Sr Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

PayPal, Inc.; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading payment solutions provider in the UK is seeking an experienced finance professional to work closely with business leaders on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in financial planning & analytics and is adept at translating complex data into actionable strategies. This full-time role offers a balanced hybrid work model, promoting collaboration and inclusivity within the team.

Benefits

Employee stock options

Health and life insurance

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Experience supporting regional or country-level business leaders.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and forecasting processes.
• Produce executive-level presentations.
• Consult with finance leads on key issues.

Skills

Financial planning & analytics

Data mining

Business acumen

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Alteryx

Job description

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Overview

PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. We operate a global, two-sided network that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We provide proprietary payment solutions and end-to-end payments capabilities to enable merchants to transact, settle, and manage risk in online and in-person environments. We offer a balanced hybrid work model with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote. Our core values are Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness.

Job Description Summary

This role collaborates closely with the UK business leaders and global finance teams on forecasting, budgeting, month-end closing, financial/deal modeling, performance measurement, reporting and analysis.

Essential Responsibilities

• Support planning and forecasting processes
• Review business performance on regular cadences (weekly, monthly, quarterly). Collaborate with stakeholders to gather inputs and summarize insights
• Produce executive-level presentations
• Work closely with the finance and technical teams to drive process and system improvements
• Facilitate discussions with various stakeholders, manage expectations, and collaborate cross-functionally
• Consult with finance leads to review and discuss key issues, risks, and dependencies for assigned initiatives
• Document and escalate potential risks/issues, assist in developing mitigation strategies, and support their implementation

Expected Qualifications

• 3+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Responsibilities And Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience in financial planning & analytics, business finance, or a similar analytical function
• Experience supporting regional or country-level business leaders, ideally within the financial services, fintech, or payments industry
• Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights
• Business acumen with ability to connect financial outcomes to strategic objectives
• Experience with data mining, visualization, and analytical tools (e.g., SQL, Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx)
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities, driving accountability, and influencing decisions across diverse stakeholder groups
• Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset with a high degree of ownership

Important Notices

PayPal does not charge candidates any fees for courses, applications, resume reviews, interviews, background checks, or onboarding. Any such request is a red flag and likely part of a scam. To learn more about how to identify and avoid recruitment fraud please visit https://careers.pypl.com/contact-us.

For the majority of employees, PayPal\'s balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office and 2 days at your choice of office or home.

Benefits and Culture

Our Benefits: We offer benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life, including a flexible work environment, employee stock options, health and life insurance, and more. Learn more at https://www.paypalbenefits.com

Who We Are: To learn more about our culture and community visit https://about.pypl.com/who-we-are/default.aspx

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons and will provide accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].

Belonging at PayPal: We foster an environment where every employee feels included and valued. We are committed to cultivating inclusivity and belonging at PayPal.

Req ID: R0132036

Job Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance and Sales
• Industries: Software Development, Financial Services, and Technology, Information and Internet

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