Job DescriptionSenior Director, BioCatch FP&A
Position SummaryThe Senior Director, BioCatch FP&A serves as the strategic finance leader for the BioCatch business, partnering closely with BioCatch and Visa leadership to drive financial planning, forecasting, performance management, and long-term value creation. This role will be instrumental in supporting BioCatchs continued growth while leading the FP&A integration of BioCatch into Visa's planning, reporting, forecasting, and financial management processes.
The ideal candidate brings a strong combination of FP&A leadership, strategic finance expertise, operational rigor, and acquired entity integration experience. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to executives, drive actionable business insights, and ensure a seamless transition to a scalable finance operating model within Visa.
Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Finance Leadership- Serve as the primary finance business partner to BioCatch executive leadership.
- Provide financial leadership and strategic guidance on growth initiatives, product investments, pricing strategies, customer opportunities, and operational improvements.
- Support business decision-making through rigorous financial analysis, scenario planning, and executive recommendations.
- Partner with senior leaders to translate strategic objectives into measurable financial outcomes.
FP&A Integration Leadership- Lead the FP&A integration of BioCatch into Visa post-close, ensuring alignment with enterprise planning, forecasting, reporting, and governance processes.
- Develop and execute the FP&A integration roadmap, including operating plan alignment, forecasting methodologies, KPI standardization, and management reporting.
- Partner closely with Corporate Finance, Accounting, People, Strategy, and other cross-functional teams to harmonize financial processes, systems, and reporting structures.
- Establish scalable financial management practices while preserving key business insights and operational capabilities that support BioCatchs continued growth.
- Drive integration-related analyses, synergy tracking, resource planning, and executive communications.
- Identify opportunities to improve reporting, forecasting accuracy, automation, and analytics during the integration process.
Financial Planning & Forecasting- Lead annual operating plans, long-range strategic plans, quarterly forecasts, and monthly outlook processes.
- Own forecasting and analysis for revenue, operating expenses, headcount, investments, and profitability.
- Develop robust models to assess business performance and support investment decisions.
- Identify financial risks and opportunities and recommend mitigation strategies.
Business Performance Management- Lead monthly and quarterly business reviews with BioCatch and Visa leadership teams.
- Monitor revenue growth, customer trends, retention, profitability, spending, and operational performance.
- Develop executive dashboards and KPIs to measure financial and operational success.
- Generate actionable insights that improve business outcomes and accelerate growth.
Investment & Growth Analysis- Evaluate product investments, strategic initiatives, partnerships, and expansion opportunities.
- Support post-acquisition value creation initiatives through financial analysis and performance tracking.
- Assess ROI, payback periods, and strategic benefits of investment decisions.
- Provide thought leadership on resource allocation and capital deployment.
Executive Communication & Reporting- Prepare executive-level financial presentations, business reviews, board updates, and strategic recommendations.
- Communicate complex financial and operational concepts in a clear, concise, and actionable manner.
- Support leadership decision-making through data-driven insights and financial storytelling.
Team Leadership- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing FP&A team.
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, business partnership, and analytical excellence.
- Coach and mentor team members to strengthen strategic finance and business partnering capabilities.
- Drive talent development, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness.
QualificationsBasic Qualifications
- 12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelors 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 work experience with a PhD.
- Experience in financial analysis, planning, and control within a large, complex organization.
- Experience in preparing and presenting financial recommendations to senior leadership.
- Experience in collaborating with cross-functional and global teams.
- Experience in developing and implementing financial concepts and strategies.
- Experience in technical analysis of financial data and trends.
- Experience in supporting acquisition activity and investment opportunities.
- Experience in managing operating forecasts and trended future requirements.
- Experience in utilizing digital tools and emerging technologies for financial analysis.
Preferred Qualifications
- 15 or more years of experience with a Bachelors Degree or 12 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, or MD), PhD with 9+ years of experience.
- Experience in a public company environment.
- Experience in collaborating in a multifunctional and global organization.
- Experience in leading financial planning and analysis activities for executive management.
- Experience in providing broad decision support analytics for business leaders.
- Experience in influencing outcomes through strong executive communication.
- Experience supporting SaaS, software, cybersecurity, fraud, risk, identity, AI, or technology-driven businesses.
- Experience leading finance integration activities associated with acquisitions or large-scale business transformations.
- Experience operating within a global, matrixed organization.
- Familiarity with subscription revenue models, ARR metrics, customer retention analytics, and growth-stage business economics.
Information for US ApplicantsFor roles located in the US, the estimated salary range for this position is $203,800.00 to $ 326,100.00 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.
