Sr Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

PayPal • San Jose, CA

5d • $98,000 - $140,250 • Hybrid

About The Position

PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers. We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards. Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade. Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day. We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do – and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities. Job Summary: This role supports the Payments Processing Finance in managing daily finance operations across payment processing activities, with a focus on transaction economics and merchant profitability analysis. You will collaborate closely with business stakeholders to build strong partnerships and unlock value through data-driven insights. Your responsibilities will include forecasting, budgeting, month-end closing, financial/deal modeling, performance measurement, and reporting activities. You will develop deep expertise in payment processing metrics to proactively identify key business drivers and trends. Through concise storytelling and financial analysis, you'll communicate results effectively to cross-functional teams including Accounting, Corporate Finance, and Product. You will also help streamline, improve, and automate financial workstreams and processes to drive operational efficiency while supporting strategic initiatives across segments

Requirements

• 3+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

• Strong modeling and analytical skills; ability to translate large, complex datasets into actionable insights.
• Understanding of payments economics is a plus
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics for senior leadership.
• Advanced Excel modeling skills; proficiency with visualization and data tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, SQL) preferred.
• Experience with Essbase, Hyperion, or similar financial systems a plus.
• Bias for action, curiosity, and ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and forecasting processes
• Review business performance on regular cadences (weekly, monthly, quarterly)
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather inputs and summarize insights
• Produce executive-level presentations
• Work closely with the finance and technical teams to drive process and system improvements
• Facilitate discussions with various stakeholders, manage expectations, and collaborate cross-functionally
• Consult with finance leads to review and discuss key issues, risks, and dependencies for assigned initiatives
• Document and escalate potential risks/issues, assist in developing mitigation strategies, and support their implementation

Benefits

• At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy.
• That’s why we offer comprehensive, choice-based programs, to support all aspects of personal wellbeing—physical, emotional, and financial—delivering meaningful value where it matters most.
• We strive to create a flexible, balanced work culture with a holistic approach to benefits, including generous paid time off, healthcare coverage for you and your family, and resources to create financial security and support your mental health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees