Sr. Finance Manager - Advisory Services - job 17 of 21

The Senior Finance Manager - Advisory Services will oversee the consolidation of Advisory Services P&L, lead financial analyses, and support long-term planning, forecasting, and budgeting. Collaboration with Finance global and regional teams, as well as Advisory operations and portfolio leaders, is essential to drive effective financial planning and reporting.

Candidates applying for the Senior Finance Manager - Advisory Services role should possess strong leadership and finance/business partnering skills, ideally with experience in a public company. A demonstrated ability to collaborate with various FP&A functions is also crucial for success in this role.

As a Senior Finance Manager - Advisory Services, you will support the operational cadence by managing efficient revenue planning, and analysis, and insights for core consulting and Visa Managed services portfolios, ensuring smooth financial operations and accurate reporting.

Integrity and accuracy in monthly financial reporting are paramount for the Senior Finance Manager - Advisory Services. Additionally, strong analytical skills, the ability to provide ad hoc analysis, and effective communication are vital to influencing decision-making based on financial insights.

The role of Senior Finance Manager - Advisory Services is hybrid, allowing for a blend of in-office and remote work. Your specific in-office days will be determined in discussions with your Hiring Manager, fostering flexibility while maintaining team collaboration.

In your response, highlight specific examples of financial planning and analysis projects you’ve managed. Discuss your methodologies, tools you utilized, and how your work impacted business decisions aligning with the Senior Finance Manager role at Advisory Services.

Share examples of how you've successfully managed time and prioritization under pressure. Emphasize strategies that helped you meet deadlines while ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in financial reporting, demonstrating your capability as a Senior Finance Manager.

Discuss your systematic approach in setting up checks and balances in your reporting process. You can mention the importance of a collaborative review with team members, leveraging data validation practices to uphold accuracy in financial reporting.

Provide a concrete example where your financial analysis directly influenced a key business initiative. Highlight your role in analyzing the data, sharing insights, and the ultimate outcomes of your contributions as it aligns with the responsibilities of a Senior Finance Manager.

Share your experience in building relationships across departments, focusing on communication and collaboration. Explain specific techniques you use to foster trust, facilitate discussions, and ensure all financial objectives align with business strategies.

Define the financial metrics most relevant to your past roles, explaining how they provide insights into business performance. Relate this back to the Advisory Services context to showcase your understanding of the importance of metrics for strategic decision-making.

Share a specific incident where you identified inefficiencies in a financial process and the steps you took to improve it. Talk about the tools or methodologies used and the positive outcomes that resulted from your initiatives related to the Senior Finance Manager role.

Reflect on a specific challenge within financial reporting, detailing your approach to addressing the situation. Highlight your problem-solving skills, adaptability, and the lessons learned that align with maintaining integrity and efficiency in financial reports.

Discuss the frameworks and checks you employ to maintain compliance with financial regulations. Mention your commitment to staying updated with regulatory changes and implementing necessary adjustments to protect the organization, which is crucial for the Senior Finance Manager.

Outline the financial software and technology tools you leverage to enhance analysis efficiency. Discuss how adopting new technologies not only streamlines your processes but also contributes to delivering insightful financial reports, a key aspect of the Senior Finance Manager's responsibilities.