Senior Director, Strategic Finance & Business Partnership, Acceptance Solutions

About UsVisa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale — tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world.Join Visa and do work that matters – to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you.Job DescriptionVisa is seeking a proactive and strategic finance leader to join the Acceptance Solutions Finance team. As a senior finance leader supporting one of Visa's fastest-growing businesses, the Senior Director will partner closely with executives and cross-functional teams to provide the insights, analytics, and strategic guidance needed to drive sound business decisions.The ideal candidate brings experience in strategic finance, consulting, investment banking, or a related field. They should be adept at solving complex problems, navigating ambiguity, and translating complex data into actionable insights that influence leadership decisions. Strong financial modeling, business partnership, strategic planning, resource allocation, and investment evaluation experience is preferred.Finance Leadership & Business PartnershipServe as the finance leader supporting Acceptance Solutions businesses.Partner closely with Product, Technology, Commercial, Operations, and regional leadership teams to drive growth, profitability, and strategic decision-making.Build strong relationships and influence outcomes across a complex, matrixed organization.Business Performance & Financial InsightsDeliver actionable insights on revenue growth, payment volume, margins, transaction economics, pricing, and operating leverage.Partner with business leaders to evaluate performance drivers, assess risks and opportunities, and identify actions to improve results.Establish a clear connection between operational metrics and financial outcomes to improve visibility and decision-making across the organization.Data, Analytics & Finance TransformationPartner around efforts to build scalable data foundations, dashboards, reporting, and analytics that connect operational performance to financial results.Drive simplification, automation, and AI-enabled improvements across finance processes and decision-support capabilities.Translate complex and often unstructured data into clear insights, actionable recommendations, and executive-level narratives.Drive operational excellence across key end-to-end business processes, partnering with Sales, Sales Operations, Pricing, Billing, Collections, and Finance teams to improve efficiency, scalability, controls, and business outcomes.Leadership & Team DevelopmentFoster a culture of accountability, business partnership, analytical rigor, and continuous improvement.Coach and develop future finance leaders while driving strong execution and organizational impact.This role is a People Manager Hybrid role to be located in our San Francisco office location. Visa requires at least 3 days in office, expectations of these days will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.QualificationsBasic Qualifications: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 workStrategic finance, consulting, investment banking background.Exceptional problem-solving and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity, synthesize complex information, and provide clear recommendations that influence leadership decision-making.Strong financial modeling, analytical, and business partnership capabilities, including experience evaluating investments, growth opportunities, resource allocation decisions, and business performance.Experience building data-driven reporting, analytics, and decision-support capabilities.Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive results across a highly matrixed organization.Strong executive communication and presentation skills.Preferred Qualifications: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 10+ years of experience in finance, FP&A, strategic finance, consulting, investment banking, or related fields.Information for US ApplicantsFor roles located in the US, the estimated salary range for this position is $210,900.00 to $ 369,000.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity.Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.Work HoursVaries upon the needs of the department.Travel RequirementsThis position requires travel 5-10% of the time.Mental/Physical RequirementsThis position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.Visa is an EEO EmployerQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protect veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the EEOC guidelines and applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.SummaryLocation: US - San Francisco, CAType: Full time