Sr. Director - Visa Value-Added Services Finance

Visa•Foster City, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Visa is seeking a senior strategic finance leader to join the Value‑Added Services (VAS) Central Finance team. As a Senior Director within Central Finance, this role will partner closely with VAS executive leadership, Product, Technology, and Operations to shape capital allocation strategy, evaluate investments, and deliver rigorous financial insights that support enterprise‑level decision making and long-term value creation. The position requires strong influence and stakeholder management skills, operating across a highly matrixed environment. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in strategic finance, investment analysis, and business partnering, with a proven ability to translate complex financial and operational data into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leadership.

Requirements

12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 10 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters/MBA /JD/MD), or a minimum of 5 years of work experience with a PhD

Nice To Haves

15 or more years of experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or 12 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, or MD), PhD with 9+ years of experience
Demonstrated success operating in a well-disciplined, highly matrixed organization, with a strong track record of influencing senior stakeholders without direct authority
Deep expertise in strategic finance, including capital allocation, investment evaluation and prioritization, ROI analysis, and business case development in a complex, multi-product environment
Extensive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (or similar), with a strong understanding of financial accounting, management reporting, and performance management frameworks
Proven ability to translate complex financial and operational data into clear, compelling insights and recommendations for executive and C‑suite audiences
Highly analytical, with advanced experience leveraging financial and operating systems to drive scalable insights, governance, and decision support
Strategic, proactive thinker with strong project management skills and the ability to lead multiple workstreams in parallel across ambiguous problem spaces
Exceptional problem‑solving skills and sound judgment, with the ability to make high‑quality decisions with limited guidance in fast‑paced, evolving environments
Strong executive presence with excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver concise, executive-ready materials and presentations
Collaborative, team-oriented, and diplomatic leadership style, with a demonstrated ability to partner effectively across Finance, Product, Technology, and Operations
Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy, quality, and control, particularly in investment governance and executive-level reporting
Experience with product economics, pricing, or portfolio profitability analysis within a technology, payments, or platform-based business
High energy, intellectual curiosity, and resilience, with a strong stakeholder‑focused mindset

Responsibilities

Strategic Advice and Executive Partnerships: Serve as a trusted strategic finance partner to VAS leadership, providing rigorous financial insights to inform long‑term strategy and enterprise‑level decision making
Develop and maintain a deep understanding of VAS strategies, priorities, and performance drivers across products, regions, and functions
Deliver forward‑looking analysis and strategic perspectives that connect financial outcomes to business objectives
Align financial frameworks, analyses, and priorities to broader VAS and Visa‑wide initiatives
Lead performance diagnostics, including budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting, with a focus on insight generation rather than reporting output
Build strong, credibility‑based relationships across Finance, Product, Technology, and Operations to enable effective cross‑functional partnership
Financial Planning, Investment & Performance Management: Lead preparation and coordination of the annual operating plan, forecasts, and outlooks, driving disciplined analysis across a globally matrixed organization
Evaluate business performance, investment outcomes, and resource allocation decisions, including post‑investment performance tracking, synthesizing key findings for senior leadership audiences
Provide timely, accurate, and decision-relevant financial information to enable effective management action
Identify key business and financial drivers, assess risks and opportunities, and recommend actions to improve performance and return on investment
Establish and continuously improve efficient, scalable processes for monthly and quarterly performance reporting and executive reviews
Strategic Initiatives & Project Leadership: Lead high‑impact, cross‑functional initiatives related to capital allocation, investment governance, product profitability, and strategic priorities
Provide decision support to senior finance and business leaders on investment proposals, business cases, and strategic initiatives
Drive thought leadership on finance processes, frameworks, and analytical standards to improve efficiency, consistency, and decision quality
Partner with Financial Systems and analytics teams to enhance, automate, and scale resource, investment, and cost‑based analysis capabilities
Business Engagement & Decision Enablement: Embed finance into the business by actively engaging with Product, Technology, and Operations teams to understand evolving strategies and operating models
Deliver tailored, executive‑ready analysis, presentations, and dialogue aligned to the needs of different stakeholders
Provide timely, meaningful perspectives on business performance, investment trade‑offs, and resource allocation decisions
Facilitate informed discussions around budgets, spend, and investment prioritization to reinforce ROI discipline
Develop and maintain a robust set of financial tools, frameworks, and insights to support management decision making
Talent Development & Finance Leadership: Act as a mentor, coach, and thought partner to finance colleagues across the VAS Central Finance team, supporting professional development and analytical rigor
Influence and collaborate with finance partners across the organization to promote best practices, consistency, and high standards of financial analysis
Contribute to the development of a strong finance community by sharing expertise, frameworks, and insights across teams