Finance Manager - 14 Month Fixed Term Contract

As a Finance Manager (FP&A) across this 14 month fixed term contract within our global organization, you will join the One Finance team, which encompasses Business Partnering (FP&A), Controllership, and Sourcing functions. The FP&A team, currently composed of three members, directly supports the Head of Finance and key business stakeholders in strategic decision-making and AI-enabled financial reporting, analytics and automation.

Role Scope and Impact
Operating in the dynamic Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands market, you will:

• Support monthly and quarterly FP&A rhythms, including rolling outlooks. You will own the headcount forecasting cycle, coordinating closely with the People Team and Business Leads. You will also be responsible for the reconciliation of headcount assumptions against latest outlook and approve forecasts in partnership with People Team.
• Act as the primary finance partner for cost center leaders, providing clear insights and influencing decision‑making regarding spending discipline and workforce plans.
• Support business cases, investment proposals, and scenario modelling related to OpEx or workforce needs.
• Transform reporting into insight‑driven executive narratives with clear, actionable recommendations.
• Partner proactively with senior leaders to influence commercial decisions and ensure alignment on financial outcomes.
• Enhance the integrity, consistency, and automation of financial data and reporting processes with AI tools.

This role is central to strengthening financial performance, driving strategic alignment, and shifting the FP&A team toward advanced forecasting, better business partnership, and scalable, automated, AI-enabled processes.

Strategic Importance
This position is central to understanding and managing operating expenses, and shape how Finance applies AI, data, and analytics to improve forecasting accuracy, enhance storytelling, and provide actionable recommendations to the leadership team. You will get the opportunity to develop a comprehensive understanding of Visa’s business, commercial landscape, and industry trends, with significant exposure to senior leadership and decision-makers, positioning you for future career opportunities.

Project Involvement
You will collaborate within a dynamic finance team, partnering with and guiding senior business leaders to optimise opex spending and create new investment opportunities. You will be critical to support the development of annual operating plans and multi-year strategic business plans. Cross-functional engagement with senior leaders will provide invaluable experience to accelerate your professional growth.

Work Environment
This is a hybrid role, requiring presence in the office three days per week (Tuesday to Thursday), with flexibility required to accommodate business needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, Accounting, Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Professional qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA, CFA, MBA, or similar) preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant FP&A experience.
• Proactive self-starter, with strong business and commercial acumen, and a ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Demonstrating a sense of curiosity and urgency, proactive problem-solving approach and strong bias for action.
• Advanced financial modelling skills and expertise in managing large data sets; proficiency with Excel and data warehouse systems.
• AI‑native mindset with the ability to use AI tools for modelling, insight generation, automation, and workflow acceleration. Demonstrated ability to translate complex data analysis into actionable business insights, with strong presentation skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with a commitment to accuracy and high-quality output.
• Excellent relationship-building, stakeholder management and communication skills across all management levels.
• Ability to identify and address the information needs of internal clients, ensuring completeness and accuracy of reports.
• Proven track record of delivering time-sensitive results within diverse teams and providing outstanding customer service.
• Understanding of Visa and payments industry preferred but not essential.
• Hands-on experience with Hyperion/TM1 and Oracle systems preferred but not essential.

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.