Sr Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

PayPal, Inc.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology payment company seeks a finance professional in the City of London to support planning, forecasting, and financial analysis. The ideal candidate has over 3 years' experience and a Bachelor's degree. Expertise in financial planning, SQL, and visualization tools like Power BI is preferred. This role collaborates cross-functionally to provide actionable insights that drive business performance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in financial planning & analysis or similar roles.
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and forecasting processes.
• Produce executive-level presentations.
• Document and elevate potential risks/issues.

Skills

Financial planning and analysis

Data visualization

SQL

Power BI

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Tableau

Alteryx

Job description

Company

PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years, creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure. We operate a global, two-sided network that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers, providing proprietary payment solutions that enable seamless transactions online and in person.

Job Summary

This role collaborates closely with UK business leaders and global finance teams on forecasting, budgeting, month‑end closing, financial/deal modelling, performance measurement, reporting, and analysis.

Essential Responsibilities

• Support planning and forecasting processes
• Review business performance on regular cadences (weekly, monthly, quarterly) and collaborate with stakeholders to gather inputs and summarize insights
• Produce executive‑level presentations
• Work closely with finance and technical teams to drive process and system improvements
• Facilitate discussions with various stakeholders, manage expectations, and collaborate cross‑functionally
• Consult with finance leads to review and discuss key issues, risks, and dependencies for assigned initiatives
• Document and elevate potential risks/issues, assist in developing mitigation strategies, and support their implementation

Expected Qualifications

• 3+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR any equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 3‑5 years in financial planning & analysis, business finance, or a similar analytical function
• Experience supporting regional or country‑level business leaders, ideally within the financial services, fintech, or payments industry
• Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable business insights
• Business acumen with a connection between financial outcomes and strategic objectives
• Experience with data mining, visualization, and analytical tools (e.g., SQL, Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx) to support advanced analytics and performance tracking
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities, driving accountability, and influencing decisions across diverse stakeholder groups
• Collaborative, proactive, and solutions‑oriented mindset with a high degree of ownership

Travel Percentage

0

Required Language

English

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

PayPal provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].