Finance Manager - job 33 of 48

As a Finance Manager at Visa, you'll engage in various essential responsibilities, including leading financial planning and analysis for the North America Value-Added Services business. You'll produce driver-based analytics for executive management, manage month-end reporting, and provide decision support for investment decisions, all while ensuring strong partnerships with business leaders.

To qualify for the Finance Manager position at Visa, a strong background in financial and business analytics is essential, preferably from within a public company. You should also possess collaborative experience across global, matrixed organizations and have demonstrated influencing skills. A degree in finance or accounting is typically required.

A Finance Manager at Visa serves a pivotal role in providing strategic advice and building effective partnerships. By establishing relationships with business leaders, you will assess performance metrics concerning revenues and expenses and inform on operational priorities. Your insights will guide investment strategies and new service launches.

Key skills for a Finance Manager at Visa include strong analytical abilities, effective communication, and influencing skills. You'll need project management expertise and thorough knowledge of financial management principles. Additionally, your ability to cultivate partnerships and navigate cross-functional teams is vital for success.

The Finance Manager position at Visa is a hybrid role, which means you'll have the flexibility to work both in-office and remotely to some extent. The specific number of days required in the office will be determined by your Hiring Manager.

Highlight your previous roles where you handled financial planning and analysis. Be specific about the tools you used, the size of the budget you managed, and any key insights you presented to senior management.

Demonstrate your communication skills by discussing how you actively listen to leadership needs. Share examples of how you’ve successfully influenced stakeholders' decisions through data-backed recommendations.

Discuss the financial metrics crucial for assessing business health, such as revenue growth, profitability margins, and cash flow. Explain your rationale for prioritizing these metrics and how they influence strategic decision-making.

Provide a specific example of a financial process you enhanced. Explain the initial challenge, the solution you proposed, and the positive impact your changes had on efficiency or accuracy.

Talk about the forecasting methods you use, such as statistical models or historical data analysis, and your approach to addressing uncertainties. Discuss how you communicate these forecasts to stakeholders.

Illustrate your risk assessment skills with a relevant example, detailing how you identified potential risks, analyzed their impact, and proposed mitigation strategies to safeguard the organization’s financial health.

Mention the financial reporting tools and software you are proficient in, such as Excel, SAP, or any other platforms. Explain how these tools help streamline your reporting processes.

Share your approach to time management, mentioning tools or strategies you use to prioritize tasks effectively and meet deadlines while delivering quality results.

Explain your preparation process, including gathering relevant data, creating insights-driven presentations, and anticipating questions leadership might ask to ensure a productive discussion.

Discuss how you stay informed about market trends and how this information influences your financial strategies. Share an example where your strategy pivot led to improved business performance.