Full-Time

Senior Director

Program Leader, Finance Transformation

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Visa

Visa

10,001+ employees

Global digital payment network provider

Fintech
Financial Services

Senior, Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA

Hybrid position requiring 2-3 days in the office per week.

Category
Corporate Finance
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Risk Management

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • 12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 10 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters/MBA /JD/MD), or a minimum of 5 years of work experience with a PhD
  • Expertise in program management with financial and budget management experience in an operating model transformation environment required.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill complex information into a compelling narrative, and in a variety of formats (ex. presentations, talking points, executive summaries, etc.)
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Exceptional collaboration and partnership skills in a global, matrixed environment with cross-functional teams
  • Self-starter, results oriented individual with the ability to “roll up their sleeves” and handle numerous projects concurrently
  • Ability to anticipate issues before they arise and work to proactively support resolution
  • Proven track record of driving results, even when faced with ambiguous circumstances
  • Exceptional personal accountability and the highest of ethical standards
Responsibilities
  • Define & manage cross-functional approach & transition activities across all Finance Function
  • Provide subject matter expertise, thought partnership and problem solve with key stakeholders to proactively identify issues and navigate roadblocks, enable decisions and influence direction in support of design principles
  • Develop and implement a playbook with relevant subject matter experts to enforce standardized protocols and consistent documentation to support operating model transition across Visa Finance including Shared Services Centers
  • Define the governance structure and cadence for the overall program
  • Work with Functional Leaders to identify key resources, onboard team, build capabilities and support team to rollout strategy
  • Manage cross-functional teams at center and in Functions to problem solve and ensure consistent approach to delivering changes
  • In partnership with Project manager, drives program cadence, steering resources (support team) and business stakeholders (including Finance Leadership team, working teams, Real Estate, HR and external consultants) against robust timelines/deliverables
  • Accountable to proactively identify and mitigate potential risks to delivery of overall roadmap
  • Develop milestones and KPIS for overall program in partnership with the project manager
  • Develop and ensure delivery of change and comms plan for the program
  • Proactively engage with and provide updates to key stakeholders including CEO, Finance Leadership Team
  • Leverage external best practice as needed for targeted consulting support
  • Manage consultants including scoping, RFP process and serve as main point of contact for day-to-day delivery of work
  • Design and deliver compelling narrative and presentations to effectively illustrate complex ideas, findings, ideas and recommendations, tailored to various audiences including CEO, CFO, Finance Leadership Team and Executive Committee and Broader Finance
  • Drive and deliver key workstreams as/where needed to pressure test, bolster or drive critical deliverables e.g. the creation of SLAs and/or a knowledge transfer program, location
  • Drive detailed design and implementation approach for FP&A transformation in partnership with FP&A Sponsor readiness, etc.
Desired Qualifications
  • 15 or more years of experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or 12 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, or MD), PhD with 9+ years of experience
  • 15+ years professional experience with a Bachelor's degree, MBA and/or project, change management, Lean, Six-Sigma, Agile certifications a plus
  • Experience in Finance operating model transformation preferred
  • Experience in Finance and/or Financial Planning & Analysis team, preferred
  • Familiar with agile ways of working
  • Entrepreneurial and flexible, strategic thinker who can balance strategy with detailed execution
  • Expert in the use of program and business management tools

Visa operates a global digital payment network that facilitates electronic payments for millions of people daily. The company connects consumers, businesses, financial institutions, and governments, allowing them to make transactions using Visa cards. Each time a card is used, Visa earns money through transaction, service, and data processing fees. Unlike many competitors, Visa focuses on expanding access to financial services for underserved communities and supporting local economies. The company's goal is to promote financial inclusivity and drive sustainable commerce, ensuring that more people can participate in the global economy.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$55.8M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

1958

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What believers are saying

  • Visa's partnership with fintechs enhances cross-border payment solutions.
  • Adoption of blockchain technology could revolutionize digital payments.
  • AI-driven fraud detection systems are reducing fraudulent activities.

What critics are saying

  • CBDCs could reduce reliance on Visa's payment network.
  • 'Buy Now, Pay Later' services may decrease traditional credit card transactions.
  • Fintech startups offering zero-fee transactions could pressure Visa's revenue model.

What makes Visa unique

  • Visa operates a global digital payment network connecting millions daily.
  • The company focuses on financial inclusivity and sustainability in its operations.
  • Visa collaborates with central banks on Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs).

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