Every day, Global Payments makes it possible for millions of people to move money between buyers and sellers using our payments solutions for credit, debit, prepaid and merchant services. Our worldwide team helps over 3 million companies, more than 1,300 financial institutions and over 600 million cardholders grow with confidence and achieve amazing results. We are driven by our passion for success and we are proud to deliver best-in-class payment technology and software solutions. Join our dynamic team and make your mark on the payments technology landscape of tomorrow.
About the Company
Global Payments (NYSE:GPN) helps businesses around the world enable commerce and
provide exceptional experiences to their customers. Our payment technology and software
solutions enable merchants and developers to deliver seamless customer experiences, run
smarter operations and adapt quickly to change. Because if it has anything to do with
commerce, we are already on it.
Headquartered in Atlanta with nearly 27,000 team members worldwide, Global Payments is
a Fortune 500® company and a member of the S&P 500 with worldwide reach spanning
over 100 countries throughout North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Finance Manager (c.2 years post-qualification) with a strong background
in cost management and expense analysis. This role will take ownership of the company’s
expense base, ensuring transparency, control, and actionable insights.
The Finance Manager will be a key partner to all department teams to drive cost efficiency,
optimise vendor spend, and strengthen controls across a complex multinational cost
structure.
Key Responsibilities
Expense Management & Reporting
Own monthly, quarterly, and annual expense reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and insight.
Provide insightful analysis of expense movements against budget/forecast.
Analyse cost drivers, variances, and trends to provide clear commentary to senior leadership.
Manage accruals, prepayments, and allocation of costs across geographies and business lines.
Ensure control of headcount planning and open roles from a budget/forecast perspective ensuring proposed recruitment is aligned with plan.
Business Partnering
Partner with all business departments and functions to track and challenge
expenditure.
Provide forward-looking analysis and insights to help optimise operational efficiency.
Support procurement and vendor management processes with financial analysis of
supplier costs.
Forecasting & Budgeting
Lead the expense element of planning cycles (budgeting, forecasting, long-range
planning).
Provide scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis on key cost categories (e.g.
Compensation).
Deliver clear expense forecasts and identify risks/opportunities.
Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities for process automation and simplification in expense
management.
Develop KPIs and dashboards to monitor cost efficiency across functions.
Skills & Experience Required
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with c.2 years PQE.
Strong experience in expense management, cost control, or FP&A in a multinational,
Fintech, or high-volume business.
Solid technical grounding in accounting standards (IFRS) and expense recognition
principles.
Strong financial modelling, Excel, and analytical skills; exposure to ERP and BI tools advantageous.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to challenge and influence senior
stakeholders.
Commercial mindset with a focus on efficiency and continuous improvement.
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