The Mastercard Foundation is seeking a Head of Finance Operations & Data Analytics to lead the transformation of financial processes and the implementation of advanced data analytics. The role aims to establish a high-performing data analytics function within Program Finance to deliver actionable insights that inform strategic decisions and drive continuous improvement. The successful candidate will champion a data-driven culture, embedding analytics into financial management, planning, and operational processes across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Data Analytics Leadership: Establish and lead a data analytics function within Program Finance to deliver timely, actionable insights.
- Strategy Implementation: Develop and implement a comprehensive data analytics strategy aligned with organizational priorities.
- Performance Visualization: Design and oversee the creation of dashboards, predictive models, and performance metrics for real-time visibility into financial performance and resource allocation.
- Strategic Partnership: Partner with Finance, Program, and Operations leaders to translate data insights into strategic actions for planning, budgeting, and investment decisions.
- Data Governance: Establish quality assurance processes to ensure accuracy, integrity, and consistency of financial and operational data.
- Advanced Modeling: Leverage techniques such as scenario modeling, trend analysis, and predictive forecasting to anticipate risks and improve financial agility.
- Capacity Building: Design and deliver training to improve data literacy and insight generation skills within the Finance team.
- Finance Operations Transformation: Lead the optimization of finance operations, driving efficiency, scalability, and compliance through automation and digital tools.
- Stakeholder Influence: Communicate complex analytical findings to senior stakeholders using data visualization and analytical storytelling.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Minimum of 15 years of relevant professional experience.
- At least 5 years in a senior management or leadership role.
- Bachelor's degree (BA/BSc/HND) in a relevant field.
- Proven track record in senior financial roles within large, complex, and/or global organizations.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing data analytics strategies and tools (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau, SQL, Python).
- Strong financial acumen with deep understanding of finance operations, systems, and controls.
- Demonstrated project and change management capability.
- Lean Six Sigma certification is an asset.
- Experience in Transformation programs and Projects at a regional/global scale is an added advantage.
- Culturally agile leader with integrity and adaptability.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the Mastercard Foundation careers portal on Workday using the link provided in the application section.
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