Strategic FP&A Lead: Budgeting & Forecasting

Global Payments Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Payments Inc. seeks a seasoned FP&A leader in Atlanta to drive budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting, shaping long-range plans and strategic initiatives.

You will build robust financial models, partner with leaders, and deliver insights to executives and the board, improving planning efficiency and data quality.

This role requires 7+ years of FP&A experience and strong Excel/ERP/BI skills; the team emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and rigorous financial governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Seven or more years of progressive finance experience, including significant FP&A.
• 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, key performance indicators, 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.

Skills

Excel

ERP systems

BI tools

Financial modeling

Stakeholder influence

Communication

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business

Tools

Enterprise planning software

ERP systems

BI tools

Job description

Global Payments Inc. seeks a seasoned FP&A leader in Atlanta to drive budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting, shaping long-range plans and strategic initiatives.

You will build robust financial models, partner with leaders, and deliver insights to executives and the board, improving planning efficiency and data quality.

This role requires 7+ years of FP&A experience and strong Excel/ERP/BI skills; the team emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and rigorous financial governance.