Are you a strategic, analytical finance leader with a strong executive presence and a passion for driving results? Are you excited to work alongside corporate executives to drive critical business decisions and optimize performance? Are you interested in joining a globally diverse organization where our unique contributions are recognized and celebrated, allowing each of us to thrive? Then it’s time to join Western Union as Director, Global Operations & Corporate Centers.

Western Union powers your pursuit.

In this pivotal role, The Director, Global Operations & Corporate Centers FP&A will lead a team of financial analysts that provide support to Risk, Operations, HR, Legal, Strategy and Operations leadership.

Role Responsibilities

• Own the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and risk & opportunities processes for Global Operations and Corporate Centers. This includes oversight of the expense base, capital expenditures, and long-term financial forecasts.

• Collaborate closely with Western Union’s Executive Team (ET) to build financial plans and forecasts, support key business decisions, and deliver insights into how operational strategies drive financial results.

• Manage the ongoing reporting cycle, ensuring timely and accurate dissemination of financial performance updates. This includes tracking key metrics and presenting insights on projects and initiatives.

• Drive productivity efforts by identifying cost-saving opportunities across operations while managing workforce plans and investment spend.

• Ensure consistency in financial processes by codifying best practices, policies, and ways of working across teams, reducing exceptions, and driving accountability.

• Lead and develop the FP&A team, fostering skill growth and capability building as part of the Finance talent management strategy.

• Contribute to the company’s strategic planning process, including long-range financial forecasting and analysis of long-term investments.

• Prepare and present financial presentations to senior leaders, providing critical analysis and insights into actual results, forecasts, and future financial plans.

Role Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.

• Significant experience in multinational organizations, with a preference for experience in a matrix organization.

• At least 5 to 10 years of people management experience, with a track record of leading and developing high-performing teams.

• Proven ability to build strong, productive relationships with executive management, peers, and cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment across diverse business units.

• Strong financial acumen, with the ability to analyze complex financial models, trends, and data. Proven success in building accurate forecasts and projecting financial performance based on data analysis.

• Highly analytical with strong financial acumen, and the ability to manage complex financial models and projections with high accuracy.

• Strong leadership in implementing policies, procedures, and best practices to support organizational objectives and drive operational improvements.

• The ability to engage confidently with C-Suite leaders, navigate a complex, global organization, and influence decisions.

• Capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, with a high degree of accuracy and motivation to drive results.

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what is next.

Western Union is positioned to become the world’s most accessible financial services company transforming lives and communities. We are a diverse and passionate customer-centric team of over 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories, reaching customers and receivers around the globe. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward.

Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you are ready to help drive the future of financial services, it is time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com/.

Salary

The base salary range is $170,000 - $190,000 USD per year, total on target compensation includes a base salary plus long-term and short-term incentives that align with individual and company performance.

Benefits

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few (https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/). Please see the location-specific benefits below and note that your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment.

Your United States – specific benefits include:

• Family First Program

• Flexible Time off

• Medical, Dental and Life Insurance

• Tuition Assistance Program

• Parental Leave

Western Union values in-person collaboration, learning, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this creates value through common ways of working and supports the execution of enterprise objectives which will ultimately help us achieve our strategic goals. By connecting face-to-face, we are better able to learn from our peers, problem-solve together, and innovate. 

Our Hybrid Work Model categorizes each role into one of three categories. Western Union has determined the category of this role to be Hybrid. This is defined as a flexible working arrangement that enables employees to divide their time between working from home and working from an office location. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week. 

We are passionate about diversity. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.

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Estimated Job Posting End Date:

11-29-2024

This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.