Manager, Finance Business Partner

Mastercard; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in London is seeking a Manager, Finance Business Partner to oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial analyses. This role requires strong communication skills and experience with financial systems. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, with CPA/MBA preferred. The position focuses on driving process improvements and managing relationships within the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience with financial systems and applications.
• Proven track record of managing relationships across a matrix organization.
• Ability to perform in ambiguous situations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for budgeting and forecasting short/long-term plans.
• Conducts variance analysis and cost centre management.
• Prepares monthly/quarterly divisional reporting.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Results oriented

Strong Excel skills

Analytical and critical thinking skills

Education

Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA and/or MBA preferred

Tools

Hyperion

Oracle

Job description

Our Purpose

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build asustainableeconomy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactionssecure, 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, Finance Business Partner Manager, Finance Business Partner, Services

Overview

As a member of the Services Finance Team you will be responsible for budgeting and forecasting short/long-term plans, as well as preparing and analysing internal and external financial reports. Activities include managing risks and opportunities, monitoring the organization's expenses and revenue while considering macro-economic factors.

Role

• Supports specific Open Finance and Developer Experience programs within Services with financial and budget related needs; conducts financial analysis for group/business unit leadership
• Responsible for monthly accounting tasks including expense journal entries, accruals and prepaid amortization
• Creates and manages all aspects of the annual budget and monthly forecast including financial insights to group heads/executives (applying an understanding of budgets and forecasts at a detailed level) for both expenses and revenue
• Conducts variance analysis and cost centre and revenue management
• Ensures monthly/quarterly financial reports and related analyses are prepared timely as required by corporate guidelines
• Develops and executes large scale cost models for project justifications, savings identification and financial performance improvements
• Assists with strategy and process improvements to ensure alignment with market objectives; proactively identifies ways to improve processes and executes agreed upon improvements
• Supports the divisions to achieve spending targets
• Prepares of monthly/quarterly divisional reporting including financial risks and opportunities
• Assists with ad hoc special projects and financial analyses as assigned

All About You

The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator and results oriented, focused on challenging the status quo, aligning expectations, and leading efficiencies through ongoing process improvement.

• Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting
• CPA and/or MBA preferred
• Experience with financial systems and applications (e.g., Hyperion, Oracle)
• Strong Excel skills required. Exposure to Oracle and Hyperion a plus.
• Strong communication skills
• Proven track record of managing relationships across a matrix organization, with strong communication and influencing skills
• Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to perform in ambiguous situations
• Willingness to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with changing priorities
• Results oriented with a proven track record of successfully driving continuous process improvements

Corporate Security Responsibility

• 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.