Business Consultant, Finance Transformation

The Finance Velocity Office (FVO) was created to accelerate Visa’s journey toward a world‑class finance function. The team drives finance transformation by improving operating models, modernizing processes, enabling better decision‑making, and delivering measurable impact across the enterprise.

As a Business Consultant, Finance Transformation, you will support strategy execution and transformation initiatives across Finance. This role requires a strong generalist consulting toolkit, analytical rigor, and experience supporting finance‑related initiatives, operating model changes, and enterprise programs.

You will partner closely with Finance leaders, program managers, and cross‑functional teams to perform analysis, manage workstreams, develop executive‑ready deliverables, and support the implementation of finance transformation initiatives. The role offers exposure to enterprise‑level transformation work and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to high‑visibility initiatives.

This position reports into the Finance Velocity Office and works closely with Strategy, Finance Planning Analytics, and Finance Transformation leaders.

Essential Functions:

Strategy & Problem Solving:

• Support the development and execution of Finance Transformation initiatives through structured analysis and research.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to inform decision‑making on finance strategy, operating model, and process improvements.
• Identify risks, issues, and opportunities, and contribute to solution development in partnership with senior team members and stakeholders.
• Support development of near‑ and long‑term views aligned to finance and enterprise strategy.

Finance & Process Transformation:

• Support end‑to‑end finance process assessments, including documentation, process mapping, and gap analysis.
• Contribute to operating model transformation efforts, including role clarity, handoffs, and standardization across Finance.
• Assist with development of transformation artifacts such as playbooks, SLAs, roadmaps, and operating principles.

Project & Program Management:

• Manage defined workstreams or project components within larger transformation programs.
• Track milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and risks against established timelines.
• Support development of KPIs, dashboards, and progress reporting for leadership forums.
• Prepare materials for steering committees, leadership reviews, and working sessions.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communications:

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders across Finance and partner functions.
• Support change management activities, including communications, training materials, and adoption tracking.
• Develop clear, compelling presentations and written materials tailored to a range of audiences, including Finance leadership.
• Serve as a point of coordination for assigned initiatives and workstreams.

Implementation Support:

• Support translation of strategy into execution through structured plans, deliverables, and governance.
• Assist with business case development, benefits tracking, and performance measurement.
• Enable leaders with timely, accurate insights to support operational and strategic decision‑making.

What You’ll Gain:

• Exposure to Visa’s most strategic Finance transformation initiatives
• Opportunity to partner directly with Finance and Corporate leaders
• Experience across strategy, process redesign, technology enablement, and change management
• Ability to shape the future operating model of a global Finance organization
• Growth opportunities within a high‑visibility team driving enterprise‑wide impact

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelors Degree or at least 2 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6 or more years of work experience with a Bachelors Degree or 4 or more years of relevant experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or up to 3 years of relevant experience with a PhD
• 2–3 years of experience in management consulting (required) with exposure to strategy, transformation, or operating model work
• Experience in Finance, corporate strategy, or financial analysis strongly preferred
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and financial modeling skills
• Ability to perform business process mapping and evaluate end to end operational processes
• Strong project management toolkit, comfortable managing complex workstreams and producing high quality deliverables
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to distill complex topics into executive ready materials
• Demonstrated ability to work across global, matrixed organizations and influence without direct authority
• High attention to detail, proactive mindset, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative, solutions oriented approach
• High personal accountability and commitment to ethical standards

Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements: This 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 Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for this position is 134,600.00 to 215,300.00 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.