Sr Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

13 Minutes ago • 3-5 Years
Financial Analysis

Job Description

This role involves close collaboration with UK business leaders and global finance teams, focusing on forecasting, budgeting, month-end closing, financial modeling, performance measurement, reporting, and analysis. Key responsibilities include supporting planning and forecasting, reviewing business performance, producing executive presentations, and driving process improvements with finance and technical teams. The analyst will also facilitate stakeholder discussions, manage expectations, and consult on key issues, risks, and dependencies for assigned initiatives.
Good To Have:
  • Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience in financial planning & analysis, business finance, or a similar analytical function
  • Experience supporting regional or country-level business leaders, ideally within the financial services, fintech, or payments industry
  • Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable business insights
  • Business acumen with an ability to connect financial outcomes to strategic objectives
  • Experience with data mining, visualization, and analytical tools (e.g., SQL, Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx)
  • Comfortable managing multiple priorities, driving accountability, and influencing decisions across diverse stakeholder groups
  • Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset with a high degree of ownership
Must Have:
  • Support planning and forecasting processes
  • Review business performance on regular cadences (weekly, monthly, quarterly)
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather inputs and summarize insights
  • Produce executive-level presentations
  • Work closely with finance and technical teams to drive process and system improvements
  • Facilitate discussions with various stakeholders, manage expectations, and collaborate cross-functionally
  • Consult with finance leads to review and discuss key issues, risks, and dependencies for assigned initiatives
  • Document and escalate potential risks/issues, assist in developing mitigation strategies, and support their implementation
  • 3+ years relevant experience
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Perks:
  • Flexible work environment
  • Employee shares options
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Balanced hybrid work model (3 days in office, 2 days home/office)

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The Company

PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy.

We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers.

We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards. Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade.

Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day. We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do – and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities.

Job Summary:

This job collaborates closely with the UK business leaders and global finance teams on activities such as forecasting, budgeting, month-end closing, financial/deal modeling, performance measurement, reporting and analysis.

Job Description:

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Support planning and forecasting processes
  • Review business performance on regular cadences (weekly, monthly, quarterly)
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather inputs and summarize insights
  • Produce executive-level presentations
  • Work closely with the finance and technical teams to drive process and system improvements
  • Facilitate discussions with various stakeholders, manage expectations, and collaborate cross-functionally
  • Consult with finance leads to review and discuss key issues, risks, and dependencies for assigned initiatives
  • Document and escalate potential risks/issues, assist in developing mitigation strategies, and support their implementation

Expected Qualifications:

  • 3+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualification:

  • Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience in financial planning & analysis, business finance, or a similar analytical function.
  • Experience supporting regional or country-level business leaders, ideally within the financial services, fintech, or payments industry.
  • Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable business insights.
  • Business acumen with an ability to connect financial outcomes to strategic objectives.
  • Experience with data mining, visualization, and analytical tools (e.g., SQL, Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx) to support advanced analytics and performance tracking.
  • Comfortable managing multiple priorities, driving accountability, and influencing decisions across diverse stakeholder groups.
  • Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset with a high degree of ownership.

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Bachelors Degree or Equivalent (Required)

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For the majority of employees, a balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the office or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations.

Our Benefits:

At , we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can’t do this without our most important asset—you. That’s why we offer benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life. We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you.

We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more. To learn more about our benefits please visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com.

Who We Are:

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Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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, 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 paypalglobaltalentacquisition@paypal.com.

Belonging at :

Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. Belonging at means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at .

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About Us

Is on a mission to revolutionize commerce globally. We’re driving our company, industry, and society forward with vision and velocity. With our commitment to excellence, innovation, and talent, the possibilities are limitless.

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