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Senior Director, Finance - Analytics and Program Management

Visa

Visa

Accounting & Finance, Sales & Business Development, Data Science
San Francisco, CA, USA
Posted on Nov 20, 2024

Company Description

Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader. Join us today and experience Life at Visa.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly analytical and experienced Senior Director to lead a team for Value in Kind (VIK) Finance. More immediately, this role will be tasked with solving for creating better infrastructure and systems to reporting Value in Kind (VIK) activities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing large-scale finance programs, building dashboards, and utilizing business intelligence tools as this role requires a deep understanding of data management, financial analysis, and cross-functional program management.

Essential Functions

  • Lead the VIK Finance team in managing and optimizing VIK (Value in Kind) fund tracking and reporting processes.
  • Develop and implement comprehensive program management strategies for the tools and process to ensure VIK performance and availably is systemically reported to stakeholders in a timely and consistent manner.
  • Collaborate with various stakeholders, including Controllership functions, sales, and delivery functions, to define and meet business intelligence needs.
  • Enhance the FP&A reporting, scorecard tracking, and target setting to provide increased visibility into business performance.
  • Drive thought leadership to improve VIK utilization across all Visa products.
  • Lead Annual and quarterly financial planning cycles for VIK, in advisory and other products.
  • Improve the accuracy and timeliness of VIK reporting through the use of business intelligence tools, and resolve the hurdles related financial system data issues.

This is a hybrid position based in San Francisco, CA. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

  • 12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 10 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters/MBA /JD/MD), or a minimum of 5 years of work experience with a PhD
  • Extensive experience in data management, including proficiency in SQL, Python, Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, and other MS Power Suite tools.
  • Understanding of financial analysis and cross-functional program management.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 15 or more years of experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or 12 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, or MD), PhD with 9+ years of experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
  • Proven track record of managing large-scale finance programs with cross-functional exposure.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.
  • Experience in building and managing dashboards for financial reporting and analysis.
  • Experience in the financial services industry.
  • Knowledge of VIK fund tracking and reporting processes.
  • Familiarity with business intelligence tools and techniques.

Additional Information

Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel 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.

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is to USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.