Sr. Business Consultant

The Finance Velocity Office was designed to accelerate our path to building a world class finance function. This function is shaping our transformation strategy, improving our business operations, and enhancing the impact we make as a function. Why velocity? Velocity is about both speed and strategy, focused on accelerating in a given direction. We will hone our approach, think big and decide quickly, living our Leadership Principles. This dedicated team is helping to drive global consistency and operating as one team to build a foundation that supports the growth and complexity of our business and improves the day to day interactions of our Finance teams.

The Sr. Manager, Finance Transformation Communications and Project Management will join the Finance Velocity office to enhance and drive delivery a communications strategy and own project management responsibilities across a broad portfolio of Finance transformation initiatives. They will partner with change management SMEs and champions across Regions and Functions to develop a programmatic series of communications supporting change programs. In addition, they will work closely with Corporate Communications, Initiative leads and working teams to support developing communications strategies for all transformation initiatives.

This role reports to the SD, Global Finance Strategy and Transformation but will interact with the SVP Finance Transformation Officer and her leadership team, and have work product visibility to the entire Finance Organization including the CFO and Finance Leadership Team. 

Essential Functions:

Ability and willingness to jump in and learn about ongoing complex Finance Transformation initiatives to design, develop, and deliver communications on organizational, systems and process changes.

Gather and analyze data from multiple sources, ensuring accuracy to create clear, engaging communications for diverse audiences.

Proactively manage effective communication channels to keep all stakeholders informed, including emails, memos, whitepapers, .ppt presentations, town hall scripts, calendars, video clips, newsletters, internal social media, Sharepoint sites and more. Maintain updated information regularly.

Develop insights driven communication for broad audiences, including executives.

Act as the primary liaison for FVO communications with cross functional teams and stakeholders including corporate communications, Visa University/Training Team, and other teams as necessary

Partner with SD, Change Management to conduct impact analysis and change management assessment, including change readiness

Implement regular check ins with initiative teams using tollgate methodology.

Support program milestone tracking and reporting.

Organize transformation meetings and governance processes.

Maintain progress reports and issue trackers.

Assist in creating materials for Transformation Leadership Team Meetings.

Work effectively with global, culturally diverse virtual teams.

Champion organizational change.

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in the office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Basic Qualifications:
8 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor Degree or at least 5 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 2 years of work experience with a PhD

Preferred Qualifications:
9 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or 7 or more relevant years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 3 or more years of experience with a PhD. Project, change management, Lean, Six Sigma certification a plus.
Experience with Microsoft Power BI preferred, including creating dashboards, reports, and data visualizations to support business decision-making.
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.)
Experience in program / project management in a transformation environment, experience in Finance transformation preferred
Strong leadership and ability to influence without direct management of partners and stakeholders
Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities, assignments, and roles
Entrepreneurial and flexible, strategic thinker who can balance strategy with detailed execution
Experience with program management and communications tools
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

Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting.  The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

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.

Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is 153,700.00 to 246,200.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.