance Director to lead regional driver-based forecasting, revenue analysis, and variance tracking. This role will be pivotal in enhancing forecast accuracy, aligning regional insights with corporate models, and driving strategic financial decisions across business units.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
Experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably in a global or regional capacity.
Strong analytical skills with experience in driver-based forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modelling.
Proficiency in Tableau, Power BI, and Excel
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative mindset.

Nice To Haves

MBA or CPA preferred.
Familiarity with Hyperion and AI forecasting tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage driver based forecast models linking operational metrics to PN, VASS, and consolidated financial outcomes.
Ensure consistency of drivers forecast methodology across forecast, budget, LRP, earnings guidance, and external reporting.
Partner with Regional and BU FP&A teams to align bottom up inputs with top down driver expectations.
Lead deep dive analysis into forecast variances, identifying root causes across drivers, mix, timing, pricing, and external factors.
Support quarterly earnings preparation, including driver bridges, sequential analysis, and external guidance support
Translate complex driver movements into clear executive narratives for CFO, ELT, and Board audiences.
Partner the automation from Excel based forecasting to standardized, automated, and scalable models.
Consolidate and report monthly, quarterly & annual financial performance for the Hyperion system
Provide analyses and support for quarterly earnings call and external analyst meetings
Support decision-making processes, by providing forward-looking analysis and insights including “what if” scenario analyses
Assist with improvements to existing reporting and forecasting process
Support planning process, including annual budget
Perform ad-hoc financial analyses to support business decisions

Benefits

insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
flexible spending account
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
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