VP, Finance Business Partner - Technology

Our Purpose

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.

Title and Summary

VP, Finance Business Partner - Technology

Overview:

We are seeking a highly analytical and strategic Finance Business Partner to join our Technology Finance team. This role will focus on business case development, financial modeling, and scenario planning to drive data-driven decision-making across Mastercard Technology. The ideal candidate will be assertive, creative, and inquisitive - someone who asks the right questions, dives deep into the details, and is eager to learn about the technology landscape.
This position goes beyond traditional finance; we are looking for someone who not only understands the numbers but also takes the time to understand the technology behind them. The ideal candidate brings strong financial acumen along with the ability to navigate complex situations, read the room, and tailor their approach to move decisions forward quickly and effectively. They will serve as a trusted advisor to both Finance and Technology stakeholders—translating technical drivers into business impacts and ensuring alignment at speed.
They should have a strong desire to challenge the status quo, continuously seek process improvements, and leverage technology to automate and streamline financial modeling and business case development.


Role:
• Partner with Technology and Finance leadership to develop robust business cases that drive investment decisions.
• Actively engage with engineering and product teams to understand how technology initiatives align with strategic goals and translate into financial outcomes.
• Bring strategic judgment and situational awareness to conversations, knowing when to push, when to align, and how to frame the discussion to move quickly toward outcomes.
• Independently run business case steering committees (steercos) to obtain sign-off and alignment from key stakeholders.
• Design, build, and refine financial models that are not only comprehensive but also easy to update and maintain over time.
• Establish a structured monthly review process to ensure financial models remain current, relevant, and actionable.
• Incorporate line-item data into financial models, enabling precise analysis and detailed scenario planning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather necessary inputs, validate assumptions, and ensure accuracy.
• Develop a repeatable, well-structured process for business case creation and maintenance, ensuring efficiency and clarity.
• Challenge assumptions and provide insights that lead to better strategic and financial decisions.
• Stay current on technology trends and developments to improve the quality and relevance of financial analysis.
• Consistently challenge the status quo and identify opportunities to enhance processes through automation and technology-driven solutions.
• Support forecasting and budgeting activities, ensuring alignment with Mastercard’s financial goals.


All About You:
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CFA preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in financial planning & analysis (FP&A), business case development, or strategic finance.
• Strong understanding of financial modeling, valuation techniques, and scenario analysis.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with Technology teams; must show an interest in understanding technical architectures, product lifecycles, or development processes.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence, navigate ambiguity, and tailor communications to drive timely alignment and decisions.
• Ability to break down complex financial and technical data into actionable insights and recommendations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills—must be able to challenge assumptions and influence decisions effectively.
• Proficiency in Excel, financial modeling tools, and data visualization platforms.
• High attention to detail with a proactive mindset to improve processes and drive efficiencies.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt style and approach based on audience, urgency, and business context to accelerate decision-making.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities with agility.

Mastercard is a merit-based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.

Corporate Security Responsibility

All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:

• Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices;

• Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;

• Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and

• Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.

In line with Mastercard’s total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. The base salary offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include: insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance); flexible spending account and health savings account; paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave); 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time, 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire; 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays; 401k with a best-in-class company match; deferred compensation for eligible roles; fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities; eligibility for tuition reimbursement; and many more.

Pay Ranges

Purchase, New York: $195,000 - $302,000 USD

O'Fallon, Missouri: $170,000 - $263,000 USD