Job Description

The Finance Director for VCS LAC is responsible for financial leadership in the designated region and market(s). Responsibility area covers all financial business aspects for the Business Unit: management and facilitation the development and delivery of the Annual Operating Plan and Multi-Year Growth Plans, coordination, analysis and review of financial data to ensure the timeliness and accuracy of all inputs/outputs, compliance with Company policies and with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (GAAP), statutory financial and tax laws. Collaborates with stakeholders supporting ongoing process improvement that meets business and international governance / compliance requirements while achieving strategic business and financial outcomes. The role also requires flexibility in terms of supporting specials projects or covering other aspects of financial analysis as per business requirement.

Working in a matrixed organization, reporting directly to Vice President & CFO VCS, and working closely with VP of VCS and sales leads, the Director of Finance supports the clients facing organization to provide financial business support. Additionally, the role will have a dotted line into the VP of Planning & Analysis for the LAC region. Responsibility areas cover all the aspects of financial planning, analysis and reporting, driving and maintaining high standard of financial discipline, business decision support and accountability within the designated market. The role will constantly enhance existing processes and procedures as well as propose new ones. Works closely with the VP of VCS and sales leads to lead the development and delivery of the Budget, Forecast and Multi-Year Growth Plans driving efficiencies, monitoring resources utilization, supporting resources allocations and proposing the right costing model as well as cross charging mechanism. The role will also support the Regional CMS leader for the LAC Region.

Keys area of responsibility:

• Responsible for all the aspects of financial planning, analysis and reporting for the functions/areas supported, including but not limited to:
• Leading the budget, forecasts and MSO processes and perform monthly and quarterly P&L reporting.
• Full management of P&L, revenue, OPEX and headcount.
• Communicate and explain business implications observed from analysis, monitoring recent business trends to ensure forecast accuracy and clarity of calculations.
• Highlight risk and opportunities and provide risk mitigation plans as well as ways to capture the opportunities.
• Revenue Analytics includes in-depth revenue and volume analysis
• Incentive and Contracts
• Expense management
• Support deal process for the Business Unit
• Produce materials for executive management review and approval with best clarity, accuracy, and timeliness of analysis (MBR’s, QBR’s, business cases, etc.).
• Simplify complex issues and structure analysis to answer business questions and communicate business implications from financial analysis at all levels.
• Directly engage with various functions heads across the company to develop domain expertise.
• Design new processes and procedures and constantly enhance existing ones through innovation and simplification in alignment with business and international governance / compliance requirements while achieving strategic business and financial outcomes.
• Ensure data integrity and consistency of information as well as organized documentation of results and data sources used.
• Foster Diverse and Inclusive workplace and strong organizational culture
• Execute flawless performance management system for direct reports and support FLT on talent assessment and succession planning.
• Support employees’ development, well-being, and work-life balance.

Critical Success Factors in the role:

• Solve unique and complex business issues by always being on top and understanding the impact of changes in the political, macro economical, regulatory and competitive landscape
• Ability to develop targets that are smart and challenging and provide enough assurance on how to deliver on
• People management and ability to influence cross functionally and higher management
• Operate with limited guidance in a complex environment and as much as possible independent
• Ability to create and maintain a high standard of financial discipline, business decision support, and accountability within the region.
• Ability to manage and prioritize work-load within the team
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written

Leadership skills:

• The candidate must have advanced people management skills and a proven authentic leader who is able to:
• Be a trusted and strategic advisor to Functional Heads, driving operations and delivery of scorecards.
• Provide guidance to all business partners on matters of AOP, Budgets, tracking, reporting and analytics.
• Engage team members in Finance to develop analytics and deliver information in a format that adds value to the business.

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in the office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

10 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 8 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters/ MBA/JD/MD) or at least 3 years of work experience with a PhD

Preferred Qualifications:

12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or 8-10 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 6+ years of work experience with a PhD.

Postgraduate degree from a top-tier school, preferably Finance and Accounting, MBA preferred

Mastery in Finance, financial reporting & analysis, revenue, forecasting, financial modelling.

Electronic Payments industry experience, knowledge of Visa business and revenue streams is preferred

Project Management skills

Ability to influence peers and other teams to drive outcome

User knowledge of TM1 and Hyperion desired

Practical knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS

Outstanding analytical and quantitative skills, can-do attitude to resolve tough business problems with well-structured analyses

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to clearly communicate results with senior level executives and able to influence decision making

Able to work cross functionally, geographically and with virtual teams while promoting a culture of openness, trust and flexibility

Must be proactive, high-energy, motivated team player capable of delivering on multiple initiatives on tight timelines

Proactive and enjoy a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Additional Information

Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements: This position requires travel5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

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.

Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is 145,100.00 to 210,450.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.