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Title and Summary
Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis - Services
Overview
Mastercard is seeking a Vice President, FP&A to lead financial planning and strategic decision support for the global Services organization. This role will serve as the primary source of reporting and analytics for the Services executive leadership team, driving financial performance, strategic planning, and operational insights for one of Mastercard’s fastest-growing business segments.
The VP will oversee forecasting, long-range planning, performance management, and strategic investment analysis across the Services portfolio. The role requires a combination of strong financial rigor, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders across product, sales, and regional leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Finance Leadership
• Provide strategic insights to drive growth, profitability, and investment prioritization.
• Lead financial planning processes including annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range strategic plans.
• Develop financial frameworks that support Services’ growth strategy, including pricing, revenue models, and margin optimization.
Performance Management
• Establish and monitor key financial and operating metrics across the Services portfolio.
• Deliver clear insights into drivers of revenue growth, margin expansion, and operating leverage.
• Identify opportunities to accelerate growth, improve efficiency, and optimize capital allocation.
Forecasting & Planning
• Lead global forecasting and financial planning processes for the Services organization.
• Partner with regional and product finance teams to ensure forecast accuracy and alignment with business strategies.
• Build scalable financial models to support rapid growth and evolving business models.
• Leverage artificial intelligence to deliver efficiencies across finance
Business Partnership
• Collaborate closely with product, sales, and commercialization teams, and/or finance supports teams, to evaluate strategic initiatives and investment opportunities.
• Provide financial leadership on major initiatives, partnerships, and strategic investments.
Executive Communication
• Prepare financial materials and insights for senior leadership and executive forums.
• Translate complex financial information into clear narratives that support decision-making.
Team Leadership
• Lead and develop a high-performing FP&A team supporting the Services organization globally.
• Foster a culture of analytical rigor, proactive insight generation, and strong business partnership.
Qualifications
Experience
• 12–15+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or strategic finance.
• Experience supporting high-growth technology, platform, or services businesses preferred.
• Proven track record of partnering with senior business leaders to drive financial outcomes.
Skills
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical capabilities.
• Ability to translate data into strategic insights and actionable recommendations.
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.
• Strong leadership experience with the ability to develop and scale teams.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, global organization.
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required.
• MBA or advanced business degree preferred.
Key Competencies
• Strategic mindset with strong commercial acumen
• Data-driven decision making
• Executive presence and stakeholder influence
• Operational rigor and financial discipline
• Ability to balance growth and profitability objectives
Mastercard is a merit-based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact reasonable_accommodation@mastercard.com and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.
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.
In line with Mastercard’s total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. The base salary offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include: insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance); flexible spending account and health savings account; paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave); 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time, 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire; 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays; 401k with a best-in-class company match; deferred compensation for eligible roles; fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities; eligibility for tuition reimbursement; and many more. Mastercard benefits for interns generally include: 56 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time; jury duty leave; and on-site fitness facilities in some locations.
Pay Ranges
Purchase, New York: $217,000 - $359,000 USD