Senior Financial Analyst

Sr. Financial Analyst – Denver, CO

The Sr. Financial Analyst role on the Technology finance team is responsible for management, coordination of financial Plans, forecasts and ad-hoc reporting for various Technology teams

Western Union powers your pursuit

We are seeking a highly driven and analytical individual to join our team as a Senior Financial Analyst for our company. This role is integral in providing strategic financial insights, budgeting, and forecasting to support decision-making processes. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting detailed financial analyses, developing financial models, annual planning and forecast and providing financial support to various Technology business functions. The person in this role will need to support and hold internal and external business partners accountable for delivering and driving results, continuously ensuring that initiatives remain aligned to the strategic pillars of the organization and deliver against aligned and committed OKRs while consistently driving predictability, transparency, and accountability. This role offers an incredible opportunity to make a significant impact on the direction and success of the company.

Role Responsibilities:

• Own and prepare annual financial plans and quarterly forecast deliverables.

• Perform month end, quarter end and year end close variance analysis for key executive management

• Provide management with transparent, key financial data, trend information monthly as well as additional ad-hoc analysis on an as needed basis

• Creates strong business partner relationships with key stakeholders/budget owners

• Manage expenses such as on-premise & cloud hosting, network, multi-year sourced labor agreements, Software as a Service agreements, maintenance & support costs, capital investments and capitalized labor.

• Provide strategic financial guidance to business partners to help them make informed business decisions

• Business case tracking for multi-year projects.

Role Requirements:

• 3-5 years of finance or accounting experience and/or business analysis experience

• Highly proficient in Excel, Essbase, Oracle,

• Excellent business partnering skills with focus on consulting and influencing mindset with demonstrated leadership ability

• Excellent business judgement and self-starter capabilities with high attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-past environment

• Able to take a strong leadership role in implementing policies and procedures to support organizational objectives and business success

• Able to have transparent and productive relationships with peers and collaborate successfully

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what’s next. 
Western Union is positioned to become the world’s most accessible financial services company —transforming lives and communities. We’re 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’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you’re ready to help drive the future of financial services, it’s time for Western Union.

Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com/. 

Salary 
The on-target earnings range is $87,000-121,000 per year, which includes a base salary and short-term incentives that align with individual and company performance. Actual salaries will vary based on candidates’ qualifications, skills, and competencies.

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.