Executive Director, FP&A (Payments)
SUMMARY
We are seeking a highly accomplished Executive Director of FP&A with deep experience in the Payments industry to join our Finance organization. This role will serve as a strategic partner to senior finance and business leaders, helping to drive growth, profitability, and operational efficiency across the enterprise. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership capability, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and demonstrates exceptional skill in compiling, analyzing, and modeling complex financial data from multiple sources with accuracy and efficiency.
This position requires a comprehensive understanding of the corporate FP&A function, a proven ability to influence outcomes, and a track record of success supporting executive-level decision-making.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Serve as a strategic finance partner to Line of Business and executive leadership, supporting financial and business goals with a strong focus on revenue growth and margin expansion
- Own end-to-end revenue and expense planning, forecasting, and performance management for assigned businesses, regions, or functional areas
- Lead Payments revenue planning, forecasting, pricing analysis, and detailed cost planning and management
- Design, implement, and continuously enhance financial forecasting models, tools, and analytical processes
- Provide actionable insights to senior leaders and actively participate in driving and negotiating data-informed business outcomes
- Collaborate with functional and regional leaders to evaluate growth initiatives, pricing strategies, and operating leverage opportunities (e.g., expense efficiencies, scalability)
- Compile and synthesize financial and expense data from multiple systems and sources with a high degree of accuracy, efficiency, and transparency
- Drive continuous improvement through the adoption of advanced analytics, automation, and AI-enabled finance capabilities
- Mentor and develop FP&A talent, fostering a high-performance, learning-oriented finance culture
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA, CFA, or relevant advanced certification preferred
- Minimum 8+ years of progressive FP&A experience, with significant exposure to the Payments industry
- Demonstrated success partnering with senior finance and business leaders in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Exceptional analytical and financial modeling skills, with the ability to interpret and communicate complex financial concepts clearly
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with enterprise financial systems and forecasting tools preferred
- Strong executive communication, influencing, and collaboration skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, drive results under tight deadlines, and operate with a strong sense of ownership
- Growth-oriented mindset with demonstrated use of AI and advanced analytics in Finance
Offers of employment are conditional upon passage of screening criteria applicable to the job