Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

PayPal

Senior finance manager leading Consumer KPI planning, forecasting, and reporting at PayPal. Delivering executive insights on growth, expenses, risks, and strategy across a global payments network.

Posted 9/4/2026full-timeSan Jose • California, Illinois, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $143,500 - $212,850 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial planning, analysis, and reporting, with a strong focus on KPIs and strategic insights. Proficient in advanced Excel modeling, SQL, and BI tools to drive data-driven decision-making and influence senior leadership.

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Financial Planning and ReportingAdvanced Excel ProficiencySQL ProficiencyBusiness Intelligence ToolsRevenue Recognition Understanding

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisKPI TrackingVariance AnalysisStatistical ForecastingFinancial Statement Analysis

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingExceptional CommunicationPartnership BuildingManaging Competing Priorities

Tools & Technologies

ExcelSQLLookerTableauPower BIEssbaseSAPOracle

Industry Keywords

GAAP RegulationsConsumer Business StrategyMonthly Active AccountsTransactions Per ActiveAverage Revenue Per Active

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracleSQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development, forecasting, tracking, and analysis of KPIs driving PayPal’s Consumer business strategy
Own financial planning and reporting for Monthly Active Accounts, Transactions Per Active, Average Revenue Per Active, and Gross New Actives
Partner with Product, Commercial, Marketing, Analytics, Finance, and globally located cross-functional teams
Build and retain a strong and effective team
Oversee month-end close, reporting, forecasting, variance analysis, and operating expense and Contra reporting
Drive continuous process improvements within the team and business
Provide timely analysis and recommendations to leadership groups
Ensure adherence to corporate policies and GAAP regulations
Partner with leadership on project risk awareness
Develop insights that provide finance senior leadership visibility into risk areas
Identify opportunities for improvement with finance and technology partners
Prepare and present results and forecasts to senior leaders
Track and re-trend results against forecasts and budgets

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years relevant experience
A Bachelor’s degree OR any equivalent combination of education and experience
Expert proficiency in Excel, including advanced modeling, pivot tables, and Power Query
Proficiency in SQL
Proficiency in BI tools such as Looker, Tableau, and Power BI
Strong understanding of revenue recognition, unit economics, statistical forecasting, and financial statement analysis
Strategic thinking and business acumen with ability to connect metrics to strategy and influence senior leadership
Exceptional communication skills and experience presenting complex financial analyses to senior-level executives
Proven success managing competing priorities and building partnerships in matrixed organizations
Experience with enterprise planning systems such as Essbase and SAP is a plus
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP and Oracle is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable
Balanced hybrid work model: 3 days in the office and 2 days at the PayPal office or home workspace
Generous paid time off
Healthcare coverage for you and your family
Resources to create financial security
Mental health support
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities