Senior Financial Analyst - Hiring Urgently

We are on the lookout for a capable Senior Financial Analyst to join our vibrant team at Visa in Dubai.
Growing your career as a Full Time Senior Financial Analyst is an awesome opportunity to develop useful skills.
If you are strong in critical thinking, persuasion and have the right personality for the job, then apply for the position of Senior Financial Analyst at Visa today!

Visa is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating more than 215 billion payments transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive.

When you join Visa, you join a culture of purpose and belonging – where your growth is priority, your identity is embraced, and the work you do matters. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere. Your work will have a direct impact on billions of people around the world – helping unlock financial access to enable the future of money movement.

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Job Description

Purpose

The primary focus of the role is to provide financial planning and analysis for the Merchant Sales & Acquirers (MS&A) and Cybersource function.

The role will cover both in-depth analysis of reported results as well as working on financial data analytics to help explain business trends and align on future investments. The role necessitates a highly analytical mind and a strong technical background of using business and finance tools. The role also requires flexibility in terms of supporting other areas as per business needs, namely, increased involvement in deal modelling and financial support in modelling multi-year plans and scenarios.

Job Description

Working in a matrixed organization, reporting directly to Senior Director Sales and Marketing, and working closely with CEMEA Functional Heads, the role is responsible for all the aspects of financial planning, analysis and reporting of MS&A and CyberSource. It is expected to create and maintain a high standard of financial discipline, business decision support, and accountability within the region. This role is also responsible for Budget, Forecast and Multi-Year Strategic Plans in coordination with business stakeholder and CEMEA FP&A team.

Keys area of responsibility:

• Manage business planning, budgeting and forecasting processes for MS&A and Cybersource, ensuring the business teams deliver timely and realistic financial projection that aligns with corporate strategy and priorities
• Produce financial projections, in alignment with business, for multi year strategic plans covering revenue, expenses and investments
• Prepare financials materials to be used in business reviews MBR’s, QBR’s, budget reviews, MSO, etc
• Coordinate inputs across matrix organization, including Hub, CEMEA Sub-Regions and Functions for both Revenues and Operating Expenses
• Manage all ongoing reporting and review of financial performance with the finance leaders and functional teams, providing advice to help shape investments plans and re-prioritize funding
• Proactively communicate business implications observed from analysis, monitoring recent revenue drivers, relevant market trends and risks
• Develop and continually evolve innovative analytical techniques and methodologies to measure business performance and promote best practices across the region
• Ensure company policies and procedures are followed
• Handle all ad-hoc request in a timely and accurate manner

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related quantitative field
• At least 6 years of relevant financial analysis work experience, including F&A
• Outstanding analytical and quantitative skills able to navigate through complex problems with well-structured analyses
• Expert skills in MS Excel and PowerPoint. Power BI skills preferred
• Proven expertise in modelling techniques and managing large data sets
• Self-started and curious mind-set
• Ability to cultivate effective relationships and communicate effectively with executive management
• Must be detail oriented to ensure accuracy and quality of output
• Strong bias for action and ability to proactively recognize and resolve issues
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse team and produce time sensitive deliverables.

Additional Information

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Benefits of working as a Senior Financial Analyst in Dubai:

● Excellent benefits
● Advancement opportunities
● Competitive salary