Senior Director, Head of Finance, Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific Join to apply for the Senior Director, Head of Finance, Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific role at VisaSenior Director, Head of Finance, Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific Join to apply for the Senior Director, Head of Finance, Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific role at VisaGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year.
Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader.
Join us today and experience Life at Visa.Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year.
Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader.
Join us today and experience Life at Visa.Job DescriptionWhat a Senior Director, Head of Finance does at Visa:Serve as a member of the senior leadership team for Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific markets (AUNZSP) and be their focal point for all finance-related matters.Responsible for creating and maintaining a high standard of financial discipline, controls, decision support, and accountability within the geography.Be a key advisor and thought partner to the Group Country Manager and Country Manager to facilitate delivery of the short-term financial targets as well as long-term growth targets.Provide strong financial thought leadership as it relates to growth strategies, current performance, business case analysis of client incentive deals, sales, marketing and product initiatives, as well as pricing proposals.Why this is important to Visa .There are 3 key markets/sub-region in AUNZSP, namely Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific, all with growth opportunities linked to the evolution of payment innovation and technology despite maturity in the payment industry.This role is a key business partner to the Group Country Manager, AUNZSP.
He/she will play a critical role as a member of AUNZSP leadership team in managing the business activities across these key markets to deliver the financial targets and the strategic development of future growth opportunities.
This position will be the focal point of contact for senior management on finance- related matters in the geography and will oversee all areas of Finance including FP&A, the Controller, Sourcing, etc.This is the most senior finance position in the AUNZSP cluster and will have influence/decision authority over FTEs, expenses, client incentives and revenue waiver.QualificationsKey CompetenciesResults oriented and proven change agent, track record of influencing business decisions and implementing changeStrong commercial acumen with an aptitude for strategic thinking.Able to recognize key strategic issues, opportunities and risks, and develop thoughtful financial perspectives that facilitate decision making in complex, uncertain and dynamic environmentsExcellent communication and presentation skills, able to effectively present and communicate financial issues and financial results across all the levels of the business, from cost center managers to senior-level executivesCustomer focused (internal and external), with the ability to build effective organizational relationshipsTeam player, adept at building and maintaining collaborative stakeholder relationships at all levelsCapable of working with cross-functional teamsEffective operating within a matrix-management structureCompetent in internal and operational controls to manage the local compliance for the company.Leadership and management of the AuNZSP Finance team, nurturing and developing talent, both within the Finance function and across the wider AuNZSP.Required ExperiencesThe job holder should be a college graduate, business degree preferred, with 10 years of FP&A experience with a recognized, performance-driven multi-national company:At least 15 years of commercial finance, controllers and/or auditing experienceProven commercial and analytical experience, including FP&A roles in a business unit within a global organizationPrior experience successfully communicating with, influencing and presenting to senior-level executivesDemonstrated ability to deliver on multiple initiatives with tight timelinesPossess good knowledge of financial controls and procedures to safeguard the assets of the company and ensure local compliance.International experience ideally within a complex, matrix management organizationAbility to attract, develop and retain top talent.What will also help:Knowledge of the payments industry, in particular the credit/debit card business within a banking or eCommerce environment, is highly desirableAdvanced Business degrees would be an advantageAdditional InformationVisa 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.Seniority level Seniority level DirectorEmployment type Employment type Full-timeJob function Job function Accounting/AuditingIndustries IT Services and IT ConsultingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Visa by 2xSign in to set job alerts for "Head of Finance" roles.
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