Lead FP&A finance modernization by implementing advanced analytics, AI, cloud migration, and ERP/EPM integrations. Design the FP&A Target Operating Model, rationalize COA/CDE dimensions, support data governance, improve forecasting/budgeting, and drive change management across finance.
Our Purpose
Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, 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
Finance Modernization FP&A Manager
The Manager of the Finance Modernization Project will support the transformation of our finance operations, driving the implementation of advanced analytics, AI capabilities, and cloud migration strategies in support of the overall FP&A function. This project role will be pivotal in enhancing FP&A reporting capabilities, improving operational efficiency, and enabling business growth through innovative financial solutions.
Role:• Support the Finance Modernization initiative for the FP&A organization, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and objectives• Prepare the analysis of COA and CDE data dimensions for rationalization, future state design, and clean-up (P&L + Management reporting dimensions)• Acting as SME for initial data requests from Data Governance Teams• Support the modernization of financial systems, integrating advanced technologies to enhance data accuracy and reporting capabilities.• Driving improvements in forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis to support strategic initiatives.• Leading the design and implementation of the FP&A Target Operating Model (TOM)• Defining TOM principles for process, data, technology and org-alignment• Integrating TOM with governance, modernization and change initiatives• Ensuring TOM adoption and continuous refinement across FP&A• Champion change management initiatives to drive adoption of new processes and technologies across the finance organization.• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the finance team.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new technologies and processes.
All About You:• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.• Proven experience in participating on large-scale finance transformation projects.• Strong understanding of finance operations, data governance, and cloud technologies.• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.• Experience with ERP/EPM systems and data lake frameworks is highly desirable.
Preferred Skills:• Knowledge of AI and advanced analytics applications in finance.• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.• Ability to drive change and foster a culture of innovation.• Experience in a global business environment is a plus.
About Us: We are a leading global financial services company committed to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional service to our clients. Our Finance Modernization initiative aims to enhance our decision-making capabilities, improve operational efficiency, and drive business growth through the adoption of advanced technologies and data-driven insights.
Corporate Security Responsibility
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:
Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, 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
Finance Modernization FP&A Manager
The Manager of the Finance Modernization Project will support the transformation of our finance operations, driving the implementation of advanced analytics, AI capabilities, and cloud migration strategies in support of the overall FP&A function. This project role will be pivotal in enhancing FP&A reporting capabilities, improving operational efficiency, and enabling business growth through innovative financial solutions.
Role:• Support the Finance Modernization initiative for the FP&A organization, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and objectives• Prepare the analysis of COA and CDE data dimensions for rationalization, future state design, and clean-up (P&L + Management reporting dimensions)• Acting as SME for initial data requests from Data Governance Teams• Support the modernization of financial systems, integrating advanced technologies to enhance data accuracy and reporting capabilities.• Driving improvements in forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis to support strategic initiatives.• Leading the design and implementation of the FP&A Target Operating Model (TOM)• Defining TOM principles for process, data, technology and org-alignment• Integrating TOM with governance, modernization and change initiatives• Ensuring TOM adoption and continuous refinement across FP&A• Champion change management initiatives to drive adoption of new processes and technologies across the finance organization.• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the finance team.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new technologies and processes.
All About You:• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.• Proven experience in participating on large-scale finance transformation projects.• Strong understanding of finance operations, data governance, and cloud technologies.• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.• Experience with ERP/EPM systems and data lake frameworks is highly desirable.
Preferred Skills:• Knowledge of AI and advanced analytics applications in finance.• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.• Ability to drive change and foster a culture of innovation.• Experience in a global business environment is a plus.
About Us: We are a leading global financial services company committed to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional service to our clients. Our Finance Modernization initiative aims to enhance our decision-making capabilities, improve operational efficiency, and drive business growth through the adoption of advanced technologies and data-driven insights.
Corporate Security Responsibility
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:
- 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.
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