Lead, Finance Operations at Mastercard Foundation

WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE

Partnering with the Executive Director, Program Finance

• Prioritize and coordinate high-impact initiatives and projects.
• Manage internal/external requests and ensure alignment with strategic priorities.
• Support cross-functional communication, meeting agendas, and team convenings.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable workplans, identifying resourcing needs.
• Lead governance, planning, and coordination of Program Finance activities.
• Provide analytical support and administrative oversight for key transformation efforts.

Finance Operations

• Collaborate with Program Operations & Planning on transformation initiatives.
• Lead the development and implementation of finance systems and processes.
• Ensure strong risk management, compliance, and internal controls.
• Partner on business cases and strategic financial analyses to support initiatives.
• Drive operational alignment across Finance and other operational teams.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and team capability-building.

Performance Management and Reporting

• Lead the planning and performance monitoring process across Program Finance.
• Integrate historical and forward-looking data to support decision-making.
• Drive strategic KPI tracking, financial performance reviews, and Board reporting.
• Support financial forecasting and variance analysis with a strategic lens.
• Provide insights and recommendations to optimize resource allocation.

WHO YOU ARE

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Professional accounting designation (CPA, ACCA, etc.) and membership in a relevant professional body
• Minimum 15 years of experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership or management role.
• Proven experience in financial leadership within large or global organizations.
• Expertise in managing transformation initiatives and cross-functional projects.
• Strong project management capabilities (e.g., Six Sigma Green/Black Belt is an asset).
• Knowledge of financial planning, reporting, and risk management frameworks.
•  Experience in leading diverse, multi-disciplinary teams across geographies and sectors.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• High degree of professional maturity, cultural sensitivity, and integrity.
• Demonstrated commitment to the Foundation’s vision, values, and purpose.