Senior FP&A Leader: Budgeting, Forecasting & Insights

Global Payments

United States

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Global Payments is seeking an experienced finance leader to own budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting for the US operations. You will build and refine financial models, partner with executives, and drive data-backed decision making across functions.

The role requires senior-level expertise in FP&A, strong Excel and ERP/BI tool proficiency, and a track record of influencing priorities and delivering actionable insights. A results-driven mindset and excellent communication are essential.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
Seven or more years of progressive finance experience, including significant experience in financial planning and analysis.
Demonstrated ability to lead budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and financial modeling activities.
Advanced proficiency with Excel and experience working with enterprise planning, ERP, and business‑intelligence tools.
Strong understanding of financial statements, management accounting, and key business drivers.
Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, presentation, and written communication skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and influence stakeholders across functions and levels.

Responsibilities

Lead the annual budget, long-range planning, and periodic forecasting processes, including timelines, assumptions, templates, and management reviews.
Prepare monthly and quarterly management reporting, including variance analysis, KPI, trend analysis, and actionable commentary.
Partner with business leaders to evaluate performance, clarify financial implications, and support resource allocation and investment decisions.
Develop and maintain integrated financial models, scenario analyses, and business cases for strategic initiatives.
Identify financial risks and opportunities, quantify potential impacts, and recommend practical actions.
Improve forecast accuracy, reporting efficiency, data quality, and planning processes through standardization and automation.
Support executive and board-level materials with concise, decision-oriented financial insights.
Collaborate with Accounting to ensure actual results, accruals, and management reporting are complete, accurate, and aligned.
Establish consistent performance-management practices and maintain clear documentation of assumptions and methodologies.