Finance Manager - job 29 of 40

The Finance Manager at Visa is responsible for leading key financial activities within the North America Value-Added Services business, including annual financial planning, quarterly outlook reporting, and month-end analytics. You will engage in cross-functional collaboration to provide strategic insights on financial performance and operational improvements, as well as manage risks and maximize returns on investments.

Visa seeks qualified candidates who possess a robust background in financial and business analytics, ideally within public companies. Candidates should ideally demonstrate proficiency in strategic financial analysis, project management, and people management, complemented by effective communication skills to engage with cross-functional stakeholders.

The Finance Manager at Visa provides essential decision support by delivering impactful analytics and insights that guide investment project choices and strategic initiatives. By establishing strong partnerships with business leaders, they ensure that finance supports revenues and expenses while aligning with overall business strategies.

Candidates applying for the Finance Manager role at Visa are preferred to have experience in financial analytics, particularly within a public company setting. Experience working in a global, matrixed environment and engaging with multifaceted teams is also highly valuable, as this role requires understanding various business dynamics and collaborative efforts.

The Finance Manager position at Visa offers a hybrid work model. This means candidates can expect a mix of in-office and remote work, providing the flexibility to balance collaboration with the autonomy of working from home, depending on the expectations set by the Hiring Manager.

When answering this question, highlight specific examples from your past roles where you've successfully managed financial planning processes, like budgeting or forecasting. Discuss any tools or methodologies used, and how your contributions led to improved financial insights and decision-making.

Explain your strategies for building strong cross-functional relationships. Provide examples of past collaborations with teams like sales, operations, or strategy, emphasizing communication techniques, meeting structures, or project management tools you've utilized to ensure smooth interactions.

Describe analytical frameworks you're familiar with, including key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial models. Relate your experience with utilizing data to identify trends, risks, and strategic opportunities, while providing actionable insights to leadership.

Share your methodology for identifying and assessing financial risks, describing specific tools or techniques you've used. Discuss a scenario where you successfully mitigated risk and the impact this had on your organization.

When responding, choose a project where your role was crucial. Detail the project's objectives, your contributions, the challenges faced, and the positive outcomes achieved, quantifying results when possible to showcase your impact.

Discuss your process for maintaining high standards in financial reporting. Mention any software tools you use, how you check for accuracy, and the importance of deadlines and clarity in delivering reports to stakeholders.

Explain your approach to financial forecasting, including methods like historical data analysis or market research. Discuss any software or tools that you leverage and provide insights from past experiences where your forecast had a significant positive impact.

Reflect on a situation where your analysis changed the course of a decision. Detail your findings, how you presented them to decision-makers, and the eventual outcome, stressing the influence you had.

Identify key financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, or operating expenses that you prioritize. Discuss why they are important and how focusing on these metrics can guide better business decisions.

Emphasize your leadership style and how you foster a positive team environment. Provide specific examples of mentoring or coaching initiatives you've undertaken and the results of those efforts, such as improved team performance or individual career growth.