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The Global Partnerships team is responsible for cultivating and managing Mastercard’s strategic partnerships with key players across the payments ecosystem. The team works with global players in tech, e-commerce, and financial services to create innovative, differentiated products and solutions that shape the future of commerce. The Strategy & Business Excellence team is a support function within the Global Partnerships team and leads high priority initiatives, provides analytics and insights to drive business results, creates balanced deal constructs that drive the best value for Mastercard, develops scaleable solutions for operational pain points, monitors business risks, and assists with the articulation of our strategy. We are currently hiring a highly analytical and collaborative Manager to join our team. This role is pivotal in driving financial planning, performance reporting, and strategic decision-making across the business. The candidate should have strong analytical and technical skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to communicate commercial and financial insights effectively to stakeholders.
Job Responsibility:
Lead forecasting and budgeting processes, including model development, variance analysis, and strategic alignment
Lead development of accurate and timely portfolio reporting and performance analysis across business units
Perform payment reconciliation, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies across systems
Collaborate cross-functionally with regional finance teams to support financial initiatives
Support other team members with the management of customer relationships related to finance matters, including billing, performance reporting, and issue resolution
Manage the analysis and interpretation of financial aspects of contracts, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation
Develop and deliver impactful presentations to senior leadership, translating complex financial data into actionable insights
Apply data analytics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, supporting strategic decision-making
Utilize Microsoft Excel for financial modelling and analysis and PowerPoint for executive-level reporting
Requirements:
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, formulas, macros)
Strong PowerPoint skills for creating clear and compelling presentations
Experience with data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, SQL) is highly desirable
Ability to build and maintain forecasting models and perform scenario analysis
Demonstrated experience in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Proven ability to manage portfolio performance reporting and track KPIs
Solid understanding of payment reconciliation processes and financial controls
Familiarity with contract governance, including interpretation of financial clauses
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and support stakeholders
Excellent customer relationship management abilities, both internally and externally
Clear and confident presentation and communication skills, tailored to various audiences
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
Professional certification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) is a plus
Experience in a finance analyst/manager or similar role