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Role Responsibilities In this role, you will be responsible for: Supporting month-end close processes by analyzing contra variances against budget, forecasts, prior year actuals, and key business drivers for the UK&I Division. Collaborating with country finance business partners to develop and execute the annual plan/budget and forecast cycles, ensuring accurate data upload into Hyperion and the CRS budgeting and forecasting tool. Developing and maintaining a comprehensive deal workbook aligned with customer agreements, business cases, and Salesforce data. This includes ensuring schedules have accurate forecasts, actuals, and completed deal information for seamless tracking and analysis. Identifying and communicating revenue risks and opportunities to increase customer value and revenue growth, and promptly responding to ad-hoc requests for information and analysis. Overseeing the identification of market trends, competitive positioning, and emerging opportunities to shape strategic direction through top-class analytics. Partnering with stakeholders across Europe and various functions to drive budget execution, ensuring alignment across Finance, Account Managers, Business Development, and Country Managers for shared outcomes and measurable success. Executing financial process improvements by building and maintaining financial tools for analysis and modelling, reviewing and suggesting improvements to financial systems, and investigating opportunities for automation. Acting as the nonlocal deals point of contact (MWP, Global, Digital, etc.), managing queries for these deals. Providing MCDS support for UK&I customers managed by Kostya's team (excluding Payoneer), including CBA tracking and general finance support for Account Managers (payments, advice on queries, etc.). Serving as the CRS deal set-up Subject Matter Expert (SME), taking responsibility for all necessary deal setups for the team. Conducting ad-hoc Revenue & Incentives (R&I) analysis and deal updates, such as reviewing/updating small deals on an ad-hoc basis and monitoring incentive IDs for timely updates. Contributing to team-wide responsibilities including Net Comp, Impairment reviews, CRS metrics, CRS rejections, aged accruals, forecasting, and budgeting, as applicable to assigned accounts. Acting as a Services and Core Payments SME (shared responsibility), working with Europe Services and Core Payments teams to understand product/revenue drivers, budgeting/forecasting/tracking methods, train the team, and influence reporting to meet team needs. Key Skills and Experience Proven experience in leading the development of high-impact strategies within a top-tier strategy consulting firm at the Engagement Manager level, or within a corporate strategy function covering strategy and analytics. Extensive experience and knowledge in the Payment industry is desirable. Expertise in advanced data analysis, with a strong ability to translate complex datasets into actionable insights. Advanced proficiency in Excel, with Alteryx and Hyperion experience desirable for building sophisticated decision-making models. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex data and analysis to senior executives clearly and impactfully. Strong experience in creating high-quality presentation decks that influence decision-making. A strategic thinker with a demonstrated ability to identify innovative solutions to complex business challenges, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence. Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to manage and influence cross-functional teams, build relationships with senior stakeholders, and align strategic initiatives with broader business objectives. Proven track record in managing multiple strategic initiatives simultaneously while leading and mentoring high-performing teams to ensure successful delivery of outputs. Deep understanding of key business drivers and the ability to align analytics and strategy initiatives with overarching organizational goals. Experience in working across a matrixed environment is highly desirable. A high degree of adaptability and agility, with a strong ability to move quickly in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, ensuring swift and effective decision-making. About You Educational Qualification: Chartered Accountant, CFA, CPA, or MBA in Finance. Experience in financial roles with advanced knowledge and experience across all phases of financial planning and management. Good knowledge of Business Intelligence tools and experience with financial systems/applications (e.g., Hyperion and Oracle). Good understanding of reporting, forecasting, and budgeting techniques. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency and accuracy. Ability to manage multiple activities of different natures in a condensed timeframe. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Strong relationship management and networking skills. High intellect with good commercial acumen and a creative approach to problem-solving.

Overview Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. Our mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart, and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments, and businesses realize their greatest potential. The Financial Planning & Analysis function manages all aspects of management reporting encompassing budgeting and forecasting, strategic and customer planning. This includes the management and execution of the corporate reporting and planning requirements. About Role: Support the financial close process through the analysis of variances against budget, forecasts, prior year actuals, key business drivers and initiatives. Review and provide thoughtful business driven commentary to senior management. Support the development of the annual plan/budget and forecast for scheduled cycle. Manage, develop and update standardized financial reporting packages that will help drive and support the business, inclusive of business metrics/KPIs. Also support consolidation of revenue and expense risks and opportunities and review and respond promptly to ad-hoc requests for information and analysis Execute on financial process improvements by building and maintaining financial tools to perform analysis and modeling; review and create suggestions to financial systems Investigate and create opportunities for automation and more efficient methods of creation and delivery anticipating needs of internal customers, members, and other stakeholders On top of FP&A responsibilities will have the opportunity to assist other finance business partners Support special projects as they arise All About You: Educational qualification: Chartered Accountant/CPA/CFA/ACCA or MBA Finance Good knowledge of all phases of financial planning and management Good knowledge of Business Intelligence tools and experience with financial systems/applications (e.g. Hyperion and Oracle) Good understanding of reporting, forecasting and budgeting techniques. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Self-motivated with a proven track record of delivering success while operating in a team environment. Ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency and accuracy Ability to manage multiple activities of different nature in a condensed timeframe Excellent communication and presentation skills Good strategic thinking and business understanding. Good relationship management and networking skills. Ambitious, highly driven and motivated. Corporate Security Responsibility: All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must: Abide by Mastercard s security policies and practices; Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed; Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard s guidelines.

Description We are seeking a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing financial reporting, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing financial insights to support business decisions. Responsibilities Prepare and analyze financial statements and reports Ensure compliance with tax regulations and accounting standards Conduct audits and prepare audit reports Assist in budget preparation and financial forecasting Provide financial advice and support to management Manage accounts payable and receivable processes Review and improve financial controls and processes Skills and Qualifications CA (Chartered Accountant) certification is mandatory 5-7 years of experience in accounting or finance Proficient in accounting software (e.g., Tally, SAP, QuickBooks) Strong understanding of Indian tax laws and regulations Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Description We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accountant to join our finance team in India. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting principles and practices, with experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance. Responsibilities Prepare and maintain financial statements and reports Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts Manage accounts payable and receivable processes Conduct monthly bank reconciliations Support audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations Analyze financial data and provide insights for management Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate financial reporting Skills and Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 2-4 years of experience in accounting or finance roles Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Tally, QuickBooks) Strong understanding of accounting principles and standards Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Attention to detail and accuracy in work Effective communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team