Manager, Finance Business Partner

Mastercard; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global payment technology company located in the United Kingdom is seeking a Manager, Finance Business Partner to support budgeting and forecasting. The role involves managing risks, preparing financial reports, and conducting variance analysis. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's in Finance or Accounting, possess strong Excel skills, and have experience with financial systems. This position encourages continuous process improvements while adhering to security policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Experience with financial systems and applications.
• Strong communicator with a proven track record.

Responsibilities

• Manage budgeting and forecasting plans.
• Support specific programs with financial needs.
• Conduct variance analysis and cost centre management.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Strong Excel skills

Analytical and critical thinking

Results oriented

Experience with financial systems

Education

Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA and/or MBA preferred

Tools

Excel

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.