Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis 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 Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis• Overview o The FP&A function manages all aspects of management reporting encompassing budgeting and forecasting, business analytics, strategic and customer planning for the Asia Pacific region. This includes the management and execution of the corporate reporting and planning requirements. o This position is responsible for supporting the Director and Vice President across a broad spectrum of strategic processes and initiatives while managing and executing the corporate reporting and planning requirements Role o Lead the financial close process through the analysis of variances against budget, forecasts, prior year actuals, key business drivers and initiatives. o Implement and maintain processes to ensure effective and timely generation of regional revenue forecasts and budgets. o Drive strategic planning sessions by developing engagement and reporting processes between RHQ, Divisions, International Markets (IMK) and various functional groups. o Drive the development of the business plans and work to develop the annual plan and budget process. Also be responsible for ensuring accurate data upload into Hyperion budgeting and forecasting tool as well as for the compilation, timely completion and submission of the Preliminary Budget Review Template and CEO Review Template to IMK. o Develop engagement and reporting processes between RHQ, Divisions, International Markets (IMK) and various functional groups. o Generate pertinent performance information and analysis on key revenue drivers. Identify and communicate revenue risks and opportunities. o Prepare and review management reporting packages and financial presentations for Regional Management, IMK and other ad-hoc business reviews. o Review and respond promptly to ad-hoc requests for information and analysis. Develops and/or continues improve in-region and corporate financial analysis and reporting. o Collaborate with Regional Business Development team to include the analysis of underpinning assumptions in the management reporting process. o Provide leadership and guidance to Divisional Finance teams on use of Hyperion for revenue forecasting. o Apply strategic understanding of business dynamics in regional markets and competitive forces in driving creative responses and formulating mitigating strategies. o Support continuous reviews of existing processes to assess operational efficiency and development and implementation of process improvements to ensure processes meet present and anticipated needs of internal customers, members, and other stakeholders o Guide and Mentor the team All About You o Chartered Accountant or CPA.or MBA Finance with advanced knowledge and experience with all phases of financial planning and management… 8-10 years of experience o Good knowledge of Business Intelligence tools and experience with financial systems/applications (e.g. Hyperion and Oracle) o Strong analytical and proven problem solving skills o Self-motivated with a proven track record of delivering success while operating in a team environment. o Ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency and accuracy o Ability to manage multiple activities of different nature in a condensed timeframe o Excellent communication and presentation skills o Broad understanding of all the different areas of finance o Good understanding of reporting, forecasting and budgeting techniques. o Strong strategic thinking and business understanding. o Strong relationship management and networking skills. Corporate Security Responsibility All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must: Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices; Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed; Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines. Experience Level Mid Level