Finance Manager, Global Advisory Services - job 17 of 20

The Finance Manager at Visa in Global Advisory Services will lead essential financial activities such as annual financial planning, quarterly outlooks, monthly reporting, and analytics. This role requires providing critical insights into the financial performance of the Advisory Services business, understanding business levers to recommend improvements, and spearheading ad-hoc projects to enhance overall team performance.

Candidates for the Finance Manager position at Visa should possess a strong background in financial and business analytics, ideally with experience in a public company. Demonstrated experience working collaboratively across diverse functions in a global, matrixed organization is crucial, as is a proven ability to cultivate relationships and provide influential insights to senior management.

Essential skills for success as a Finance Manager at Visa include strong analytical abilities, excellent communication and influencing skills, and a deep understanding of financial management processes. The role also requires strategic thinking to align functional goals with broader global initiatives and the capability to build effective partnerships with stakeholders across various regions.

A Finance Manager at Visa will support decision-making processes through comprehensive financial analysis and providing insights into revenue drivers and costs. This individual will offer decision support on investment and project decisions while recommending process improvements for streamlined operations, ultimately contributing to strategic organizational developments.

Candidates can expect a dynamic hybrid work environment at Visa, where collaboration and communication with cross-functional teams are key. This role will involve engaging with stakeholders across global business units to deliver impactful insights, fostering a culture of teamwork, and contributing to the overall success of the Advisory Services initiative.

In answering this question, detail specific projects you've led or participated in related to financial planning and analysis. Highlight your methodologies, tools you’ve used, and describe the outcomes of your analyses to give a comprehensive view of your capabilities.

To effectively answer, discuss your organizational skills, how you assess project urgency and importance, and provide examples of tools or methods you use to keep track of multiple tasks while ensuring timely delivery.

In your response, identify key financial metrics like return on investment, profit margins, and cash flow. Explain why these metrics are significant and how they guide decision-making in your previous roles.

Discuss your attention to detail and any checks and balances you put in place, such as peer reviews and utilizing accounting software. You could also reference past experiences where you successfully identified discrepancies.

Provide a clear narrative of a specific instance, detailing your preparation process, how you tailored your presentation for your audience, and the impact of your findings on business decisions.

Articulate your approach to conflict resolution by emphasizing open communication, understanding different perspectives, and striving for a collaborative solution rather than a confrontational approach.

List the financial tools and software you are familiar with, such as Excel, SAP, or other data analysis applications. Share specific examples of how you used these tools to drive results in your past roles.

Discuss your commitment to professional development, including resources like industry publications, online courses, and attending webinars or conferences to ensure you remain knowledgeable about current regulations.

Provide examples of previous process improvements you initiated or supported, focusing on the methodologies you applied, the challenges faced, and the positive outcomes achieved through your initiatives.

Convey your enthusiasm for Visa's innovative approach in the financial sector. Discuss how your values align with Visa’s mission, and illustrate how you can leverage your skills to contribute positively to the Advisory Services team.