Financial Analyst

Visa; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global payments technology leader is looking for a detail-oriented Finance Analyst to manage the financial aspects of non-cash contributions. This role focuses on accurate transaction recording and data analysis, ensuring compliance and alignment with financial goals. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in financial modeling and presentation software. This position allows for hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in FP&A, Investment Banking, Consulting, or Corporate Strategy is preferred.
• Ability to work with large amounts of data.

Responsibilities

• Oversee recording and reporting of VIK transactions.
• Prepare regular and ad hoc financial reports.
• Monitor and evaluate VIK agreements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Detail orientation

Report modeling

Data management

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial modeling in Excel

Presentation skills in PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Hyperion

TM1

Job description

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 detail‑oriented Finance Analyst to join our team. The Value‑In‑Kind (VIK) Analyst will support the management, analysis, and reporting of the financial aspects of non‑cash contributions and partnerships. This role focuses on accurate transaction recording, data analysis, and operational support to ensure VIK activities align with the company’s financial goals and compliance requirements. The VIK Finance Analyst will work closely with various departments to track and optimize the value of non‑monetary contributions.

Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Oversee the accurate recording and reporting of VIK transactions in accordance with accounting standards and regulations
• Prepare regular and ad hoc financial reports to provide insights into VIK performance.
• Analyze key metrics and ad‑hoc analysis to inform action‑oriented business insights
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of VIK agreements, ensuring they deliver expected value

Compliance and Risk Management

• Support VIK operational processes as necessary to ensure that transactions comply with company policies and procedures
• Assist the VIK team in monitoring compliance requirements.
• Help identify areas for process improvement and recommend changes where needed.

Collaboration and Relationship Management

• Work closely with marketing, procurement, legal, and other departments to manage VIK partnerships.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding VIK financial data.
• Assist in preparing presentations, reports, and training materials for stakeholders.

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts of VIK creation, inventory, and consumption
• Monitor and report on the financial performance of VIK contributions against budgeted targets. Analyze variance and data to highlight actionable risks and opportunities to business plan
• Identify and propose enhancement to planning and forecasting process and finance reporting systems.

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

3-5 years of relevant work experience with a bachelor’s degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in FP&A, Investment Banking, Consulting, or Corporate Strategy.
• Outstanding analytical and quantitative skills; able to resolve tough business problems with well‑structured analyses
• Exceptional report modeling and data management skills with the ability to work with large amounts of data and organize in a logical and efficient manner
• Must be detail oriented to ensure accuracy and quality of output
• Ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams and produce and coordinate time‑sensitive deliverables
• Proven ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
• Experience with complex financial systems (e.g., Hyperion, TM1) is beneficial but not required.
• Strong curiosity to connect the dots and tell the story through analytics and visual aids.
• Proficiency in financial modeling (Microsoft Excel) and building presentations (Microsoft PowerPoint)

Additional Information

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.