Credit Financial Analyst in Timonium at PayPal

Job Description

Job Description

Fueled by a fundamental belief that having access to financial services creates opportunity, PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) is committed to democratizing financial services and empowering people and businesses to join and thrive in the global economy. Our open digital payments platform gives PayPal’s 305 million active account holders the confidence to connect and transact in new and powerful ways, whether they are online, on a mobile device, in an app, or in person. Through a combination of technological innovation and strategic partnerships, PayPal creates better ways to manage and move money, and offers choice and flexibility when sending payments, paying or getting paid. Available in more than 200 markets around the world, the PayPal platform, including Braintree, Venmo and Xoom enables consumers and merchants to receive money in more than 100 currencies, withdraw funds in 56 currencies and hold balances in their PayPal accounts in 25 currencies.
Summary We are looking for a Financial Analyst to assist in providing accurate and timely information on the Business Unit’s performance and use of partnership funds. You will consolidate and analyze financial data, considering company’s goals and financial standing. You will track, research and analyze financial information to help the business unit make well informed decisions regarding fund use, present progress and monitor financial movements.

Responsibilities:

• Consolidate, track, and analyze partnership program financial data (expenses, budgets, invoices, accruals, etc.) considering the business units and company’s goals and financial standing
• Provide creative alternatives and recommendations to reduce costs and improve financial performance
• Assemble and summarize data to structure sophisticated reports on financial status and risks as it pertains to program funds
• Develop financial models, conduct bench-marking and process analysis
• Conduct business studies on past, future and comparative performance and develop forecast models
• Identify trends, advise company and recommend actions to a senior general fund manager based on sound analysis
• Track and determine financial status by analyzing actual results in comparison with forecasts
• Reconcile transactions by comparing and correcting data
• As needed, coordinate BU budget submissions with management
• Collaborate with Central Finance, Central Accounting, and business unit department heads and representatives in the tracking and reporting of spend
• Consult with management to guide and influence long term and strategic decision making within the broadest scope
• Drive process improvement and policy development initiatives that impact the function Requirements

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of related experience in FP&A, corporate finance, consulting or related areas
• Bachelor’s Degree in finance related field
• Ability to synthesize complex analysis and ideas to communicate them in a straightforward manner (both verbally and via e-mail / PowerPoint)
• Experience building and maintaining complex financial models, developing and using financial modeling tools, and financial statement construction
• Highly accountable, with ability to independently lead and coordinate projects across multiple subject and functional areas
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint
• Experience in a high growth and/or payment industry preferred

We're a purpose-driven company whose beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day. We hold ourselves to our One Team Behaviors which demand that we hold the highest ethical standards, to empower an open and diverse workplace, and strive to treat everyone who is touched by our business with dignity and respect. Our employees challenge the status quo, ask questions, and find solutions. We want to break down barriers to financial empowerment. Join us as we change the way the world defines financial freedom.
PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) 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. In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [email protected].
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