Financial Analyst - Corporate IT

Company: Visa
Location: San Mateo
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

Company DescriptionAs the world's leader in digital payments technology, Visa's mission is to connect the world through the most creative, reliable and secure payment network - enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive. Our advanced global processing network, VisaNet, provides secure and reliable payments around the world, and is capable of handling more than 65,000 transaction messages a second. The company's dedication to innovation drives the rapid growth of connected commerce on any device, and fuels the dream of a cashless future for everyone, everywhere. As the world moves from analog to digital, Visa is applying our brand, products, people, network and scale to reshape the future of commerce.At Visa, your individuality fits right in. Working here gives you an opportunity to impact the world, invest in your career growth, and be part of an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are a global team of disruptors, trailblazers, innovators and risk-takers who are helping drive economic growth in even the most remote parts of the world, creatively moving the industry forward, and doing meaningful work that brings financial literacy and digital commerce to millions of unbanked and underserved consumers.You're an Individual. We're the team for you. Together, let's transform the way the world pays.Job DescriptionThis is a unique opportunity that calls for an ambitious, hard-working, and highly analytical Finance professional to support the Corporate IT (CIT) team within the Technology organization. -The CIT team collaborates with internal clients to design, develop and support Corporate Systems and enables Visa employees to do their work through various tools. -The role supports in-depth business planning, reporting, business-case development/modeling, and expense management while partnering with cross-functional teams.This position has direct access and exposure to Finance and Technology leadership and participates in the analysis, preparation, and presentation of key business drivers and financial results used by leadership teams. -While financial analysis is an important component of the job, the emphasis is on applying overall analytical skills and experience to become a highly valued business partner.Essential Functions:--- - - -Support the coordination, organization and execution of financial planning and analysis activities for Corporate IT, including budgeting, forecasting, month-end close, financial reporting, and business case development--- - - -Own financial and related accountability and transparency for key leaders within the CIT team--- - - -Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders (i.e. management and staff) and serve as a point of contact for finance guidance and related discussions--- - - -Drive and perform headcount analysis, maintain alignment with Workforce Plan and conduct monthly reporting--- - - -Communicate business implications observed from analysis and contribute ideas and solutions to business challenges / problems--- - - -Collaborate with all levels of management in a matrix organization structure; drive customer service-orientation ---- - - -Proactively identify and drive continuous process improvements with the Technology/Technology Finance teams--- - - -Partner with other Finance teams, share Best Practices and drive culture of collaboration and continuous improvementQualificationsBasic Qualifications:2 years of work experience with a Bachelors Degree or at least 1 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD)Preferred Qualifications:3 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or more than 2 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD)Bachelor's degree in finance, engineering, accounting, economics, or related quantitative field. MBA or equivalent credentials is a plus but not required.At least 3 years of business experience with a financial / analytical / consultative focus and progressively increasing responsibilityExperience working on budgeting, forecasting, month-end close and process improvementProven expertise in financial modeling and comfort managing large data setsAbility to cultivate effective relationships and communicate effectively with management to influence outcomesExperience working with large, diverse, global Technology teams and knowledge of hardware and software purchases and the related accountingProactive, resourceful, and creative in fully leveraging available resources and data to achieve excellent analysis; fast-learner with excellent business acumen with strong bias for actionThrive in an environment that is fast-paced, rapidly changing, and customer service-orientedWell-developed strategic, analytical, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skillsStrong bias for action and ability to proactively recognize and resolve issuesExperience working with Microsoft Excel and Hyperion (or equivalent), databases and enterprise financial systemsAttention to detail and accuracy are criticalAbility to build effective relationships and work effectively with cross functional teams and produce time sensitive deliverablesAdditional InformationVisa has adopted a COVID-19 vaccination policy to safeguard the health and well-being of our employees and visitors. As a condition of employment, all employees based in the U.S. are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless a reasonable accommodation is approved or as otherwise required by lawWork Hours: Varies upon the needs of the departmentTravel Requirements: This position requires travel -5-10% of the time.Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting. - The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.Visa is an EEO Employer. - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. - Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.SummaryType: Full-timeFunction: Accounting/Auditing

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