Sr Financial Analyst - Marketing Finance

The Company PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers. We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards. Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade. Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day. We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do – and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities. Job Summary: We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join PayPal’s Marketing Finance team in a high-visibility role supporting key business and investment decisions. In this role, you will support forecasting, budgeting, month-end close, financial modeling, performance measurement, reporting, and analysis. You will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to evaluate performance, develop forecasts, identify key insights, and translate them into clear recommendations for senior leadership. You will also support transformation initiatives focused on improving processes, enhancing reporting tools, and driving greater efficiency and automation across the organization. Job Description: 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 Minimum Qualifications: • 3+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications : • Experience in fintech, payments, or a related industry. • Familiarity with generative AI tools, LLM fundamentals, prompt engineering, and AI-enabled analytics or financial modeling. • MBA or master’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or another quantitative field. • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment. • Experience with financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting processes. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial or technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for non-financial audiences. Subsidiary: PayPal Travel Percent: 5 - The base pay for this role will depend on where you work and the relevant experience and expertise you bring. The expected range of pay for this role by location is: Primary Location | Pay Range: Austin, Texas: ($89,000.00 - $127,600.00 Annually) Additional Location(s) | Pay Range: No other locations are assigned to this requisition currently. Additional compensation for this role may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable. PayPal does not charge candidates any fees for courses, applications, resume reviews, interviews, background checks, or onboarding. When making an application directly, we will never ask you to share passwords, one-time passcodes (OTP), or verification codes. Any such request is a red flag and likely part of a scam. All communication regarding your application will come from official PayPal email domains. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately. 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 for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations. Our Benefits: At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global eco