Financial Analyst Senior

Global Payments Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Worldpay is seeking a Senior Finance Analyst to join the Enterprise FP&A team in London. You will own end-to-end forecasting, budgeting and performance analysis for regional markets, building robust models and delivering timely insights that drive business decisions.

This role partners with Accounting and the wider finance team, leading month-end analysis, supporting the annual plan, and mentoring junior staff as regional consolidation expands.

Qualifications

• Qualified CIMA or equivalent accounting qualification.
• Experience in performance analysis and financial forecasting.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint with modelling experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance/economics or a numerate discipline.
• Experience in a fast-paced, complex industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end forecasting, budgeting and analysis for regional markets.
• Develop regional and consolidation financial models to improve forecast accuracy.
• Prepare timely, reliable financial reporting and insights for business objectives.
• Assist Enterprise-wide analysis and reporting processes.
• Lead the annual budget/plan process and month-end close analyses.
• Collaborate with Accounting on close queries and issue resolution.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to influence outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

CIMA qualification

Bachelor's degree in finance/economics

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Financial modelling

Job description

Ready to take your career global? Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for a Senior Finance Analyst to join our ever-evolving team and help shape the future of global commerce. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Enterprise Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Team at Worldpay. The team, of 12 heads, is responsible for the overall forecasting and analysis of the Enterprise divisions $2.5B OI P&L. Forecast accuracy, understanding performance and trends, and driving value add analysis are key focuses of the team. The team works closely with the Finance Partner team to steer the business towards achieving its financial targets.

What you will own:

• Own and deliver the end-to-end financial forecasting, budgeting and analysis activities for a commercial regions
• Own and develop regional and consolidation financial models, driving improvements on forecast accuracy and efficiency
• Develop and produce financial reporting and analysis that is timely, reliable, and insightful, supporting the delivery of business objectives
• Support Enterprise-wide analysis, processes and reporting
• Play key role in the annual budget/plan process
• Conduct month-end close analysis and variance analysis, whilst understanding drivers of performance
• Liaise with Accounting on month end queries/issues where necessary to resolve promptly and minimize impact to close period
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to increase effectiveness and influence of role; namely regional Finance Partner, Accounting team, wider finance team etc
• Challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvement
• Lead the international regions consolidation, mentoring junior members of the team

What You Bring

• Completed a professional accountancy qualification such as CIMA
• Demonstrated experience in producing performance analysis
• Strong interpersonal skills - a confident communicator and relationship builder
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and Powerpoint, with modelling experience
• Strong focus on 'problem solving' and ownership to drive results
• Be able to work both in a team and independently, with commitment to improving team dynamics and ways of working
• Attention to detail, commitment to accuracy & adherence to deadlines. A bachelor's degree, ideally financial/Economics, or another numerate discipline but not essential
• A bonus if you have experience in a fast paced, dynamic and complex industry

About The Team

Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. We’re proud to have the best minds in the industry, who you can learn from as you grow your career. The people, the energy, the connections – it’s unmatched. Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.

What makes a Globalpayer

Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We’re curious and innovative - always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it’s our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do.