Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

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About Us Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid. At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale — tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world. Join Visa and do work that matters – to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you. Job Description Job Summary: The Finance Planning & Analytics (FP&A) team is a strategic partner to Visa’s Greater China business, supporting both Hong Kong and Macau geographies. The team drives financial discipline, decision support, and accountability, enabling Visa to deliver on its mission of connecting the world through secure, innovative payment solutions. By providing actionable insights, robust planning, and financial leadership, the FP&A team adds value to Visa by empowering business leaders to achieve both short-term financial targets and long-term growth objectives. This role reports to both Greater China Finance Head and Hong Kong General Manager. All roles require digital fluency, including the ability to work with emerging technologies such as Generative AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot) to support everyday work. Key Responsibilities: Acts as the focal point for FP&A-related matters in Hong Kong and Macau, serving as a key advisor and thought partner to general manager and HK leadership team. Leads business planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes for revenues, client incentives, and operating expenses, coordinating inputs from various functions and driving review and challenge processes. Provides financial analysis and advice for new business propositions, including client incentive deals, marketing campaigns, product and acceptance initiatives, and other strategic projects. Maintains an in-depth understanding of pricing dynamics, including competitive pricing and positioning, and provides leadership for pricing proposals. Tracks the financial performance to ensure planning, forecasting and reporting accuracy. Regularly updates management on financial performance, offering insights into key variances, business trends, risks, and opportunities, and recommending mitigating actions. Visa requires at least 3 days in office, expectations of these days will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager. Qualifications Basic Qualifications: 12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or at least 8 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters/MBA/JD/MD) or at least 3 years of work experience with a PhD. Experience in financial planning and analysis within a matrixed organization. Experience in developing and maintaining financial discipline and business decision support. Experience in leading budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting processes. Experience in process improvement and driving operational efficiency. Experience in partnering with business leaders to deliver strategic financial insights. Experience in implementing financial strategies aligned with company goals. Experience in leveraging technology to enhance financial processes. Experience in overseeing financial aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and strategic transactions. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy or equivalent business degree. 12+ years of FP&A experience with a recognized, performance-driven multinational company. Proven experience communicating with, influencing, and presenting to senior-level executives. Demonstrated ability to deliver on multiple initiatives with tight timelines. Working knowledge of financial controls and procedures, preferably with major ERP packages. Fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin and English. Commitment to Visa Leadership Principles, including driving results, collaborating across teams, and acting with integrity. Visa is an EEO Employer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.