Strategic Financial Analyst

1 month ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom PayPal, Inc. Full time

We are looking for a highly skilled Strategic Financial Analyst to join our team at PayPal, Inc. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment and contribute to the planning, reporting, and operations of financials.

About PayPal

At PayPal, we operate a global two-sided network that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We provide payment solutions that enable secure and seamless transactions whether online or in-person.

Our beliefs are rooted in our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. These values guide us in conducting business every day.

Job Description

The Strategic Financial Analyst will play a key role in long-term strategic planning, business analysis, annual budget building, and ongoing reporting/planning. The successful candidate will assist with:

  • Annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes
  • Month, quarter & year-end close activities and reporting processes
  • Preparing ad-hoc analysis and business case modeling as per business requirements
  • Engaging in continuous process improvement efforts to streamline financial planning and budget management processes for efficiency and accuracy

This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's or master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
  • Strong analytical skills, including trend and variance analysis
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
  • Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint skills (Pivot Tables, SUMIFS, VLOOKUPs, Macros)
  • Experience with SAP, Tableau, Python, or BPC is beneficial
Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and life insurance, flexible work environment, employee stock options, and more. At PayPal, we are committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.



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