Interim RTP Finance Manager

Role Who you are

• The ability to analyse data, think strategically, provide leadership and build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders located across the globe are key attributes for success
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a matrixed organization
• Ability to both think strategically and provide an executive-level view while also being able to dive into the details
• Experience in working in a team that is geographically dispersed
• Fluency in English. Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated history of thoughtful risk taking, business acumen, thought leadership, commitment, and strong sense of urgency
• Executive presence, ability to influence others; demonstrated intellectual horsepower
• Experience in getting up to speed quickly on new topics and managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Degree in finance/accounting and accounting qualification preferred
• Solid accounting skills, excellent finance skills including modelling and scenario analysis, budget, planning and forecasting experience, experience in risk management and a solid understanding of the business or demonstrated learning agility are required. Operational experience is very desirable
• Experience in working with Oracle and Hyperion would be helpful
• International experience is a plus

What the job involves

• This role is a Fixed Term Contract for 9 months
• As countries around the world are seeking to develop modern real-time payment ("RTP") systems, Mastercard is partnering with customers to deliver a suite of solutions to meet their infrastructure, applications and services needs. Building from our acquisitions in the United Kingdom (Vocalink) and the Nordics (Mastercard Payment Services), Mastercard provides a leading infrastructure ecosystem which supports real-time payment providers, banks, and their customers around the world
• This position, which reports to a Finance Director in the RTP team, will partner with a variety of teams to manage Financial Planning & Analysis deliverables and support strategic analyses across the RTP business
• Work cross-functionally with business partners to support financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and target setting
• Perform a variety of revenue and expense analyses to meet business needs
• Scrutinise new business cases; challenge assumptions using a variety of data sources and your own analyses
• Ensure a sound, well-controlled financial environment
• Work closely with the RTP programs to identify, measure and deliver expense efficiency opportunities and drive process improvements
• Produce and present product financials and analysis of business performance including tracking of progress against budget and business cases
• Partner and engage with other Mastercard finance functions including Controllership, Tax, Treasury, Product & Engineering and regional finance teams

Location: London (Office located in Angel Lane, London)

Level: Mid and Senior level

Contract Type: Maternity Cover Fixed Term Contract (9 months)